The price has changed though if you're including the cost of the longevity. Also comparing low end fridge to what was high end or standard at the time I don't

The price has changed though if you're including the cost of the longevity. Also comparing low end fridge to what was high end or standard at the time I don't think is a fair comparison. Granted price wise its the 'same' but if modern stuff lasts half to a 1/3 as long then the new appliances are far more expansive.