Prius Prime - official prices paid thread

ClemsonSteve · Apr 22, 2018

westy72658 said: ↑

Ok Everyone here is the deal I worked out With Jim Coleman Toyota in Bethesda Maryland.

2017 Prius Prime Advanced

MSRP $34,442
Incentive -$3,000
Dealer Disc. -$2,558.96
Dealer Doc Fee. $ 300
Final Price $29,183.04

State Tax and Registration of course is extra.

Let me tell you about my online shopping experience. I shopped several dealers online in the Washington DC/ Baltimore area. I chose this area from reccomendations in this thread that the dealers had a decent stock of cars. The dealers I narrowed down to were Carmax (reccomended in this thread), Darcars Toyota, Heritage Toyota, Jerry’s Toyota, and Jim Coleman Toyota.

1.Carmax-Has a no haggle price. A low $99 doc fee and a decent price but because it is no haggle once I beat their price then there was no where to go. Carmax does not have very many 2017’s left. I think they are down to 3.

2. Darcars- They has a great selection of colors and I did like they had a few extra options like the door moldings already installed. I was contacted by Glen Scott and he bragged at how they are one of the biggest dealers around and they had no problem competing on price. He shot me a price that was $800 higher than my best. I asked him if he would go lower and he said no but if I get a better deal he would match it.

3. Heritage-I spoke to Virgil and he got me a price of $30,128. This Prius had the side door moldings so that is a $499- option I considered making his price $29,629. I asked if that was the best price and he said that was the best he could do, but if I beat it to let Home know. After this the communication broke down. I called him and asked a question and he said he was busy with another customer and would call me right back . I never heard back from him. I got an email from his sales manager a day or so later asking if I had any questions and I replied that I have a question in with Virgil and am waiting for a call back. Virgil called within 5 minutes with my question answered. The next day I sent Virgil a messaged telling him I had a better deal and to see if he could beat it. That was yesterday morning and I have yet to hear from him.

4. Jerry’s- Ashley Jackson did a very good job getting their best price to me very quickly. There price came in at $28,724. I thought wow this is the best price yet until their hidden fee hit me. $598 dealer prep fee plus the Processing Fee of $300. This placed them at $29,374 which is a no haggle price so again I beat it and Jerry’s has nowhere to go. I did ask Ashley about the $598 prep fee and she said that was the fee to have the car detailed. I hate hidden fees like this so Jerry’s was out.

Finally! Jim Coleman’s - Member Steve Bowie reccomended them here in this thread and I can say 100% the best online experience I had yet. The person I was assigned to is named “Chi”. Chi responsed very quickly to my inquiry and got me a great price. Right now they have about 25 Prime Advanced vehicles in stock. There price beat everyone’s by $200-300 or more . After the great communication and the prompt responses to my questions by Chi, I went ahead and went with their offer. I could have done some more back and forth but at this point I really got tired of some of the other dealers taking forever to get back to me which left me with an impression that either they didn’t want to to spend any more time on an internet shopper or they did not want to drop their price any further than what I was quoted.

I know this is a long post but I wanted to describe the experience I had to help anyone that is getting ready to follow my same path. Save some time and aggravation and call Jim Coleman Toyota and ask for Chi. Tell her you saw this deal on Prius Chat and Brent Westmoreland told you to call. Just in case you are wondering I do not get a dime for referring anyone to this dealership. Give Chi a call at : (301) 469-7100.

Thanks everyone and I hope I have helped you with sharing this experience.
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Awesome! What color did you get? Congrats!

ElectricSpike · Apr 22, 2018

bisco said: ↑

have you tried toyota owners website?
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Hi Bisco, I tried, but I believe that technical service bulletins can't be found there, but only on the techinfo site.

westy72658 · Apr 22, 2018

Steve Bowie said: ↑

Awesome! What color did you get? Congrats!
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I have a Blue one on hold but when I get up there and see the colors in person then I will make my decision. Currently they have Gray, white, red, and a blue one. I told Chi to pass along that you want your coffee cup!

ClemsonSteve · Apr 22, 2018

westy72658 said: ↑

I have a Blue one on hold but when I get up there and see the colors in person then I will make my decision. Currently they have Gray, white, red, and a blue one. I told Chi to pass along that you want your coffee cup!
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Awesome—thanks! I bought the Blue one. The red one has the white interior (not my cup of tea) and the other choices were not appealing to me—white—Gray. With a car like this, be bold with the color I say! Send pics when done.

deadmoney33 · Apr 22, 2018

PriusPostus2 said: ↑

Sorry it took me so long to get this info out. I originally wanted to reply only in PM so that I wasn't excluding any good dealerships from the broader conversation. But since so many of you have been asking, here is the info.

