What would happen if we priced our COWS using the same criteria the auto industry uses to price a CAR?

LIST PRICING A COW

A farmer had been taken several times by the local car dealer. One

day, the car dealer informed the farmer that he was coming over

to purchase a cow. The farmer priced his unit as follows:

BASIC COW………………………………………….$499.9

Shipping and handling…………………………………35.75

Extra Stomach………………………………………….79.25

Two Tone Exterior……………………………………142.10

Produce Storage Compartment…………………..126.50

Heavy Duty Straw Chopper………………………..189.60

Four Spigot/High Output Drain System………….149.20

Automatic Fly Swatter…………………………………88.50

Genuine Cowhide Upholstery………………………179.90

Deluxe Dual Horns……………………………………..59.25

Automatic Fertilizer Attachment……………………339.40

4X4 Traction Drive Assembly………………………884.16

Pre-delivery Wash and Comb………………………..69.80

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FARMERS SUGGESTED LIST PRICE: …….$2,843.3

Additional Dealer Adjustments: ……………………….300.00

TOTAL LIST PRICE (Including Options)………$3,143.36