How Many Used Cars Does Apple's New Phone Cost?

Apple just unveiled its long-awaited folding phone, and the reaction on this show wasn't about the design. Shane and Ryan run the actual math on the price tag, and it isn't close to what either of them expected walking in. The comparison gets specific fast. One version of the phone costs more than several used cars combined, and even the smallest model outprices a MacBook that could realistically last over a decade. Once financing and an average phone plan are added on top, the real monthly cost turns into a number most people wouldn't willingly commit to out loud. From there the conversation pivots to a completely different price debate: what's actually reasonable to spend on a pair of pants, and whether buying secondhand designer activewear at a discount is a smart move or a compromise nobody should have to make. Topics: Apple folding phone price, iPhone fold cost, expensive tech 2026, pants price debate, Lululemon resale pants Originally aired on 2026-09-09