Why Is the Alfa Romeo Tonale So Much More Expensive Than the Dodge Hornet?

Two brand-new small SUVs that share many features are the Dodge Hornet

They both belong to the sportier end of their respective categories and have a lot of the same structural

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elements. But the tale goes a little deeper than just rebranding. Let's look

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the mechanically identical Dodge Hornet and the Alfa Romeo Tonale cost so much more

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Under the hood, the 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale's beginning price is 39% more

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A plug-in hybrid powertrain is standard on the Tonale, which has a basic MSRP of $42,995,

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