Doesn't seem reasonable to me. I'm north of you (Twin Cities) and have been given ballpark figures of $22-26 per linear foot for a four-foot privacy fence in either chain link or red cedar, including removal and disposal of the existing fence. I certainly would ask this contractor to break down the costs -- if you're interested in pursuing this with him/her at all.

vinyl is significantly more expensive than cedar or chain link. The cost of the product itself is the kicker, plus there is some additional labor.

vinyl is significantly more expensive than cedar or chain link.

I understand that, but roughly triple the cost per foot? Wow....

Ballpark for vinyl is usually around $50-55/ foot in my area of the country. This is not including any gates, removal or permits. You can always ask for a breakdown of costs. I am in southeast MI, so costs could be radically different.

durability is still an issue, in freezing weather they are britle and they still have to make it uv resistant. but noone want to say it too loud.....use wood take care of it and it will last I put one over 20 years ago the only thing that went bad were the pressure treated 4 x 6 post ,i injected the newer one with marine pentrating epoxy the termite have stayed away so far.