according to the ATV show on the outdoor channel the Outlanders have all the cheapest production stuff made so why are they so expensive? the struts are supposed to be the cheapest to make ( only one A-arm ) and in the back is only one trailing arm ( instead of two A-arms). The frame has to be half the cost of a regular frame cause it is only in the middle not a box design like the other ATV's.

I just think they would dominate the market if they were to make less profit on them to sell more units.

or maybe they're scaredthat if they priced them "right" the market demand would be to much for them to produce.

and how do they justify the difference in price on the 330 and the 400 it should be identical in production cost ?

just my opinion?

 

There is a LOT of new tech on this quad. That requires R&D, which costs money. The fact that it out performs all other 400s (in it's class) and competes head to head with 500s for hundreds less than they cost is rather impressive.

 

I recently got a price on a 400 of $6000 otd from a local dealer here in my small home town. Has anyone else priced one?

 

My dealer told me 5900 out the door!

 

The pricing on the outlander will be better through your larger Bombardier dealers. There is better pricing given to those dealers that move more product. I was able to get one last month for $5400..... a week later I bought the 2nd one.

Try giving Bombardier a call to see if they can direct you to a HIGH VOLUME reseller.

Also, the technology that has been put into this unit does cost money to produce and develop. I have been in the electronics industry for 13 years and we run into this all the time. When devoloping a "new" technology product, you may have serious R&D expenses to make up from the last 20 months of development.

What the product delivers is perceived to be competitive or superior within the class that it is now a part of. It is conceivable and understandable that regardless of the cost of the bill of materials to product this unit, the market supports the current pricing and maybe even more than is being asked for today.... so from their perspective... why not? Market often drives the pricing that we as consumers see on the products. We as a buying population can accept paying more for the additional cc's on the 400... so that's why it is there, regardless of the potentially identical cost to produce each model.

Bombardier stock has also suffered from their aero division that is involved in the manufacturing of commuter aircraft. A good product that can produce margin to combat the struggling numbers within this other division is viewed as being a positive during a very difficult economic time for this corportation. Bottom line: darn good product at a reasonable price. Congrats Bombardier!

Take care all,
Kaz

 

I think if you look AT the outlander you will see a lot went into them, they come with very good boot protecters all around, better than anyone elses, they have a lot of extras like compartments, guages, brakes. As for the 330 & 400, yes they are the same but who'd buy the 330 if it was the same as the larger bikes. That motor size price rational carries all thru the industry; for instance the Sportsman 400 & 500 same bike diff $, Honda 350 & 450, Kawy 300 & 400.

 

Local dealer has sticker at $5599 includes everything except tax. They are a very small volume dealer.

 

just a random website i found jacosmarine.com has them listed for 5600 but didnt see the 330 listed to compare the prices.

 

Hi all, just picked up an outlander here in Alberta Canada for $7850.00 CDN. (monopoly money).I just finished taking it out for a good run through frozen river basins and deep trails and this thing just spanked the 450 honda I was riding with.I am really impressed with it,cant wait what it will do when it is broken in.Take care all......Mountainman

 

I just picked up my Outlander 400 this week. Paid $5250 (included setup)+ tax + ($25 MN. reg & $25 doc fee). The dealer is west of Minneapolis. Other prices in the area ranged from $5399 - no setup to $5595+295 setup. All were + reg/fee. It seemed like the best bike for the money out there. Most dealers are just getting the Outlander 330 in and are about $500 to $700 less than what the dealer is charging for the 400.

The Suzuki Eiger 400, with a 3 yr service contract, was the same price and that was my 2nd choice (other than the Outlander 330). The Kawasaki Prairie 360 was nice and has a true 'Locker' front end, but gauges were extra and was a little more $. The Polaris Sportsman 400 has a great ride and was about the same price but seemed to have lower performance. I thought of waiting to check out Honda Rancher AT but all the dealers hinted that the price will be more than the Outlander 400, but couldn't say for sure.

If you are in the market for a Honda Rancher ES you better look hard at the Outlander 330 before you buy. It offers much more for the same price.

I also learned while shopping that trailer loads are not rated on what they ATV will pull but what they will stop. That's why most are rated for 1000-1300 lbs tow capacity. Most will pull much more - especially in low range. They may not stop heavier than rated loads as fast as you want to.