2008 SRT8 The Price Is Right ?

While I understand the increase in price of a car as it relates to yearly income percentage there are some other factors too. I think the R and D of a new car HAS to be a much higher percentage of the initial cost than it was in the late 60s and 70s. Airbags, crash testing, mileage, reliability, creature comforts, environmental impact and more really add up!