The information below was posted on clubsmartcar on 8/14. With the current exchange rate at 1.2, the equivalent value in US Dollars would be $22,826. Also interesting that this price is for the black frame. Silver frames are supposed to have an upcharge. Not sure how important this information is since Penske may be getting a better deal than the Canadian dealers get... or not? Anyway, its an interesting number since all news reports have pointed to a $17,000 starting point. Maybe this provides the expected range above the starting point? Just a guess.
Ron Gaus, aSmartCar.com
"$27,391.35
just rec'd my brochure for the cash and cars for cancer lottery, they list as one of the cars a 2008 smart passion cabrio, in red w/black tridion, approx $27,400. (the value if you take the cash instead). car supplied by smart centre, thornhill"