First off, you have allot better negotiating power in the U.S dealerships then you do in Canada, so I bet you could find it cheaper then that.

Second, your Canada price would be pre-tax so you would need to add another 13%, whereas the U.S price once all taxes and duties are paid would come to your Canada pre-tax amount, therefore saving the 13% tax rate!!!

Importing requires time and legwork, if you hire a shipping company and have them broker the vehicle, then yes...the price advantage begins to drop, but if you fly down and pickup the car yourself, drive it home and broker it yourself buying in the U.S is very worth while!!

 

^...but you're saying I can buy a NEW car from the US to import into Canada?

 

Depends on the make, but I believe Audi will let you import a new car. You need to look into that for your self, but remember...your Canadian dealer will of course tell you that it can't be done!!! Call Audi Canada and ask them.

 

^You're not sure? I assume that all posters here in this thread imported cars that were not new then?

 

Sounds like your a typical "tire kicker"....!!! There is enough info on importing a vehicle from the U.S, do a search and when you serious then I am sure people would be willing to give you info.

 

Do you know about the reverse process? (Importing a car into the US from Canada)

 

Don't really know the specifics, but my mother brought over her mini-van from Canada and registered it in Florida where she now lives. I can ask her what it cost if interested??

 

Well, it doesn't seem like one can import new from the US, or if it is possible then the cost difference is negligible. I'm asking for info while researching myself, but it doesn't seem to be cost-effective, or else everyone would be doing it. I'm looking for a new car, not even a slightly used one. Doesn't seem plausible.