A new model of a popular car is released, costing 4% more than the previous year's model. However, the new model includes an advanced safety system and improved fuel efficiency as standard features. If a statistical agency calculates inflation using the new, higher price but does not make any adjustment for the added features, what is the most likely impact on the measured inflation rate?
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A new model of a popular car is released, costing 4% more than the previous year's model. However, the new model includes an advanced safety system and improved fuel efficiency as standard features. If a statistical agency calculates inflation using the new, higher price but does not make any adjustment for the added features, what is the most likely impact on the measured inflation rate?
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