Home warranties were fairly common when purchasing. They are meant to cover things you don't find right away during the inspection. Unfortunately market forces, especially lately, have made these less available for purchasers as competition for houses is too high.
Sounds like it's a race to the bottom. No one can differentiate with better quality goods and work because no one is willing and able to do it.
The lower the price the better. Regardless how it'll cost you later, affect long term value, etc.
If anything it makes the argument to not buy new. Instead go for something in the 10 to 15 yr range that's had the structural bugs worked out but might need updated appliances.