First, the price I paid, again:

2017 Prius Prime Advanced, as few options/accessories as possible

MSRP: $34,577.00 (Car, Destination Charge, All Weather Floor Mat and Cargo Tray, Body Side Moldings, Door Edge Guards)

Toyota Cash rebate: ($4500)

Dealer Discount: ($4288)

Subtotal: $25,789.00

Dealer doc and prep: $220

Temporary RI tags $24.50

Total Out-The-Door price: $26,033.50

We will pay registration and sales tax back home - approx $2000 ugh. But sales tax in WA is based on your residence location if you buy a car out of state, and fortunately I live in one of the lowest tax rate areas in WA.

Federal Tax Credit ($4502)

Cost to get the car: $800. Cost to get the car across the country was approx $195 for flight on Southwest (my wife flew out alone), $185 for gas, $200 food, and $200 for hotels (other nights spent at friends/relatives across the country). This works out to about the same as shipping the car, but for us was less hassle and more fun.

TOTAL COST $24,331.50

How I got the price:

I started simply (for the Prime I bought in September) by getting the online Internet prices. I just clicked the "Get Special Internet Price" button next to the cars that matched our criteria. I randomly picked dealerships throughout New England. (PEOPLE: stop abbreviating "New England" as "NE". NE is Nebraska, last I checked. And don't get me started on saying "Washington" when you mean "DC")

I noticed the best prices were in MA and RI.

I found that it would be hard (in my situation) to get a good simple deal in MA, since I wanted to pay cash, fly in, and drive out immediately, and MA apparently does not offer temp tags.

I collected the internet prices for all the remaining dealerships in RI. This is the step at which I started for this second Prime.

I clarified the quotes via email with the Internet Coordinator persons. Making sure they understood I was paying cash, would not finance under any circumstance, would not buy an extended warranty, nor any other accessories. Note that dealers make extra money from arranging financing, so you can often get a better deal if you finance and then pay off right away. But note that the Toyota Cash is not available if you take the 0.9% Toyota rate offer.

The Spam mails from dealerships began, and occasionally offered special incentives to entice me to buy right away.

Then I began telling the dealers about the deals I received from the lowest priced dealer. I was careful to list the MSRP so the comparisons were equivalent for the dealerships. When working with the lowest deal, most other dealers told me that that could not be a cash price since it was money-losing. So I double-checked.

The lowest internet price I got was $26,089. Then I brought up one of the Spam email incentives, and got the price $300 lower. I actually offered less but that is where we ended up.

I wrote every detail in an email and asked the Internet coordinator to check with her finance and general manager since I wanted to make absolutely sure of the final deal before we committed to flying out there. They said this all looked good and really wanted to get rid of the 2017s, so we called with a credit card deposit. We went to the Credit Union and got a Cashier's Check for the remainder.

The dealership(s) I used:

Balise Toyota of Warwick RI. Internet contact was Kayleigh Massey, assigned sales person was Ethan Holden.

We got our previous Prius Prime in September at Tarbox Toyota in North Kingstown RI. Internet contact was Anna Cook, assigned sales person was Cory Martin. They couldn't go quite as low this time (lowest quote was $26,589), though, since I was paying cash. However, they were a more organized dealership according to my wife who picked up both cars.

No need to give my name to either dealer; I will not likely be a repeat customer since this seemed to be a very special period in time

Let me know if you have any questions.
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PriusPostus2 said: ↑

Sorry it took me so long to get this info out. I originally wanted to reply only in PM so that I wasn't excluding any good dealerships from the broader conversation. But since so many of you have been asking, here is the info.

First, the price I paid, again:

2017 Prius Prime Advanced, as few options/accessories as possible

MSRP: $34,577.00 (Car, Destination Charge, All Weather Floor Mat and Cargo Tray, Body Side Moldings, Door Edge Guards)

Toyota Cash rebate: ($4500)

Dealer Discount: ($4288)

Subtotal: $25,789.00

Dealer doc and prep: $220

Temporary RI tags $24.50

Total Out-The-Door price: $26,033.50

We will pay registration and sales tax back home - approx $2000 ugh. But sales tax in WA is based on your residence location if you buy a car out of state, and fortunately I live in one of the lowest tax rate areas in WA.

Federal Tax Credit ($4502)

Cost to get the car: $800. Cost to get the car across the country was approx $195 for flight on Southwest (my wife flew out alone), $185 for gas, $200 food, and $200 for hotels (other nights spent at friends/relatives across the country). This works out to about the same as shipping the car, but for us was less hassle and more fun.

