No one does cross shopping for ICE and electric with sticker prices. They look at true cost of ownership. Once you factor in the gas costs and the fact that there’s less maintenance and mechanical parts required with electric cars, the electric car is usually more cost-effective.
Chris Harris compared the Golf R to the m340i. They were similarly good as a driver’s car. But only one of them gives you the practicality of a hatch back.
Why is this comment so popular on cars. Hatchbacks have similar cargo space as crossovers but the lower ride height is far more engaging to drive. This belief that crossovers are more premium is why Americans are stuck with boring fucking cars.
Audi TT has the same engine as a base-level Golf and it’s $55k. It’s in a weird position in the market for someone who wants something kind of sporty/fun and kind of luxurious/stylish.
You can’t just lump together all 10yr old sedans. Just because you had a 2013 Camry with worn out suspension that rode worse than your new CRV, it doesn’t mean a brand new E92 BMW 3 series handles worse than your CRV. Limits of grip is one small aspect of handling. Feedback, responsiveness, nimbleness, chassis dynamics are all part of the equation. Lower center of gravity is still a key factor in that. There’s only so much you can do to counter the laws of physics.