Advanced Technology Package or not how to know for sure ?

Exclusive: 2012 MY Prius - Changes and Additions | PriusChat is basically correct. I think the only thing that isn't is there ended up not being a backup camera on the Prius Two (2).

I believe that for years 2012 thru 2014, the trim level and options are basically the same. So, Hybrid Cars | Toyota Prius 2014 should apply to all those years. Someone step in if I'm wrong. I've not been keeping up w/Prius news as much anymore as I primarily drive a Leaf now and I've been quite busy.

BTW, one notable change that began w/MY 12 is the removal of parking assist (aka auto parking) and the addition of the HUD (heads up display). See Intelligent parking assist installation | PriusChat and No Park Assist in Advance Technology Pkg | PriusChat.

 

I guess it depends they're worth to you. IPA is cool as a demo toy and might be cool for parallel parking, if you're not good at it or you frequently need to.

I have test driven a Gen 3 Prius w/ATP to try the try DRCC, LKA, LDW and IPA. DRCC, LKA and LDW are kinda cool.

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The Adaptive Cruise control is a great feature to have, which is usually found on luxury cars, though now its starting to trickle down. If you drive on the Highway a lot it, is very useful. The LED headlights are pretty nice too as well as the 17" rims. I would recommend you drive both and see which one you like better. The five handles better but rides firmer, you will also sacrifice a couple of MPGs with the five because of the larger wheels, something else to think about.

Also, the Pre-Collision System has saved me from rear ending someone on the freeway once. I am very happy I have The Advanced tech!

 

The 2011 is probably the better deal in my opinion. It's 1 year newer, has 36000 fewer miles and is better equipped which means it will be worth more when time comes to sell it. BUT, if you like the 2010 better and you plan on keeping it for a long time, go with the one you like better, and save 3 grand. How long do you plan on keeping the car?

 

Don't be enbarassed! Constantly buying new cars is like throwing your money away. Deprecation costs a lot of money. The Prius is a great choice, Im already at 100,000 miles and it has been smooth sailing. If you like the grey one better I say go for it.

 

Mine is a white 2010 with the ATP.

 

Nope, I don't know how. I tried uploading some on here but I kept getting error messages.

 

I sent you an email. As far as the features go, I will break it down by feature. The LED lights are very bright and produce a nice color. The Radar Cruise is a great feature, just set your speed and set the following distance and the car does the rest, It will slow the car all the way down to about 23 MPH. This feature makes road trips easier. The Pre Collision system as a great feature as well, if it senses a collision is about to happen it will warn you and as soon as you press the brake pedal it automatically applies the brakes with as much force as needed to prevent the collision. the Lane Keep Assist is somewhat useful. It uses a camera to detect lane lines and warn you steer you back in your lane when you drift. during the day I would say it has a lock on the lanes about 70% of the time. At night it has a lock on the lanes about 90% of the time. I rarely use this feature, When I do use it, it's late at night and would help if you started nodding off and crossed the lanes as it beeps pretty loud. The self parking system is OK. I have only used it a handfull of times because its faster to just park yourself. The system does work well and its amazing to see your car parking itself. I would just rather park myself. Any other questions? I'm happy to help.

 

Honestly if you are going to spend $20,000, you can look at new ones. Possibly a new 2013. You can get about $5000 discount after the rebate.

But I understood you didn't want to spend that much, so if that's the case, 2012 shouldn't be in your search criteria.