I'd submit that "prices are nuts in the US" because they are TOO LOW, i.e. substantially lower than in Europe, in spite of the tanking $ (minus 18% vis-a-vis the € in a year's time).
Here in Switz, the list price (w/o any accessory) in $ terms is 11'500, incl. 7.6% VAT. On the top of that, there are various charges adding up to $ 270.
May this comparison bring some solace to you. Jamie
