For those mentioning the lack of models on dealer lots, I've heard a couple of explanations:
1. There are so many model types/options on the 300/Charger/Challenger that it makes it impractical to stock something. The buyer always wants something special, or is otherwise looking for a deal, which brings us to...
2. Crazy deals on former rentals. How much do you really want a new 300 or Charger, when a 1 year old model with low KMs is available for less than $25k.
As for choosing this over an Audi or a BMW, the Chrysler is a much larger car than what you will get for $50k from the Germans. It's obviously aimed at a very different type of customer.
Yes someone who doesn't want to loose 15-20 grand in less than 2 years. Also Chrysler simple doesn't have the prestige of a German luxury sedan. Which German car are you referring too size wise.
Are you saying that a $50k German car
doesn't depreciate? Using the handy-dandy depreciation calculator at Edmunds showed this:
300C Platinum V6 (the hemi wasn't listed) indicated a depreciation of $15,941 after 2 years of ownership
528i (the only BMW to come close in size/price) indicated a depreciation of $14,324 after 2 years
328i xDrive - $12,511
So while the BMWs fare better than the Chrysler, I don't think it is a big enough difference to justify a purchase of one over the other.
I suspect that you might be reacting to the fact that there are so many 1 year old former rentals for purchase, while the German cars would be vehicles off of lease.