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>It's always cheaper to build two of the same thing than two different things. Not if the second variant is cheap enough and/or will be sold in enough volume t
by dsfyu404ed 7y ago
>It's always cheaper to build two of the same thing than two different things.
Not if the second variant is cheap enough and/or will be sold in enough volume to recoup the fixed costs (engineering, tooling, etc) and still turn a profit.
If that weren't the case you'd only be able to get cars in black.
Edit: Is my math wrong or is reality inconvenient today?
- bluGill 7y agoRecoup fixed costs is a requirement, but not cheaper to build. It can be more expensive so long as it recoups the costs. Cars often come with a choice of 4 vs 6 cylinder engine - it is cheaper to have just one, but some customers want the power from the more expensive 6, while others want either the cheaper or more fuel efficient 4 cylinder. Since enough of both variations are sold to pay for the costs they make both.