I think there is also a hefty premium for paying for petrol and servicing etc ... We don't drive a whole lot but glad we're not paying the current price at the pump.Price is another factor. I’ll admit I’ve not spent time doing in depth research but I’m convinced there’s still a hefty premium for innovation.
Worth considering the total cost of ownership.
(Not at current costs... I don't think they'll come down in the near future, but Putin has certainly not helped)