Because that is what people are buying.
On forums, people say "Everyone" wants a manual, "everyone" wants 2Ds, but they pay their hard-earned money for 4D autos for the whole family. Even the off-road Bronco is cutting back on trims that are 2D. People's wallets are dictating what goes to...
Realistically, incentives are going away and are tax-based anyway. Most people will be paying 30+ with tax, etc
Maverick was under 30k for a basic one, but being built in Mexico might increase it a bit.
Will this be another "40k Cybertruck" hype that ended up being 120k when built?
I am half...