"Capt. Frank Hopkins" wrote in message
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A Chevy Silverado Pickup that costs $28,894.00 (msrp) Costs $1278.00 to
manufacture. The paint & tires are the most expensive components.
(source; 2002 stockholder's report)

This sounds fishy, although I'm basing my opinion on a Toyota pickup truck.
Might be different for the wannabe car companies. :-)