The Detroit Motor Show got us thinking; motorists in the USA are known to get an better deal than those in the UK when it comes to fuel costs, but what about when buying new cars?
We've picked a selection of 10 cars available in similar specification in both UK and USA markets, and compared their pre-tax prices on both shores.
As tax varies state-by-state in the USA we've subtracted 20% VAT from the prices in the UK and waived any tax on the UK prices in order to give you an accurate picture of what both groups of motorists pay.
VW Golf
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Car: VW Golf Spec/options: 3dr TDI 140bhp DSG USA = $24,135 = £15,512 Price difference: £1,044 more expensive than USA |
BMW 3-Series coupe
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Car: BMW 3-Series coupe Spec/options: 335i SE coupe/335iS USA = $44,900 = £28,820 Price difference: £2,300 more expensive than USA |
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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
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Car: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Spec/options: No options USA = $183,000 = £117,836 Price difference: £15,564 more expensive than USA |
Toyota Prius
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Car: Toyota Prius Spec/options: T spirit/Prius V spec USA = $28,070 = £18,084 Price difference: £1,122 more expensive than USA |
Chrysler 300C
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Car: Chrysler 300C Spec/options: SRT-8 USA = $47,315 = £30,362 Price difference: £5,154 more expensive than USA |
Jeep Wrangler
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Car: Jeep Wrangler Spec/options: Sport 4x4 2.4-litre petrol Price: USA = $18,395 = £11,839 Price difference: £1,757 more expensive than USA |
Land Rover Range Rover
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Car: Land Rover Range Rover Spec/options: Sport supercharged HSE Price: USA = $75,895 = £48,791 Price difference: £5,069 more expensive than USA |
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Mini Cooper
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Car: Mini Cooper Spec/options: No options Price: USA = $20,100 = £12,929 Price difference: £1,105 cheaper than USA |
Jaguar XF
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Car: Jaguar XF Spec/options: 5.0-litre V8 Premium Price: USA = $60,800 = £39,200 Price difference: £2,086 cheaper than USA |
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Audi S5 coupe
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Car: Audi S5 coupe Spec/options: Premium plus Price: USA = $56,800 = £36,631 Price difference: £1,199 cheaper than USA |
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