VW/Bosch Alternator: Replacement & Repair

Okay, price differences of 10-30% are somewhat plausible or at least explainable. But when I buy brake calipers from ATE or from...
If VW is involved, then a price difference of 18% is not worth discussing.

However, I came across something quite surprising today.
Complete alternator (including pulley and electrical connector) from Bosch, €195.
At VW, the price is €970. This is for both, and it's a counter sale without a trade-in for the old part.
You can find the Bosch part (article number 06F903023F), which is also used in my car, frequently online and also at VW dealerships (sold as a Bosch product).
What is the reason for VW charging almost four times the normal price for the alternator?
Is there a way to argue this?

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How does VW justify the almost four times higher price for the alternator? Is it possible to argue this somehow?

Possibly cross-subsidization with other spare parts and new vehicles.
better arguments for selling a new car,
Cross-subsidization within the VAG operations, so that the gilded counter and all the baggage that the must maintain are paid for . The distribution center and the entire logistics also need to survive, and so on.

Hi,

Therefore, the 06F903023F (BOSCH) was also replaced by the 06F903023P (Valeo) .
And who needs 140A bicycle dynamos anyway...?

Okay, my two 180A generators aren't cheap either, that's a shame.

You always end up paying for the VW logo on the purchased parts.
But the price difference you mentioned is really significant.

Greetings.
m;

Just got some rear strut mounts (for the Passat 3B(G) and Audi A6 with all-wheel drive).

VW: €46
Free shipping: Lemforder parts starting from €22 (Audi logo removed). Original part numbers included.

The increase of approximately 500% in the mentioned case is, of course, extremely high.

You're supposed to buy new cars...

Best regards, Michael.