TOTAL COST $24,331.50

How I got the price:

I started simply (for the Prime I bought in September) by getting the online Internet prices. I just clicked the "Get Special Internet Price" button next to the cars that matched our criteria. I randomly picked dealerships throughout New England. (PEOPLE: stop abbreviating "New England" as "NE". NE is Nebraska, last I checked. And don't get me started on saying "Washington" when you mean "DC")

I noticed the best prices were in MA and RI.

I found that it would be hard (in my situation) to get a good simple deal in MA, since I wanted to pay cash, fly in, and drive out immediately, and MA apparently does not offer temp tags.

I collected the internet prices for all the remaining dealerships in RI. This is the step at which I started for this second Prime.

I clarified the quotes via email with the Internet Coordinator persons. Making sure they understood I was paying cash, would not finance under any circumstance, would not buy an extended warranty, nor any other accessories. Note that dealers make extra money from arranging financing, so you can often get a better deal if you finance and then pay off right away. But note that the Toyota Cash is not available if you take the 0.9% Toyota rate offer.

The Spam mails from dealerships began, and occasionally offered special incentives to entice me to buy right away.

Then I began telling the dealers about the deals I received from the lowest priced dealer. I was careful to list the MSRP so the comparisons were equivalent for the dealerships. When working with the lowest deal, most other dealers told me that that could not be a cash price since it was money-losing. So I double-checked.

The lowest internet price I got was $26,089. Then I brought up one of the Spam email incentives, and got the price $300 lower. I actually offered less but that is where we ended up.

I wrote every detail in an email and asked the Internet coordinator to check with her finance and general manager since I wanted to make absolutely sure of the final deal before we committed to flying out there. They said this all looked good and really wanted to get rid of the 2017s, so we called with a credit card deposit. We went to the Credit Union and got a Cashier's Check for the remainder.

The dealership(s) I used:

Balise Toyota of Warwick RI. Internet contact was Kayleigh Massey, assigned sales person was Ethan Holden.

We got our previous Prius Prime in September at Tarbox Toyota in North Kingstown RI. Internet contact was Anna Cook, assigned sales person was Cory Martin. They couldn't go quite as low this time (lowest quote was $26,589), though, since I was paying cash. However, they were a more organized dealership according to my wife who picked up both cars.

No need to give my name to either dealer; I will not likely be a repeat customer since this seemed to be a very special period in time

Let me know if you have any questions.
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Thanks very much for sharing your detailed information and, especially, your methodology. I'll send out a feeler to Balise. Might be a drive to the Ocean State coming my way.

westy72658 · Apr 22, 2018

Steve Bowie said: ↑

Awesome—thanks! I bought the Blue one. The red one has the white interior (not my cup of tea) and the other choices were not appealing to me—white—Gray. With a car like this, be bold with the color I say! Send pics when done.
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I will! I am going this Friday to pick it up!

citiprius · Apr 23, 2018

Just purchased from R.I. dealer last Friday, this is my 2nd Prime. I can't resist the great deal and wanted to trade in my 2017 Corolla SE.

MSRP: $30,277 (Premium Blue with All Weather carpet package, Side Molding and edge guard)
Toyota rebate: $4,500
Dealer discount: $3,840 ($3,000 below invoice)
Sale price: $21,937
Doc fee: $220
Temp tag: $24.5
Plus state sales tax and TTL/reg..

I did not take other unless stuff like fabric protection (come on it's leather!) and the extended warranty. Before I reveal their name, just wanted to want you first, please read below:

I drove around 11 hours round trip, and spend 7 hours at the dealership!! Before I head out, I have confirmed that the price is cash purchase price (so that I can get the $4500 Toyota rebate). When I arrive, they said I have to finance to get the dealer discount. Luckily I can still get the $4500 toyota rebate. Their sale price is cheap, but they low ball my 2017 corolla trade in value significantly. I have spend a lots of time to negotiate the trae-in vaue. In addition, their processing is super slow, and I think they make you wait intentionaly. When I pick up my car, (after they detailed it), I found lot of tiny scratches, just like someone was using a dirty cloth to wash or dry the car. They had to bring in the car to buff it couple of times and the result is only acceptable. It was already 10:00pm, myself and my wife were extremely tired and we have to take it. Anyway bad experience. The only plus side is their price, doc fee is also low.

You've been warned!

New Toyota Dealer Warwick RI | New Toyota Cars Providence RI Area

Currently they only have 2 premium left! (15 Advance though).

ClemsonSteve · Apr 23, 2018

westy72658 said: ↑

I will! I am going this Friday to pick it up!
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And remember, the bolder the color, the safer the car IMO. I like the idea that other drivers see me better in my bright blue Prime. I don’t speed so I’m not overly concerned about the police picking me out .

Pinova · Apr 23, 2018

Test Post. Please ignore.

Pinova · Apr 23, 2018

Test Post. Oops. Please Ignore again...

