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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by SageBrush, Sep 5, 2014.

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  1. SageBrush

    SageBrush Senior Member

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    Hi Folks,

    As our Prii approach their battery replacement birthday in numbers that are more than a curiosity, I thought it would benefit the community to have one place to post and look up New, OEM battery prices. If you shop and find an attractive price, please post a comment and update the spreadsheet (see below.) I will keep this OP updated for easy reference. Provide a link to the vendor and any pertinent information you think other shoppers may want to know. Thanks for contributions to make this thread a resource for us all. Please keep posts on topic: NEW OEM battery, not refurbished or remanufactured.

    September 2014 Update: I have replaced the original list with a table (thanks BobWilson) that is searchable. The data 'lives' in this GoogleSheet. I encourage everybody to expand and update the sheet. For now the sheet will not automatically update the table below, but I'll check in fairly often and refresh the table as needed. The sheet has clickable links to the vendor website if not the item itself.

    December 2014 Update: The prices listed are for the pack only. Take the following into account:
    1. Counter pick-up only. Local taxes will apply.
    2. The dealership will want your old pack in exchange, or you will be charged for a 'core.'
    3. The new pack does not come with the ECU and associated electronics. Most people will transfer those parts from the old pack to the new one.
    4. You choose an installation option. DIY for free, or pay someone.
    Feb 2015 Update:
    1. Reports have surfaced of stores that sell only to garages or Toyota certified mechanics. Call ahead; you may have to arrange a front man.

    Vendor Cost Core City Location State Location Last Updated Comments
    1 Camelback Toyota 2174.00 1350 Phoenix AZ Sep 2014 Counter pick up only
    2 N. Hollywood Toyota 2200.00 1350 Los Angeles CA Sep 2014
    3 San Bern Toyota 2070.00 1350 San Bernadino CA Sep 2014 Counter pick up only
    4 Toyota Parts Cheap 2070.94 1350 San Diego CA Feb 2014
    5 John Elway's Crown Toyota 2200.37 1350 Ontario CA Feb 2014
    6 My Toyota Parts Store 2246.97 1350 Valencia CA Feb 2014
    7 Online Toyota Parts 2249.55 1350 Lakewood CO Feb 2014
    8 Lynch Toyota 2070.00 1350 Lynch CT Sep 2014
    9 Toyota Parts Discounters 2138.24 1350 Orlando FL Feb 2014
    10 Toyota of Hollywood 2174.48 1350 Hollywood FL Feb 2014
    11 AutoNation Parts Direct 2265.09 1350 Clearwater FL Feb 2014
    12 Red Dot Parts 2323.59 1350 Lake Park FL Feb 2014
    13 XPort Auto Parts INC 2500.66 1350 Hialeah FL Mar 2014
    14 World Toyota 2071.00 1350 Atlanta GA Feb 2014
    15 World Toyota Scion Parts 2070.94 1350 Atlanta GA Feb 2014
    16 Rick Hendrick Toyota Scion 2588.67 1350 Fayetteville IN Mar 2014
    17 Olathe Toyota 1941.00 1350 KS Sep 2014 Counter pick up only
    18 Various 2589.00 1350 Baton Rouge LA Feb 2015
    19 Various 2589.00 1350 New Orleans LA Feb 2015
    20 Bernardi Toyota 2070.00 1350 Boston MA Sep 2014
    21 Boch Toyota 1973.00 1350 Attleboro MA Sep 2014
    22 EB Toyota Parts 1993.28 1350 North Attleborough MA Feb 2014
    23 Westboro Toyota 2329.80 1350 Westborough MA Mar 2014
    24 Page Auto 1993.28 1350 Southfield MI Feb 2014
    25 Anderson Toyota 2200.00 1350 Raleigh NC Sep 2014
    26 Charlotte Toyota 2038.00 1350 Charlotte NC Sep 2014 Counter pick up only. $360 Install option.Post #23
    27 Toyota parts for you 2200.37 1350 Concord NC Feb 2014
    28 Toyota Parts Barn 1915.00 1350 Cleveland OH Sep 2014 No Shipping verified
    29 ToyotaParts4less 2020.46 1350 Vandalia OH Feb 2014
    30 OEM Parts 123 2138.24 1350 Athens OH Feb 2014
    31 Ganley Akron Parts Retailer 2200.37 1350 Akron OH Feb 2014
    32 Toyota Part Source 2588.67 1350 Mentor OH Mar 2014
    33 Group 1 Auto Parts 2265.09 1350 Oklahoma City OK Feb 2014
    34 LTM Discount Toyota Parts 1993.28 1350 East Petersburg PA Feb 2014
    35 CS Toyota Parts 2174.48 1350 Springfield PA Feb 2014
    36 partznet.com 2246.97 1350 Conshohocken PA Feb 2014
    37 Toyota of Murfreesboro Parts 2329.80 1350 Murfreesboro TN Mar 2014
    38 Parts at Toyota of Dallas 2174.48 1350 Dallas TX Feb 2014
    39 OEM Parts Wholesale 2265.09 1350 Rockwall TX Feb 2014
    40 Toyota Parts Wholesale 2301.33 1350 Dallas TX Feb 2014
    41 Joe Myers Toyota Parts 2588.67 1350 Houston TX Mar 2014
    42 ToyotaOnlineParts.com 1991.00 1350 Richmond VA Feb 2014 They will Price Match. Counter pick up
    43 1st Toyota Parts 2083.88 1350 Tacoma WA Feb 2014
    44 Smart Toyota Parts 2174.48 1350 Madison WI Feb 2014
     
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  2. ericbecky

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    Pretty soon you will be able to purchase refurbished battery packs through PriusChat or on my web site.

