Official smart Pricing Now Online

[MicroNut]

smart has today added official pricing, specs and options to the smart website (www.smartusa.com).

Looks as though the Cabrio starts as $16,590 (not $16,950). The silver tridion is an extra cost option ($175), and is available on all three models (in Europe I don't think you can get the Pure with the silver tridion).

[lhoboy]

$400 bucks cheaper than they initially indicated. Any bets on whether the dealers will stick to the no-mark-up policy?

[MicroNut]

Originally Posted by lhoboy

Any bets on whether the dealers will stick to the no-mark-up policy?

Even if they don't add "dealer mark-up" there's more than one way of skinning a cat. Picture these items at the bottom of the sticker:

Window VIN etching $200
Crystal Clear paint protectant $150
Scotch Guard upholstery treatment $150
Puncture Proof tire sealant $300
Pinstriping $100

Not that they would, but they could....

[Lewis]

I like the Pure model- shame there will not be a power window option on it. Nice though they they let the Pure buyer order the panoramic roof. I was a bit surprised (but happy) that the steel wheels come without tire pressure monitors. I thought they were required on the 2008 models by federal regulations.

[SmartBob]

Originally Posted by lhoboy

$400 bucks cheaper than they initially indicated. Any bets on whether the dealers will stick to the no-mark-up policy?

I'm thinking the sole purpose in allowing us to reserve one is to keep dealers from gouging and scaring people away. I remember Hondas back in the late 80's and a Jersey dealer ....Martin Honda did what they called "Increased Market Value" which was just a shameful ripoff to the consumer marking up the vehicles $1000+ purely to line their pockets. I walked, of course. I ordered a "Pure" but will add the A/C and put in my own CD/MP3. I DO wish they had a true manual transmission which would give a better feel and increased mileage. Boyeeeeeeeee

[Lewis]

I agree about the manual transmission but if they don't have it in Europe where they are much more popular they sure will not offer it in US.

[SmartCard]

PROGRESS!! .....I like progress!

The $850 "comfort package" looks like a no brainer....power steering and heated seats alone would cost $670.

Now I just have to sit back and hope my local dealer to be sends out a private invite when the road show hits town at the end of the month.

[pokeyrider]

I think they should start releasing dealership locations before "official pricing".

Looks to me like they are getting the cart before the horse.

[Lewis]

I think they want the pricing settled so they can get an idea of what they need to build for us. Longer lead time there probably than setting up a corner desk with a few signs in a Mercedes dealership like Catena is doing here in NJ.

[MicroNut]

Originally Posted by Lewis

I was a bit surprised (but happy) that the steel wheels come without tire pressure monitors. I thought they were required on the 2008 models by federal regulations.

The page on smart USA's website for the pure does list the tire pressure monitors as standard equipment:

Wheels / tires
Steel wheels with front tires: 155/60 R15; rear tires 175/55 R15
Tire pressure control system