Why does Dodge go cheap with their steel?

There is no way in hell I would ever buy any New truck no matter the brand. They all are overpriced for what you get now days. But my attitude does not help the economy.
i bought my 2014 silverado wt regular cab long bed 4x4 with the 5.3 no carpet no power windows etc new for 20k still a lot of money but seems to me if you actually buy a truck, (not a suv with a 4 foot box) prices are fairly reasonable