Pinova · Apr 23, 2018

Looked at/test drove Prime in late 2017 but federal tax credit not right for that tax year. They called back right on time, and we picked up the negotiation.
Prime in Mag Gray / black interior was available. (My pref.)
CA has a $2000 instant rebate till 4/30.
That plus a generous trade in of a 2012 Prius pkg 5 w/only 30k miles did the deal.
Glendale CA Toyota. Ask for Lydia.
Total incentives after base sale $2000
+ State rebate of $1500
+ Fed Tax Credit of up to $4502
= $8002 off the sticker $34,372
= $26,370 before trade in which was significantly over $10K.

BTW: All electric errand 32 miles on one charge with 2% remaining...

bisco · Apr 23, 2018

congrats and all the best!

PriusPostus2 · Apr 23, 2018

citiprius said: ↑

Just purchased from R.I. dealer last Friday, this is my 2nd Prime. I can't resist the great deal and wanted to trade in my 2017 Corolla SE.

MSRP: $30,277 (Premium Blue with All Weather carpet package, Side Molding and edge guard)
Toyota rebate: $4,500
Dealer discount: $3,840 ($3,000 below invoice)
Sale price: $21,937
Doc fee: $220
Temp tag: $24.5
Plus state sales tax and TTL/reg..

I did not take other unless stuff like fabric protection (come on it's leather!) and the extended warranty. Before I reveal their name, just wanted to want you first, please read below:

I drove around 11 hours round trip, and spend 7 hours at the dealership!! Before I head out, I have confirmed that the price is cash purchase price (so that I can get the $4500 Toyota rebate). When I arrive, they said I have to finance to get the dealer discount. Luckily I can still get the $4500 toyota rebate. Their sale price is cheap, but they low ball my 2017 corolla trade in value significantly. I have spend a lots of time to negotiate the trae-in vaue. In addition, their processing is super slow, and I think they make you wait intentionaly. When I pick up my car, (after they detailed it), I found lot of tiny scratches, just like someone was using a dirty cloth to wash or dry the car. They had to bring in the car to buff it couple of times and the result is only acceptable. It was already 10:00pm, myself and my wife were extremely tired and we have to take it. Anyway bad experience. The only plus side is their price, doc fee is also low.

You've been warned!

New Toyota Dealer Warwick RI | New Toyota Cars Providence RI Area

Currently they only have 2 premium left! (15 Advance though).
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Yes, my wife said this dealership was rather unorganized when she picked up the car compared to others we have dealt with.

I made sure to document in email that it was the cash price. Since we flew across the country to get the car, it would have added a lot of wrinkles to deal with financing and try to get home state tax and registration correct. Finance manager said our deal was the best he's seen. Hope no one got reprimanded for it.

But they definitely had the best price!

PriusPostus2 · Apr 23, 2018

(Oops. Sorry for double post)

bwilson4web · Apr 23, 2018

PriusPostus2 said: ↑

(Oops. Sorry for double post)
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Da da da dats dats OK Okie dokie.

We’ve seen worse.

Bob Wilson

kartik · Apr 24, 2018

PCPrime said: ↑

I bought my Prime Advanced without leaving my house, everything done by email. Wire-transferred money to the dealership and they sent the documents overnight for me to sign. Had the car shipped by a transport company then I went to DMV near me to get the Title and Tag.
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Could you please kindly give me the dealers info. Thank you so much in advance!!!

PCPrime · Apr 24, 2018

kartik said: ↑

Could you please kindly give me the dealers info. Thank you so much in advance!!!
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Dianne Whitmire
Fleet and Internet Sales Director
Carson Toyota
1333 E 223rd Street, Carson, CA 90745

Dianne's SoCal Prius Primes 2017 deals (2018 inbound/here) | PriusChat

westy72658 · Apr 25, 2018

Steve Bowie said: ↑

And remember, the bolder the color, the safer the car IMO. I like the idea that other drivers see me better in my bright blue Prime. I don’t speed so I’m not overly concerned about the police picking me out .
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You may have convinced me to pick a blue one !

benagi · Apr 25, 2018

kartik said: ↑

Could you please kindly give me the dealers info. Thank you so much in advance!!!
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I did the same thing back in Dec., going thru Carson Toyota in Carson, CA. I also dealt with Dianne Whitmire.

dacrazyman · Apr 25, 2018

PCPrime said: ↑

Dianne Whitmire
Fleet and Internet Sales Director
Carson Toyota
1333 E 223rd Street, Carson, CA 90745

Dianne's SoCal Prius Primes 2017 deals (2018 inbound/here) | PriusChat
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what pricing are you seeing from dianne/carson toyota? there is no pricing on that thread. your help is appreciated.

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