Thinking of Purchasing... few questions...

You are already showing you have one?

 

The "credit" is a Federal tax credit worth $4502. against any tax liability you personally will have in 2018. In addition, there is a $4000. Toyota cash back incentive in NJ, NY and the NE Toyota region. The $4502. Federal tax credit is available until TMC sells a total of 200,000 plug in hybrids of all types, Toyota, Lexus, (forget the first quarter). The other incentives usually do not stack. Infotainment system works fine but is not Apple or Android compatible. All dealers will negotiate on the MSRP. Look at threads here for pricing info.

 

Yes. Although until the year ends, congress could change that. Most of us doubt they will.

No. State and Federal rebates/incentives/etc. are not included in MSRP or dealer negotiated prices. They are separate and come after you purchase.

The Toyota incentive varies by location. Looks like you are in Delaware so you could drive a few miles north and get a much larger ($4000) incentive from New Jersey or New York dealers.[/QUOTE]

Most of us doubt there will be an upgrade to older models. You never know but don't hold your breath. You would like to think Toyota will move this direction in the future and Entune 3.0 shows promise but right now it looks like you will have to wait for at least the 2019 Prime before that becomes an option.

In the north east, we've seen a number of people successfully negotiate down from MSRP. Lots of posts in the prices thread showing a total of $5000-$6000 reduction when you factor in both Toyota incentives and dealer deals. This is before state and federal incentives. Don't be shy and do your shopping...The deals are out there but you may need to travel a bit to find them.

 

TMC and all other manufacturers of PHEV's have a limit of 200,000 units before phasing out federal tax credits. We are a long way away from this number. Read other threads concerning this issue. Yes, the remote climate control will operate if you set system before turning off vehicle.

 

You should be able to get one in NJ for not more than $500 over invoice minus the $4000 for Toyota.
This thread and post will give you an idea of what people are paying at dealers in NY/NJ
2017 Prius Prime - official prices paid thread | Page 50 | PriusChat

NJ has an excellent rail/bus network. I think I can get close to any dealer I might buy from. Close enough that they probably have courtesy shuttles to pick you up. I know they do this in Baltimore and DC. I would be coming from BWI airport via Amtrack to Trenton to where ever in NJ or NYC area. It's doable.

Check these links to see what might work for you.
http://www.njtransit.com/pdf/rail/Rail_System_Map.pdf
SEPTA | Clickable Regional Rail & Rail Transit Map
DART First State - Transit Maps

 

welcome!
iirc, preheating the cabin isn't very effective, and optional remote start has a few issues as well.
i think your best bet is to preheat, and suck it up for a few minutes while driving until the cabin warms.
if you want to drive ev only, the heat pump is good down to 14f, then you need the engine for heat, which means you have to switch to hv, or it may come on at lower temps anyway.
all the best!

 

you should be able to get them in nj for under list.

Toyota of Morristown has 19 primes and it's on the rail line into the city (accessable from any of the airports, albeit with some transfers)(probably need to uber from the station to the dealer). station is a couple of miles from the dealer

Towne Toyota (where I bought mine) is close to the Hackettstown station (you will need to uber there also).

 

But there are various other non-Prius vehicles, including numerous competing hybrids, EVs, and 'other non-hybrid'.