Recently, Mercedes-Benz quietly reduced its warranty coverage by eliminating some free scheduled maintenance because the expense for the firm was too high. At the same time, Hyundai and others have expanded their warranties to build consumer confidence in their cars. They realize that extending the period of warranty coverage demonstrates they are making better cars in a very tangible way. These are examples of firms considering the ________ of product warranty.
A. product differentiation
B. persuasiveness
C. storage and handling
D. costs versus benefits
E. message
Answer: D
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