How to identify trim level?

what i always do, is tell the dealer it's only a Two and then let them prove it. sometimes, it's so much trouble, they reduce the asking price.

 

When I bought my 2013, I found a summary of the model year with all the trim levels specified. Have you tried looking up reviews/evaluations of the 2011 model year? Internet search, I mean. Another source might be the Toyota Owners Portal, as long as you have a VIN to enter.

 

Check this out, OP: 2011 Toyota Prius Trim Package Comparisons

 

I have an '11 Prius 3. I was told the 2 and 3 are the same except the 3 has Bluetooth and an upgrade on radio.

 

me as well.

 

One way to figure what trim level you have is to decipher the katashiki code on the cert. label inside the drivers side door. Its the 12-character sequence that is separated with a dash between the first 6 and last 6 characters. Its to the right of the paint, interior, and transmission codes; right above the 'Made in Japan' line. The only folks I know who can decipher this would be the Production Control group that forecasts and builds the various trim levels based on demand from Toyota Motor Sales. If someone from TMS is on here, perhaps they can help if you provide this code.

 

I was about to say that the VIN number would set what model it is, but you'd need to decode it.

If it has power seats, it's a Four. If it has solar roof but no power seats, it's a Three. If it has neither, it's a Two.

That's some easy ways to tell them apart. Most Threes come with solar roofs pre-installed at the factory...even though they should just be an option.

 

Memories from Edmunds and KBB, mainly:
Two: Bluetooth
Three: Add upgraded Audio System
Four: Add Leather and pwr lumbar support (none offers pwr seat)
Five: Add 17" wheel

I think Nav or moonroof are separated options.
There is a website that can decode your vin # but not reliable, at least on mine.

 

Here's how my mind works with car salesmen.

When you walk on the lot?

They are all smiling helpful "dolphins"- like flipper.

When you get closer to an actual sale...Que the theme from JAWS.

They've been a shark all along.

Good catch by the OP.

 

I just bought a used Prius and had the same question. If you go on the Toyota Owners website, setup an account, and put in your VIN number, it will tell you the trim level. Turns out mine is a Four even though the dealer listed it as a Three!

 

Interesting topic. For fun, I try to identify the model trim levels on Priuses that I encounter in parking lots, etc. Exterior wise, the model two, three, and four are identical except the model two does not have the passenger door handle keyless entry, nor the backup camera module above the rear license plate. To tell the models apart, you need to inspect their interior features. The model two does not have a navigation display/backup camera system (no large center display), nor that it has the solar sunroof pkg. The model three does have the navigation display/backup camera system and it may have the solar sunroof pkg. Both the model two and model three have the cloth seats. The model four interior is easier to spot. It has either the leather or softtex leather heated seats. It also has a power driver's seat. The model four does have the navigation display/backup camera system and it may have the solar sunroof pkg. The other two models, the Persona and model five, have the 17 inch wheels, so they are easy to spot.