Its base sticker was an even $65,000, but that climbed rapidly when the Federal luxury tax of $3,300 was added.

The price, unfortunately, also is in Cadillac's range, with a base sticker of $24,470.

Finally, this Nissan's pricing puts it at the top of the pack, with a base sticker of $18,960.

The convertible's base sticker is $34,820, and such fillips as the blue leather upholstery carried a price of $1,025.

The DL carries a base sticker of $14,500, and the S sells for $17,700.

The base sticker is $27,632, low these days for a luxomobile.

Prices will rise $600 because of the air-bag installation, and that means a base sticker for the Golf of $12,500.

But, in either case, the new coupe is a major bargain with a base sticker of $37,500.

While the Tracer can be had for about $8,000, the Festiva carries a base sticker of $5,765.

With a base sticker of $32,250 and an as-tested cost of $33,165, the car faces an array of fancy foes.