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Shopping for Prius is Difficult - have any tips

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by trimore7, Jun 11, 2018.

  1. Tideland Prius

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    ^ for a new car, yes. For a used car, it can be difficult depending on how old the car is. Automakers don't typically archive all their features/options lists (PDF or webpage) for very long (maybe 5-8 years) so if you're looking for an older vehicle, it may be difficult to find the exact options list.
     
  2. Prodigyplace

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    That's why we have Prius Chat.;)
    toyotacertified.com sometimes has the older sales brochures too.
     
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    Posted this in another thread, will probably be helpful to you. A quick visual guide to tell which trim the car is. This is for 2012-2015 models.

    All third-gen liftbacks model year 2012 and newer came with a backup camera, USB / iPod input, an auxiliary jack, and Bluetooth phone / audio streaming, regardless of trim level.
    • IF the top right button on the car's audio head unit is a play / pause icon, THEN it is a Two trim and does not have any additional equipment.
    • IF the top right button on the car's audio head unit says "APPS" and there is a little voice icon on the left side of the steering wheel, THEN it is a Three trim that has a built-in navigation system and some other goodies.
    • IF the car has all of that, plus Softex leather-like seats (as opposed to fabric), but has the smaller wheels with or without the plastic covers, THEN it is a Four trim.
    • IF the car has everything said previously but with larger wheels, cool white LED headlamps, and factory front fog lamps, THEN it is a Five trim.
    • Finally, IF the car has a crazy amount of buttons on the audio head unit (7 plus a knob on either side), plus a couple of extra buttons on the right side of the steering wheel, THEN it is the top-of-the-line Five trim with Advanced Technology Package with all the toys. Those are like unicorns.
    EDIT: Anyone want this in its own thread? I could set it up with some photo references...