We already know that Dodge’s Hornet crossover starts at $31,590 and that Alfa Romeo North America sidestepped some potentially awkward comparisons by choosing not to offer the 2.0-litre turbo engine that comes in that $32k Hornet GT.
But now that prices for the plug-in hybrid Hornet R/T appear to have leaked online we can see exactly how much difference there is in cost between the top-spec Hornet and the Alfa which comes only with the R/T’s PHEV drivetrain. And given that the Italian machine is being pitched as a premium product and the American one not, they’re probably closer than you might think.
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As reported by Car & Driver and Cars Direct the Hornet R/T PHEV costs $41,590 including destination. Instead of the the GT’s conventional 2.0-liter, AWD drivetrain and 265 hp (269 PS) output you get a 1.3-liter four-cylinder turbo engine driving the front wheels and an electric motor working on the rear axle, for a combined 285 hp (289 PS) and around 30 miles (48 km) of electric driving range.
$3,000 Less Than The Equivalent Alfa Romeo Tonale
That $41,590 sticker makes the R/T exactly $3,000 less expensive than the entry-level Alfa Tonale Sprint, while the more lavishly equipped R/T Plus comes in at $46,590. In addition to the hybrid drivetrain R/T models get 18-in wheels as standard, rather than the 17-in timing belt rollers that pass for wheels on the GT. But the R/T can be optioned with the same three packages as the GT, and doing that on an R/T Plus can send the price of a Hornet soaring past $50,000.
According to Car & Driver’s report the Blacktop pack adds moody black coloring to the the wheels, badges, mirror caps and badges for $1,995, the $2,245 Tech pack includes safety and parking gadgetry, while the Track includes 20-in wheels, adaptive dampers, red brake calipers and Alcantara trim for $2,995. Throw in $595 for a natty paint finish and you could be looking at a final bill of $54,420 if those prices are accurate. When we reached out to Dodge for confirmation, a company spokesperson declined to comment, stating that they have not yet publicly released any pricing information for the R/T or its available packages.
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