http://www.nikonchat.com/nikkor-prices/

will the price of DX-Nikkor 200vr fall of 55 now that a 300vr dx-55 has been released?
Chances are it will, but Nikon may decide to keep several different lenses to cover the range of prices. At this time, there is a jump of $ 150 from the 55-200mm VR 55-300mm VR. This is recommended by the current manufacturer of several nikon optics in that range. 1. Nikon AF-S 55-200mm – $ 199.95 2. Nikon 55-200mm AF-S VR – $ 249.95 3. Nikon 55-300mm AF-S VR – $ 399.95 4. Nikon AF 70-300mm G – $ 172.95 5. nikon 70-300mm AF-S VR – $ 589.95