Why Are Automatic Transmissions More Expensive Than Manual Transmissions?

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Automatic transmissions are more expensive than manual transmissions primarily because of the differences in the transmission systems. Here is a related introduction to automatic and manual transmissions: 1. Automatic Transmission: An automatic transmission, as the name suggests, does not require the driver to manually shift gears. The vehicle automatically selects the appropriate gear based on the driving speed and traffic conditions. Generally, an automatic transmission car has six gear positions, from top to bottom: P, R, N, D, S, and L. Driving an automatic car only requires the use of the parking gear (P), reverse gear (R), neutral gear (N), and drive gear (D) to meet the needs of normal driving. If encountering special driving conditions, other functional gears may be required. 2. Manual Transmission Car: A manual transmission car uses a manually operated mechanical gearbox (also known as a manual transmission, MT) to adjust the vehicle speed. This means the driver must manually shift the gear lever to change the gear engagement inside the transmission, altering the gear ratio and thus the speed. The clutch must be depressed to shift the gear lever.