Are you OK with Scout vehicles starting under $60K?

[J Alynn]

wheelers, dealers and crooks! It will be nice to not have to deal with that anymore.

We had great luck for a long time with our local Acura dealership, a specific salesman and the sales manager. One retired, the other was moved to improve another brand dealership owned by same company. After that it went to crap and haven’t been loyal since. Though I did buy two Hondas from my cousin. Told him exactly what we wanted. They found exact models (other than tow pack on my wife’s but they installed post sale). Showed up, took cars-finance blew through paperwork and skipped the nonsense because of him but had he not been there I’d never use that dealer again seeing how other sales people were treating people.

 

[SrfnFly227]

I’m happy to see others have no issue with a $65k-$90K vehicle as that will help Scout succeed. For me and mine, $60k is a lot to consider spending on a vehicle.
I love cars and trucks of a very wide variety and always have, but the prices are fully unhinged in many cases. $60k out the door would be a hard pill to swallow, but we all know how math works and the final price will be much higher even if tax, title, license, destination, doc fee, etc. are the only items added to a base unit. So is it more like $67k+ base for most locations depending on the tax rate?
Due to this, we have very sadly all but ruled out the dream of replacing both of our family vehicles with a Scout. Maybe one day we can do it once there are some older units on the used market, but we have investments and retirement plans to pursue so we can’t have auto payments dragging those goals down.
We’ve been cutting back and making lifestyle changes to save more in the hopes we’ll be able to cash in a reservation or two, but even at the base price it’ll be a stretch to get one. If it’s $70k-$80k final price once you add an option or two, I don’t see us purchasing which breaks my heart. The initial dream may have to turn into the dream of finding a used unit someday. We want to own Scouts badly and our hopes and enthusiasm are extremely high, but we’re not willing to finance a huge amount in order to make it happen as we don’t want to sacrifice our other goals. It’s a work in progress and hopefully we’ll make it happen, but of course the pricing is our biggest hurdle.
I’m ecstatic that all signs point to Scout Motors putting out a quality product. I can’t wait to see what unfolds in the next two years!

I answered upthread that my max is $80-85k. Please don't take that as me having no issue with that price. I am 43 and have purchased 3 new vehicles in my life. I still own all 3. At 24, I bought a 2006 Wrangler. Then a 2016 Grand Cherokee that will be replaced hopefully by the Scout. Then a 2019 Pacifica that will be replaced 4-5 years after the Scout shows up. Even $60k would be over $10k more than I've ever spent on a vehicle.

I will only consider going that high because sadly there is nothing cheaper on the market that I am excited about. To put it in perspective, I just priced out my ideal Rivian R1S at $100,140. Apparently Jeep won't allow building a 2026 GC on the website, but a 2025 is $64,480. Of course I don't like it nearly as much as the Scout and I'd still have to maintain an engine and pay for gas. At least it would still tow my Wrangler though.

My wife and I will have owned our GC for 12 years by the time I expect my January 2025 Scout reservation to deliver and we have already started putting money away for the next purchase. Another 2.5 years of saving will help soften the blow.

 

[tomgillotti]

I’m happy to see others have no issue with a $65k-$90K vehicle as that will help Scout succeed. For me and mine, $60k is a lot to consider spending on a vehicle.
I love cars and trucks of a very wide variety and always have, but the prices are fully unhinged in many cases. $60k out the door would be a hard pill to swallow, but we all know how math works and the final price will be much higher even if tax, title, license, destination, doc fee, etc. are the only items added to a base unit. So is it more like $67k+ base for most locations depending on the tax rate?
Due to this, we have very sadly all but ruled out the dream of replacing both of our family vehicles with a Scout. Maybe one day we can do it once there are some older units on the used market, but we have investments and retirement plans to pursue so we can’t have auto payments dragging those goals down.
We’ve been cutting back and making lifestyle changes to save more in the hopes we’ll be able to cash in a reservation or two, but even at the base price it’ll be a stretch to get one. If it’s $70k-$80k final price once you add an option or two, I don’t see us purchasing which breaks my heart. The initial dream may have to turn into the dream of finding a used unit someday. We want to own Scouts badly and our hopes and enthusiasm are extremely high, but we’re not willing to finance a huge amount in order to make it happen as we don’t want to sacrifice our other goals. It’s a work in progress and hopefully we’ll make it happen, but of course the pricing is our biggest hurdle.
I’m ecstatic that all signs point to Scout Motors putting out a quality product. I can’t wait to see what unfolds in the next two years!

