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It's not even entirely cost savings, there's definitely the angle making things less fixable. A button or switch is not only going to last longer than most touch interfaces but also be a cheaper part to replace.
Car companies have put massive efforts into engineering products that just barely outlast the warranty period. Touch screens are another part of that design while also being easy to showcase as "sleek" and "modern."