Why does the Fit cost much more in Canada

[fitinvancouver]

So, I'm curious why the Fit Sport costs $2500 more in Canada than the US. ( I looked at pricing for the Sport model without Navigation as that is not available in the Canadian market.)

Honda states the following on its website regarding reasons to buy from a Canadian Dealer. So, items number 7 and 8, is that true? Also, Item 10, I assume there is an extra cost in getting everything in English/French

Why Buy From a Canadian Honda Dealer?
The following are some of the benefits of buying or leasing a Canadian-specification Honda automobile or truck from a Canadian Honda dealer:
1 Financing and leasing options, not available for U.S.-specification Honda vehicles purchased in the U.S. for importation by Canadian residents
2 New or used vehicle Canadian warranty coverage, which does not cover new or used U.S.-specification vehicles purchased in the U.S. for importation into Canada
3 Available Honda Plus coverage for extended warranty, which is not available on new or used U.S.-specification Honda vehicles purchased in the U.S. for importation into Canada by Canadian residents
4 Availability of 24-hour Roadside Assistance on new Canadian-specification Honda cars and trucks
5 Timely availability of replacement parts for all Canadian-specification Honda cars and trucks; whereas replacement parts for U.S.-specification vehicles might not be available in Canada, possibly causing lengthy delays for servicing or repairs
6 New vehicle sales promotions and programs in Canada, including the Honda Grad program eligibility on select models
7 Canadian-specific climate-related parts, which may include such items as larger windshield washer fluid reservoirs, higher cold-cranking batteries, heated mirrors, heated rear seats, etc.
8 Canadian-specific safety items such as 8-kilometre bumpers and daytime running lights and security features such as an enhanced immobilization system to meet the new, stringent Canada-only immobilizer regulation (effective for all Canadian-market vehicles as of September 1, 2007). Some U.S. models may not be equipped with Canadian-specification immobilizer systems and are, therefore, not certified for sale in Canada; these vehicles are presently ineligible for importation under Canadian law.
9 Canadian-specification Honda vehicles that are equipped with a satellite navigation system incorporate fully French-Canadian voice guidance, mapping and controls.
10 Canadian-specification Honda vehicles are equipped with labeling that accommodates the metric system and bi-lingual labeling requirements.
11 Eligibility of government tax incentives, such as the federal ecoAuto rebate and provincial rebate programs for hybrid vehicles or other fuel-efficient vehicles.

[zukered]

Well, the Canadian Fit certainly doesn't have heated mirrors, or front seats, never mind rear seats!

There's truth in the points about warranty, and possibly replacement parts--Canadian Fits don't have the tire pressure sensors, for example.

#11 isn't valid for the 2009 model year, since the eco-rebate has been discontinued.

But are all these points worth a $2500 markup (and a $1300 delivery fee, versus $600 in the US)? Ummm, unlikely.

[vince]

every car is overpriced in canada vs usa

[fitinvancouver]

Actually, I was talking about the Sport Fit which does have heated mirrors. Eco Rebate may have been discontinued, but I still got the dealer rebate of $1000.00

You are right about the double delivery fee, I didn't even mention that part.

[Fitlurker]

Originally Posted by fitinvancouver

Actually, I was talking about the Sport Fit which does have heated mirrors. Eco Rebate may have been discontinued, but I still got the dealer rebate of $1000.00

You are right about the double delivery fee, I didn't even mention that part.

The $1000 is the eco rebate. It is the provincial rebate and not the federal rebate. I was looking into an '08 Yaris for that reason, saving $2000 on both the provincial and federal rebates on top of $1000 markdown by the dealer. Still decided against it. Just didn't like the location of the meters, smack in the middle. Was told Toyota tried to cut cost by using the same model for left and right handed driving.

[fittysense]

I'm from Vancouver and I think that it's crap... our winters aren't cold in comparison to Massachusetts and other NE States. What about them?!

[prelude_guy97]

I shake my head when I see how much the US pays for some of their new cars. However, I can somehow understand 2 big reasons for the price differences....higher taxes to do business here in Canada and the fact that the US population is 10 times that of Canada.