    These will be packs delivered for free to you or your mechanic. Your purchase will help benefit PriusChat and be backed up by a 3 year nation-wide warranty with unlimited miles during the warranty period. The units are fully assembled and ready to put in the Prius. Pricing is not quite set yet, but it will be under $2,000 for sure.

    Contrast this with the new packs from Toyota that carry a only a 12 month, 12,000 mile warranty. When buying a new Toyota pack from the sources you mentioned, you must also pay for shipping as well as swap over all the computer components from your old pack to the new pack.
     
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    Eric,
    Please leave this thread for price points of new packs only.
     
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    Sounds good.
    Can shipping be noted as well? May be helpful for those who are not nearby.
     
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    ToyotaPartsBarn link goes to shopping cart with no info on the battery. Please correct link. Thanks.
     
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    done
     
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    Should this be made clear in your first post as it does not make any reference to OEM new, refurbished, or aftermarket.

    John (Britprius)
     
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    The thread title is
    New Traction Battery Cost: Start Shopping Here
     
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    Olathe Toyota, KS - $1941.50
    Search for OEM Toyota and Scion Part Numbers Online

    North Hollywood Toyota CA (yes SoCal) - $2200
    Toyota Parts - Discounted Toyota and Scion Parts and Accessories

    Boch Toyota $1993
    North Attleboro, MA
    Battery | Genuine Toyota | G9510-47031

    Lynch Toyota $2070
    Manchester CT
    Toyota Parts - Lynch Toyota Scion

    Valley Hi Toyota $2192
    Victorville, CA
    Battery | Genuine Toyota | G9510-47031

    Toyota San Bernardino $2070 (cheapest in CA)
    San Bernardino CA
    Online Parts Store Toyota of San Bernardino San Bernardino CA
     
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    Carson Toyota (~19 miles south of Downtown Los Angeles). $2,355.69 ($1350 Core).
    Although not the cheapest, I am sure they will match or beat other local on-line Toyota Dealers (North Hollywood or San Bernardino), possibly saving you a further drive away.
     
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    Would be helpful to have warranty information from these providers - or a number assuming all of them offer the same warranty.
     
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    1 year warranty. Like all battery warranties, the length of the warranty does not give you a clear picture of how long they last. New batteries tend to go for 8+ years vs rebuilt batteries go for much shorter periods
     
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    Click on the dealership link for contact info
     
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    Here's some info that may be helpful to others and maybe could be integrated into the original post?

    First, none of the dealer's I have called so far on the OP will ship the battery packs.
    This means you must pick up the batteries in person at the counter.

    Second, to get the internet price, you will likely have to bring screenprint of the online price to get that price at the counter.
    At the very least you will need to ask for the online price when you go to the counter.
    If you do not ask for the online price, you will likely get charge/quoted the standard price.

    For example.
    I called one of the low cost dealers and they initially quoted me the $2,588.67 list price.
    They said they could not ship the pack.
    But when I called back and explained I wanted the online price he said just come in, mention the online price and he could make that happen.
    It's kind of an oddball since they have the price online, but you can't order it to be shipped.

    I'll keep calling some of the others and see what else I can find.

    Not sure if your local dealer will be willing to price match, since technically, you can't get the battery at the lower price unless you go to the other dealer in person.
     
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    Moderator, can this thread be made a sticky as it will be of permanent interest to the Prius owners as all our cars age!
     
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    PANDOOOOORA
     
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    Core I assume means you have to return the used HV battery, before or after you put the new battery in.
     
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    My understanding also, although I have not verified the details, and I do not know if the dealerships have the same return policy.
     
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    Yes, you must return the used battery.
    That is why there is a core fee. (Generally $1,300 or more.)
     
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    I found this very important point, which I haven't seen mentioned anywhere. I was planning on just purchasing a new battery and putting it in myself until I discovered this important fact - perhaps this is unique to my area, but good to look into:

    Toyota requires you to pay a $1350 core charge and they don't refund you for around a month until Toyota recieves the old battery and confirms all bolts are torqued to spec and no cells are leaking - in other words the core must be inspected by a certified Toyota tech before you get your core charge refunded.

    Too rich for my blood.

    That being said you can add, North Charlotte (NC) Toyota to the list $2038 and Concord Toyota, NC also matched that price and they both will perform the service for you for $360.
     
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