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Difference between a 2013 and 2014 Prius C

Discussion in 'Prius c Main Forum' started by Mike & Flo Adams, May 27, 2014.

  1. Mike & Flo Adams

    Mike & Flo Adams "God makes the wind. We set the sails."

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    Would anyone here know if there are any significant differences between the 2013 and the 2014 models of the Prius C in the top end trim model?

    We were thinking about keeping just our 2012 Prius V but now are wondering if we should get a 2013 at the end of year closeout or a new 2014. We do not care about having the latest year model unless there is some engineering or technological advantage in doing so.

    Thank you!

    Mike
     
  2. RN4kids

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    I'm just contemplating purchasing a Prius C, so I'd like to hear that answer too!
     
  3. orenji

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    No difference, but the 2014 is now available in yellow, and Super white has been discontinued .
     
  4. Mike & Flo Adams

    Mike & Flo Adams "God makes the wind. We set the sails."

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    Thank you! We were thinking red anyway!

    Mike
     
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    I notice that for `14, they let you have the 15" steel wheels in the Three, and they let you get the upper trim levels without buying the sunroof. There has been some helpful press:
    2014 Toyota Prius C First Test - Motor Trend
     
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    Wow. I guess I shouldn't be surprised by the number of dopes commenting on that review who TRASH the Prius (and the Corolla for that matter).

    I should've remembered that it's likely gear heads who read & then comment on such reviews. Makes it seem like a Prius owner can't be both a "car guy" and someone who likes to save money operating a car…all for better acceleration?
     
  7. Didn't they also change all the blue interior trim (like on the doors and beside the glove compartment) to gray in the 2014?
     
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  10. JDF8

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    Yes, the interior trim is now silver instead of the blue or black (prius C IV) that was in the 2013.
     
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    for information's sake, the 2014 stock 15 inch tires are Goodyear Assurance as opposed to the Turanzas. 1lb lighter each than the turanza's (y)
     
  12. SwhitePC

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    Um...there has always been previous 2012-2013 pc3s that either came in 15" steel or alloy wheels and also pc3 and pc4 can come without moonroof for previous 2012-2013 years...it's just very rare (unless you directly order it w/o moonroof...which you would probably be paying the premium price upfront anyway, so you might as well go negotiate a pc3/pc4 already on the lot and still pay less then ordering one), since Toyota likes to throw moonroofs on almost all pc3-pc4 just to make people pay that extra $850+ for it.

    I thought it was whatever wheel they had on hand? b/c both C's I have are 2013 and one has the assurance while the other has the turanza? so I doubt that's really a change
     
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  13. ztanos

    ztanos All-around Geek!

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    I have a 2012 C4 w/out moonroof. There wasn't one available in Habanero with a Moonroof within 500 miles of my dealership at the time. They actually took money off to accommodate it not being there.
     
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    that's really nice...I don't really care for a moonroof or even use it much, but every pc3-pc4 in my area had moonroofs put on them (and dealers would use it as an extra bargaining chip to up the price tag more, zzz)
     
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    Yeah, I really really love my dealer. I got an amazing deal.