This is the most grounded post I’ve seen in a while. You hit on something critical that gets glossed over in these price debates: The Out-the-Door Reality.

A "$59,900" truck is, as you noted, easily a $68,000 transaction once you add destination charges (which are creeping towards $2,000 for large trucks), sales tax, and registration. That pushes the financial commitment into a completely different bracket.

I also think your point about "waiting for used" highlights a hidden danger in Scout’s current path. If they price out responsible families like yours, they shrink their new sales volume. Low new sales volume means scarcity in the used market later, which keeps used prices artificially high (just look at how expensive used Land Cruisers are because so few were sold new). The best thing for the future used market is a high-volume, affordable new market today.

I hope the team in South Carolina reads your post, because "Heartbroken but Financially Responsible" is a massive demographic. If they lose people like you, they aren't just losing a sale today; they are losing the foundation of their long-term community. Good on you for prioritizing your future over a shiny object.

 

[speedrye]

If you don't mind me asking..... What vehicle manufacturer only has 3 options when ordering?

Crap, four options, forgot the transmission choice as mentioned in other posts. In this case, it didn't really count since it was a captive import. Holden Commodore from down under, imported by Chevy for 4 years.

 

[robothero]

Just going to echo what most other here have said and say "what does that get you?"

I don't care if Scouts start at 10k. What matters to me is what does the Scout cost with the features/packages/accessories I want within my budget.

 

[cyure]

Just going to echo what most other here have said and say "what does that get you?"

I don't care if Scouts start at 10k. What matters to me is what does the Scout cost with the features/packages/accessories I want within my budget.

I’m really hoping at $60 I’m just adding glass roof, PBY, upgraded wheel and tires, I’m hoping the tire carrier and rails are included, if not I’ll add those and then pay to upgrade the interior materials. I want a nicely appointed Scout with an off road look. I don’t need actual off road capability.

 

[pwrofgrayskull]

I’m really hoping at $60 I’m just adding glass roof, PBY, upgraded wheel and tires, I’m hoping the tire carrier and rails are included, if not I’ll add those and then pay to upgrade the interior materials. I want a nicely appointed Scout with an off road look. I don’t need actual off road capability.

Does this mean you may not participate if someone organizes trail rides like they always do with all of the other off road capable brands?

 

[cyure]

Does this mean you may not participate if someone organizes trail rides like they always do with all of the other off road capable brands?

Oh I absolutely will be there!!

 

[THil08]

I can’t answer that number but having owned a lot of Acuras if you look at their configurator there are very few options. Make it so much nicer.

That I agree with that a simple configurator is much easier and nicer. Let's have a well-rounded configurator for the big factory only type stuff. and then a poop ton of accessories and aftermarket options.

 

[robothero]

Unless they've changed things, Audi only has 3 trim levels.

 

[THil08]

Unless they've changed things, Audi only has 3 trim levels.

seems they have 2-4 trims depending on what car it is. but lets average it to 3

 

[speedrye]

Unless they've changed things, Audi only has 3 trim levels.

Speaking of Audi, at what point does Scout pricing step on the Audi version's toes? It sounds like a number of people are willing to spend north of $80k for this vehicle, but I think that'll really be an issue for Audi since I doubt Audi will come up with a more attractive SUV than Scout has already done. I'd think VAG won't want much pricing overlap between the two vehicles, even if they're projecting different images. I can see Scout running $60k-$76k and Audi running $72k-$90k where they're starting to compete more with Rivian. Maybe that's where you see more of Rivian's self-driving/AI tech implemented.

