For some reason there can be a huge discrepancy in the cost of something common like struts. When I had my ES300, Lexus wanted about $1200 for parts and labor and another $100 for a damned alignment! I found someone to do parts, labor, alignment, taxes out- the-door for about $750. I didn’t even call Lexus when my GS needed struts. I got a better grade than OEM strut installed, alignment, out-the-door for less than $800. Do these rip-off dealerships/repair shops think people are stupid? Or, is it because we have the good taste to drive Lexus, money must be no object for us?