Base Honda Fit only $800 more than base Yaris. Why is that? - Toyota Yaris Forums

matti · 03-19-2015, 01:07 PM

First, I know the Fit vs. Yaris topic has been discussed here quite a bit. I'm not asking about which one is better.

I'm simply curious why the base Fit (LX, 6sp manual) is only $800 more than the base Yaris (L, 5sp manual)? A lot of folks think the Fit has more features than the Yaris, as I understand. (Whether you/I care about those features is for another thread!) It seems that for that $800, you're getting more stuff. How does component costs, labor costs, etc. come in to play here?

nookandcrannycar · 03-19-2015, 01:16 PM

^^^^^ If anyone actually purchases a base '15 Fit (especially a manual transmission one) for the sticker price (or less), I'd be interested in hearing about that.

nookandcrannycar · 03-19-2015, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by matti

First, I know the Fit vs. Yaris topic has been discussed here quite a bit. I'm not asking about which one is better.

I'm simply curious why the base Fit (LX, 6sp manual) is only $800 more than the base Yaris (L, 5sp manual)? A lot of folks think the Fit has more features than the Yaris, as I understand. (Whether you/I care about those features is for another thread!) It seems that for that $800, you're getting more stuff. How does component costs, labor costs, etc. come in to play here?

Building a car in France for North America vs. building a car in Mexico for North America.

CrankyOldMan · 03-19-2015, 02:05 PM

Honda is also ruthless in their pursuit of cost reduction for components from suppliers. I can't speak for Toyota--we don't make any Toyota parts yet--but the Honda parts we make undergo significant scrutiny for every last mill (thousandth of a dollar) of savings before production approval.

I agree that there is likely significant cost savings associated with NAFTA vs. countries with organized labor.

caaront · 03-19-2015, 05:38 PM

I saw a Fit one day and would be hard pressed to drive one for free, would rather make payments on my Yaris than drive a Fit for free.

Very ugly styling to me.

WorkTL · 03-19-2015, 06:04 PM

I would drive the wheels off a free Fit. :)

nookandcrannycar · 03-19-2015, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by WorkTL

I would drive the wheels off a free Fit. :)

. Yeah, in the right color, I actually like the styling of the '15 Fit better than older ones. I have some caveats (currently) re the quality control of the '15, but getting one for free (even if the value counted as income and one had to pay tax on that) would make up for that concern

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*kimona* · 03-19-2015, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by nookandcrannycar

. Yeah, in the right color, I actually like the styling of the '15 Fit better than older ones. I have some caveats (currently) re the quality control of the '15, but getting one for free (even if the value counted as income and one had to pay tax on that) would make up for that concern

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I think the '15 Fit looks better, too. Quality issues aside, where do I sign up for a free one? I'll take any colour!

nookandcrannycar · 03-19-2015, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by kimona

where do I sign up for a free one? I'll take any colour!

KingForADay · 03-19-2015, 08:25 PM

I test drove a base '15 Fit last month and it has good power for this category. The standard backup camera is a nice touch too. But I paid nearly half for the '13 Yaris I bought a couple weeks ago, and having no car payment on a great car is worth way more to me than a feature here or there.

matti · 03-19-2015, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by nookandcrannycar

^^^^^ If anyone actually purchases a base '15 Fit (especially a manual transmission one) for the sticker price (or less), I'd be interested in hearing about that.

My local dealer is selling one for ~$150 under sticker from what I can tell.

Jcp123 · 03-20-2015, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by WorkTL

I would drive the wheels off a free Fit. :)

I'm driving the wheels off of a free Echo...a car I used to despise :D

bronsin · 03-21-2015, 12:42 PM

Give men a Free Fit and I will sell it for $$$$$ and keep driving my Yaris!

Reason: I want a two door model and Fit only comes with four (too small for me to get in and out) I don't believe there is any other small car sold with the two door option.

Also Im not believing that $800 difference thing.

(that may be wrong of me)

bronsin · 03-21-2015, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Jcp123

I'm driving the wheels off of a free Echo...a car I used to despise :D

Socrates said "Blessed Is The Man Who Is Persuaded"

My hat is off to you my friend!

Almost 90% of car reviews by outfits like Edmunds dismiss small cars with distain!

Like "You poor slob if all you afford to drive is one of these things!"

Hershey · 03-21-2015, 01:17 PM

We thought of purchasing a base '15 FIT w/ the C.V.T.. Won't be thanks to all the problems owners are posting .

Kalispel · 03-21-2015, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Hershey

We thought of purchasing a base '15 FIT w/ the C.V.T.. Won't be thanks to all the problems owners are posting .

Honda has a spotty history with automatic transmissions, and there is no way I would buy any Honda that wasn't manual. In fact, the 9 new Honda/Acura vehicles that I have purchased from 1980 to 2004 have all been 5-speed manual. My next vehicle (planning on a lower-mileage white 2009-2011 Yaris sedan in July/Aug this year) will be my first non-Honda/Acura vehicle, and possibly my first automatic transmission as well.

attrapereves · 03-21-2015, 02:46 PM

It may just be me, but the new Honda Fits look like a compact mini van.

See the similarities?

Kalispel · 03-21-2015, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by attrapereves

It may just be me, but the new Honda Fits look like a compact mini van.

See the similarities?

I agree that it does.

Also,that upper, side "character line" groove just look horrible on the latest Fit (someone was watching too many bad Transformers movies). Plus, Honda seems to be loving those ginormous gaping fog-light inlets on their front bumpers (see the latest Civic Coup front and upcoming ILX refresh front AND back bumpers for more examples of this). The Fit also now has those gaping pockets on both the front and the back side bumpers - and the way those rear taillights creep up the back window to the roof-line is just awful-looking. The latest Fit is easily one of the ugliest new cars now on the road.

03-19-2015, 01:07 PM	#1
matti Drives: 2017 Yaris L (5sp manual) Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: upper midwest Posts: 345	Base Honda Fit only $800 more than base Yaris. Why is that? First, I know the Fit vs. Yaris topic has been discussed here quite a bit. I'm not asking about which one is better. I'm simply curious why the base Fit (LX, 6sp manual) is only $800 more than the base Yaris (L, 5sp manual)? A lot of folks think the Fit has more features than the Yaris, as I understand. (Whether you/I care about those features is for another thread!) It seems that for that $800, you're getting more stuff. How does component costs, labor costs, etc. come in to play here?

03-21-2015, 12:42 PM	#13
bronsin Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nj Posts: 4,792	Give men a Free Fit and I will sell it for $$$$$ and keep driving my Yaris! Reason: I want a two door model and Fit only comes with four (too small for me to get in and out) I don't believe there is any other small car sold with the two door option. Also Im not believing that $800 difference thing. (that may be wrong of me) __________________ Synthetic Oil: Its All In Your Head

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