catalogusprijs

Catalogusprijs is a Dutch term that refers to the price that a manufacturer or distributor publishes as the standard price of a product. It is the official list price used in catalogues, brochures, and online product pages and serves as a reference point for retailers and consumers.

Use and significance: The catalogusprijs functions as a baseline for promotions, discounts, financing offers, and price comparisons. It represents a suggested or standard price, from which dealers may grant discounts or add charges for services, delivery, or installation. Depending on the market and product, the catalogusprijs may include value-added tax (VAT) and/or other statutory costs, or these taxes may be shown separately. The exact composition and naming can vary by country and sector.

Relation to other prices: The catalogusprijs differs from the consumentenprijs (retail price paid by end customers) and the verkoopprijs (selling price charged by a retailer). The consumentenprijs is the amount a consumer actually pays, which can be lower or higher than the catalogusprijs depending on discounts, promotions, or bundled offers. The verkoopprijs is the price at which the retailer agrees to sell, which may reflect negotiated terms or added services. In many cases, the catalogusprijs is used for comparison purposes, while the final price in a purchase is determined by promotions, negotiations, and optional extras.

Context and usage: The term is common across consumer electronics, appliances, vehicles, and other goods. While it often represents a baseline price, buyers should verify what the catalogusprijs includes and what additional costs may apply in a given purchase.