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> but it probably took four times longer to make,

I doubt it. Luxury goods don't proportionately more cost much more to produce than commodity goods.

Instead they often derive their value from perceptions and exclusivity. That is people perceive the object to be more value for their own reasons, or they are made more expensive as a proof point of exclusivity / conspicuous consumption

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conspicuous_consumption



Mercades cars do often have more features, but I also am skeptical of claims that they are of higher quality.


In my experience Mazdas have the best tech/features at various price levels, compared to the competition's offering of the same feature




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