So many annoying headlines like this lately with CEOs whining about the current state of the market as if we should feel bad for them.

Schaefer isn’t whining. Did you even read the article? He said that internally to gain support for the savings program.

They’ve been sitting fat and happy despite knowing the market would be changing, for better or for worse.

I don’t actually know the profit margin or investments that VW did over the past 6 years (as if that would reflect current offerings anyways), but it sounds like you don’t know either.

You’re comparing 2019 expected pricing with the current, post-covid pricing. Carsized has it at 31.495€ in 2019.

By that Logic you also pay extra for the 911 badge (over a 718). And the 911 specific door. And the 911 specific mirror.

It’s standard, you don’t pay extra.