 

[pwrofgrayskull]

Speaking of Audi, at what point does Scout pricing step on the Audi version's toes? It sounds like a number of people are willing to spend north of $80k for this vehicle, but I think that'll really be an issue for Audi since I doubt Audi will come up with a more attractive SUV than Scout has already done. I'd think VAG won't want much pricing overlap between the two vehicles, even if they're projecting different images. I can see Scout running $60k-$76k and Audi running $72k-$90k where they're starting to compete more with Rivian. Maybe that's where you see more of Rivian's self-driving/AI tech implemented.

I don’t know why I hadn’t thought of this. You make an excellent point.

 

[dreamweaver]

Speaking of Audi, at what point does Scout pricing step on the Audi version's toes? It sounds like a number of people are willing to spend north of $80k for this vehicle, but I think that'll really be an issue for Audi since I doubt Audi will come up with a more attractive SUV than Scout has already done. I'd think VAG won't want much pricing overlap between the two vehicles, even if they're projecting different images. I can see Scout running $60k-$76k and Audi running $72k-$90k where they're starting to compete more with Rivian. Maybe that's where you see more of Rivian's self-driving/AI tech implemented.

Audi is reportedly mulling a rugged electric SUV to rival the Land Rover Defender EV and Mercedes-Benz G 580 @ $70,000 for 2028.

 

[robothero]

Speaking of Audi, at what point does Scout pricing step on the Audi version's toes? It sounds like a number of people are willing to spend north of $80k for this vehicle, but I think that'll really be an issue for Audi since I doubt Audi will come up with a more attractive SUV than Scout has already done. I'd think VAG won't want much pricing overlap between the two vehicles, even if they're projecting different images. I can see Scout running $60k-$76k and Audi running $72k-$90k where they're starting to compete more with Rivian. Maybe that's where you see more of Rivian's self-driving/AI tech implemented.

I'd expect the same as you see with VW/Audi where the top and bottom trims overlap in price.

 

[pwrofgrayskull]

This adds some hope back to my fire regarding pricing. Thank you.

 

[Chuckles]

Speaking of Audi, at what point does Scout pricing step on the Audi version's toes? It sounds like a number of people are willing to spend north of $80k for this vehicle, but I think that'll really be an issue for Audi since I doubt Audi will come up with a more attractive SUV than Scout has already done. I'd think VAG won't want much pricing overlap between the two vehicles, even if they're projecting different images. I can see Scout running $60k-$76k and Audi running $72k-$90k where they're starting to compete more with Rivian. Maybe that's where you see more of Rivian's self-driving/AI tech implemented.

One thing Audi could do is offer a different EREV battery than the Harvester's LFP for greater range and performance.

 

[J Alynn]

seems they have 2-4 trims depending on what car it is. but lets average it to 3

Yes and it’s so much simpler

 

[J Alynn]

Speaking of Audi, at what point does Scout pricing step on the Audi version's toes? It sounds like a number of people are willing to spend north of $80k for this vehicle, but I think that'll really be an issue for Audi since I doubt Audi will come up with a more attractive SUV than Scout has already done. I'd think VAG won't want much pricing overlap between the two vehicles, even if they're projecting different images. I can see Scout running $60k-$76k and Audi running $72k-$90k where they're starting to compete more with Rivian. Maybe that's where you see more of Rivian's self-driving/AI tech implemented.

Will be interesting to see that’s why VW killed the U.S. version of the tourag (man that was a cool suv)

 

[robothero]

Will be interesting to see that’s why VW killed the U.S. version of the tourag (man that was a cool suv)

I know its not a Touraeg, but we test drove a Tiguan before settling on the Q5. They are basically identical vehicles except for the badge on the front, but the drive and interior comfort was night and day. You could easily see where Audi was putting the extra $$ they're getting from you.