Booking.com: Price Misdirection

Aesthetic Manipulation False Hierarchy Hidden Information Interface Interference

Culprit

www.booking.com

Found

7 years ago


The user’s eye is drawn to the large “Total Price” highlighted with a green background. This price; however, does not include the fees listed below in the non-highlighted section. This tricks the user into believing they are paying a lower price than they are.

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