Why should early buyers have to pay for USB? Here's the answer.

**Danny** · 04-22-2009, 09:14 PM

Why should I have to pay to have a dealer install the USB connection in my Nav-equipped Prius just because I bought mine before September?

I'm sure that this question will become a hot one on PriusChat in the next few days, and one that I really wanted answered myself, so I contacted Doug Coleman after the Live Q&A today to ask him. The answer makes sense: Because September buyers will be paying for it, too.

There are no specifics right now, but it looks like in September when the USB connectivity is added to the Navigation package, the price of the Navigation package will be going up. Doug couldn't tell me (he didn't know) if that price increase would be the same as the price a dealer will charge to install it, or if the dealer-installed USB will be more expensive.

Either way, for all you do-it-yourself-ers out there, I'm certain that the PriusChat Shop will have it available at a discounted price (shameless plug!).

**Tideland Prius** · 04-22-2009, 09:17 PM

Thanks again for hosting the chat. Guess it really is now Prius CHAT hehe..

Hopefully it won't be too expensive. It is a good option though and thus would make the Prius with the most widely available audio input/external sources compatability.

stream · 04-22-2009, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tideland Prius

Thanks again for hosting the chat. Guess it really is now Prius CHAT hehe..

Hopefully it won't be too expensive. It is a good option though and thus would make the Prius with the most widely available audio input/external sources compatability.

+1 on both counts.

HTMLSpinnr · 04-22-2009, 11:09 PM

In existing Toyota vehicles, the USB accessory is $299 installed.

Texas911 · 04-22-2009, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HTMLSpinnr

In existing Toyota vehicles, the USB accessory is $299 installed.

True but it replaces sat radio. So for those that like sat radio, its a bummer.

KK6PD · 04-22-2009, 11:33 PM

I missed the Chat,
Damn,
But whats this about adding USB connectivity ???

What does this accomplish, ?????

Just found the transcript of the chat. Got it!!! I want it!!!

HTMLSpinnr · 04-22-2009, 11:38 PM

I'd suspect in this case, it will supplement, not replace SAT radio, given the dependence on XM for traffic data.

USB connectivity allows either iPod integration or USB memory fob w/ MP3 integration. The plug will be next to the AUX jack in the center console.

paranoidandroid · 04-23-2009, 12:54 AM

Will Prius IIs be able to be USB upgraded?

**Tideland Prius** · 04-23-2009, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paranoidandroid

Will Prius IIs be able to be USB upgraded?

If you order the navigation option which is available on Prius III and above?

Texas911 · 04-23-2009, 09:22 AM

Well here's hoping it won't replace sat radio, but I don't plan on getting the Nav so there wouldn't be traffic info on it. I guess waiting to see how Toyota integrates it in Sept might be the best thing. I'm a big audiobook and podcast listener so a silly thing like iPod integration is important for my long commutes.

04-22-2009, 09:14 PM	#1
Danny Admin/Founder Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 5,290 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 38 Thanked 209 Times in 85 Posts Friends: 37	Why should early buyers have to pay for USB? Here's the answer. Why should I have to pay to have a dealer install the USB connection in my Nav-equipped Prius just because I bought mine before September? I'm sure that this question will become a hot one on PriusChat in the next few days, and one that I really wanted answered myself, so I contacted Doug Coleman after the Live Q&A today to ask him. The answer makes sense: Because September buyers will be paying for it, too. There are no specifics right now, but it looks like in September when the USB connectivity is added to the Navigation package, the price of the Navigation package will be going up. Doug couldn't tell me (he didn't know) if that price increase would be the same as the price a dealer will charge to install it, or if the dealer-installed USB will be more expensive. Either way, for all you do-it-yourself-ers out there, I'm certain that the PriusChat Shop will have it available at a discounted price (shameless plug!). __________________ Follow PriusChat on and *Buy your discounted 2010 Prius Accessories* here and support PriusChat: PriusChat Shop PriusChat Also Offers Discounts on: Extended Warranty - $1055 : Pre-Paid Maintenance - $875**

04-22-2009, 09:17 PM	#2
Tideland Prius Moderator of the North Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 19,633 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Technology Package (Canada) Thanks: 229 Thanked 345 Times in 244 Posts Friends: 23	Re: Why should early buyers have to pay for USB? Here's the answer. Thanks again for hosting the chat. Guess it really is now Prius CHAT hehe.. Hopefully it won't be too expensive. It is a good option though and thus would make the Prius with the most widely available audio input/external sources compatability.

04-22-2009, 11:09 PM	#4
HTMLSpinnr Gen III Forums Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Surprise, AZ (Phoenix) Posts: 4,074 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 216 Thanked 437 Times in 196 Posts Friends: 18	Re: Why should early buyers have to pay for USB? Here's the answer. In existing Toyota vehicles, the USB accessory is $299 installed.

04-22-2009, 11:33 PM	#6
KK6PD _ . _ . / _ _ . _ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,157 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #5 Thanks: 88 Thanked 35 Times in 32 Posts Friends: 11	Re: Why should early buyers have to pay for USB? Here's the answer. I missed the Chat, Damn, But whats this about adding USB connectivity ??? What does this accomplish, ????? Just found the transcript of the chat. Got it!!! I want it!!! Last edited by KK6PD; 04-22-2009 at 11:52 PM.

04-22-2009, 11:38 PM	#7
HTMLSpinnr Gen III Forums Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Surprise, AZ (Phoenix) Posts: 4,074 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 216 Thanked 437 Times in 196 Posts Friends: 18	Re: Why should early buyers have to pay for USB? Here's the answer. I'd suspect in this case, it will supplement, not replace SAT radio, given the dependence on XM for traffic data. USB connectivity allows either iPod integration or USB memory fob w/ MP3 integration. The plug will be next to the AUX jack in the center console.

04-23-2009, 12:54 AM	#8
paranoidandroid Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Posts: 15 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Premium - CA Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Why should early buyers have to pay for USB? Here's the answer. Will Prius IIs be able to be USB upgraded?

04-23-2009, 09:22 AM	#10
Texas911 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Houston, Texas USA Posts: 229 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: N/A Package: #5 Touring Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts Friends: 1	Re: Why should early buyers have to pay for USB? Here's the answer. Well here's hoping it won't replace sat radio, but I don't plan on getting the Nav so there wouldn't be traffic info on it. I guess waiting to see how Toyota integrates it in Sept might be the best thing. I'm a big audiobook and podcast listener so a silly thing like iPod integration is important for my long commutes.

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