Is a 2018 Prius worth $6000 more than a Prius 2016?

If the mileage was the same I would say no but that is unlikely. My 2016 has 7,000 miles on it but this is not common. Once you start adding trim levels it kind of adds another piece to the puzzle.

 

I suggest you do some of your own research, I believe from what I have read that the 18 has a lot more safety systems standard in the 2 model then the 16 or the early 17 model. If true things like trader cruise control blind spot motoring rear cross traffic alert and automatic braking would make the 18 far more attractive to me.

 

Yes. Aside from differences in mileage, condition, and remaining warranty coverage (if any), as @Munpot42 kindly points out, the main difference between model years 2016 and 2018 for the Prius Two is that the 2016 model doesn’t have the Toyota Safety Sense P (TSS-P) package with the forward camera and radar system, which provides features such as Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection and Dynamic Radar Cruise Control.

For 2016, TSS-P was unavailable on Prius Two, optional on Prius Three and Four, and standard on Prius Three Touring and Four Touring. For 2017 and later, TSS-P was standard on all trim levels. There were other relatively minor changes for 2017 and 2018, but all three model years share the same basic design.

 

My '16 has TSS-P, so be sure to do your homework.

 

Remember even if you are comparing sold 2018 that has no miles on it and brand new unsold 2018 on the lot, the sold one will be at least a few thousand dollars lower price. That's depreciation. As soon as a car is sold, it loose the value. If you compare 2016 and 2018, $6K is minimal depreciation regardless of the miles on it. Question is, is it worth to you to own a brand new car with all the bells and whistles (including better financing rate and longer warranty). Financially, it's always better to buy a car used, but that's not always the only reason to decide on purchasing your next car.

 

You should be good to go, then, if you can get that car at a good price. Just be sure that any recalls have been addressed. I know the early Gen 4 cars needed a fix for the parking brake that would sometimes not release properly. There may have been other issues that arose in the early production models that were corrected in the later ones. Check the Toyotaowners.com site for any Service Bulletins that might apply to your car.

 

...also be aware some Gen4 have spare tires, and some do not.

 

IIHS tests show better headlights in 2017 and 2018 models

2016 Toyota Prius
2017 Toyota Prius

 

I have almost the exact same question as you. We are nearing the end of our lease of a 2016 Prius Two with 23,000 miles. Our residual value is $14,936.00. So the question we have is... purchase our leased 2016 prius or purchase a new 2018? Looking at both side by side for an additional $6K we would basically be getting the new safety features and 23,000 less miles. I don't the think differences add up to $6,000 worth of value. I am interested to hear what you decide to do.

 

You've had it new - you know it's been well looked after, serviced, hasn't been rebuilt after a major crash (assuming that's all correct) ... so it should still be a good car. Probably.

New car would have the safety features, supposedly better headlights, full warranty - different colour if you want it. 23,000 less miles.

Depends? - do you normally change cars when they run out of warranty or lease? I have changed cars every 3 years for my last 4 cars.

It's almost a "flip a coin" situation.

 

I've not tried ENTUNE - I heard comments that it's not worth trying, so didn't. I haven't missed it. But depends on what your needs are.

There is no Android or Apple Auto on any of the PRIUS, I believe. But I've heard that it's coming on a limited number of 2019 cars.

 

with regard to lack of CarPlay/android auto. I think it would be cool to have that option. However, I don't want to base my entire car purchase based on the radio because of all the bells and whistles that come with a car, the radio is one of the easier features to upgrade. For now I just use a good phone mount and bluetooth. Maybe when wireless apple car play become more available in aftermarket units I will upgrade.

 

My lease ends in March, The 2019 should be out by then. Someone posted earlier about 19 Prius wishlist. My only wish is that it comes with Apple Carplay, everything else can stay as is

 

Where can I get a '16 for 16k?