Why do automotive chip keys cost so much?

Compare what you get in a Kindle*
and what you get in a chip key.

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Cost:
$139
From Amazon
~$150+
Approximate dealer price
Will vary by dealer
Materials:
Metal + plastic
Metal + plastic
Memory:
Many gigabytes
Less than 100 bytes
Screen:
1
None
Chips:
Hundreds
One
Microprocessor
YES
NO
Buttons:
42
None
Directional controller:
YES
NO
Speakers:
2
None
Indicator lights:
1
None
Can store:
Thousands of books
1 key code
Included software:
YES
NO
Clock:
YES
NO
Micophone:
YES
NO
Wi-fi access:
YES
NO
Ports:
Mini-USB, Headphone
None
Switches
ON/OFF, Volume
None
Power supply:
YES
NO
# Produced:
Millions
Millions

Print this out and take it to your auto dealer. Ask them why they charge what they do for a $4.00 rubber head key imbedded with a $2.00 R.F.I.D. chip compared to a Kindle or other similar computing device.

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