Pricing Coming Tomorrow? 2010 Base Price Slashed BELOW 2009 Base Price!

**Danny** · 04-20-2009, 08:17 PM

A new story entry has been added:

Pricing Coming Tomorrow? 2010 Base Price Slashed BELOW 2009 Base Price!

Quote:

According to sources giving information to Bloomberg, Toyota is poised to announce 2010 Prius pricing TOMORROW, April 21st. This is a day early from most PriusChat forum member guesses, but I don't think anyone will mind. Here's the real juicy piece of news: Toyota plans to cut the base price of the 2010 Prius by $1,000 down to $21,000 compared to the 2009 Base MSRP of $22k.

fredthepostman · 04-20-2009, 08:26 PM

What do they mean when they say not to expect the 21000 base prius to arrive until summer???? Do they expect people to pay 1000 more for for the car in June then July?

**Danny** · 04-20-2009, 08:28 PM

I think it means that Prius II - V will be available at launch, but Prius I won't be available until later. I'm guessing the end of the summer.

Here's the exact quote from Bloomberg: "New Prius models will be available in a month; the cheaper ones not until later in the year, said the person."

Lafferty · 04-20-2009, 08:32 PM

Hi everyone,

I've been learning a lot about the new Prius from all of you, so I just want to say thank you.

Does anyone know why they are planning on releasing the base Prius later in the summer?

fredthepostman · 04-20-2009, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny

I think it means that Prius II - V will be available at launch, but Prius I won't be available until later. I'm guessing the end of the summer.

Here's the exact quote from Bloomberg: "New Prius models will be available in a month; the cheaper ones not until later in the year, said the person."

Thanks!!! After reading it a few times ,I finally got it.(Past my bed time)

**Danny** · 04-20-2009, 08:33 PM

It was probably a late decision, and so it hasn't been produced alongside the rest of the Prius models coming to the US. Also, the summer will hopefully be a big season for Prius sales and Toyota would rather sell the higher-end models than the base

usbseawolf2000 · 04-20-2009, 08:40 PM

According to LA Times interpretation,

Quote:

Toyota blinked and decided to cut the price of the 2010 Prius to $21,000, down from a base price of $22,000 for the 2009 model, according to Bloomberg News.

A less-pricey Prius | Up to Speed | Los Angeles Times

Lafferty · 04-20-2009, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny

It was probably a late decision, and so it hasn't been produced alongside the rest of the Prius models coming to the US. Also, the summer will hopefully be a big season for Prius sales and Toyota would rather sell the higher-end models than the base

That makes sense. I guess my only worry is that gas prices will skyrocket again by the time the base model is for sale.

Thanks.

fredthepostman · 04-20-2009, 09:02 PM

Does this mean that all packages would be priced off of the base package??? Or does this mean that only the base package has a new low price? I guess we will find out tomorrow.

PriusForThePeople · 04-20-2009, 09:06 PM

OH MY GOD!!!

fredthepostman- I hope you're right about the package off the base price. If that's true this is AMAZING. This changes all my plans. I may now have to consider getting a 2010... if, of course, this all holds true.
Nonetheless, exciting news. Thanks!!!

04-20-2009, 08:26 PM	#2
fredthepostman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: boothwyn pa Posts: 404 My Car: Prius On Order Model: III Package: N/A Thanks: 79 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Friends: 7	Re: Pricing Coming Tomorrow? 2010 Base Price Slashed BELOW 2009 Base Price! What do they mean when they say not to expect the 21000 base prius to arrive until summer???? Do they expect people to pay 1000 more for for the car in June then July?

04-20-2009, 08:28 PM	#3
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	Re: Pricing Coming Tomorrow? 2010 Base Price Slashed BELOW 2009 Base Price! I think it means that Prius II - V will be available at launch, but Prius I won't be available until later. I'm guessing the end of the summer. Here's the exact quote from Bloomberg: "New Prius models will be available in a month; the cheaper ones not until later in the year, said the person." __________________ 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**

04-20-2009, 08:32 PM	#4
Lafferty Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 162 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: II Package: No Package Thanks: 14 Thanked 65 Times in 22 Posts Friends: 6	Re: Pricing Coming Tomorrow? 2010 Base Price Slashed BELOW 2009 Base Price! Hi everyone, I've been learning a lot about the new Prius from all of you, so I just want to say thank you. Does anyone know why they are planning on releasing the base Prius later in the summer?

04-20-2009, 08:33 PM	#6
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	Re: Pricing Coming Tomorrow? 2010 Base Price Slashed BELOW 2009 Base Price! It was probably a late decision, and so it hasn't been produced alongside the rest of the Prius models coming to the US. Also, the summer will hopefully be a big season for Prius sales and Toyota would rather sell the higher-end models than the base __________________ 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**

04-20-2009, 09:02 PM	#9
fredthepostman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: boothwyn pa Posts: 404 My Car: Prius On Order Model: III Package: N/A Thanks: 79 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Friends: 7	Re: Pricing Coming Tomorrow? 2010 Base Price Slashed BELOW 2009 Base Price! Does this mean that all packages would be priced off of the base package??? Or does this mean that only the base package has a new low price? I guess we will find out tomorrow.

04-20-2009, 09:06 PM	#10
PriusForThePeople Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 105 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: N/A Package: #2 Touring Thanks: 6 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 0	Re: Pricing Coming Tomorrow? 2010 Base Price Slashed BELOW 2009 Base Price! OH MY GOD!!! fredthepostman- I hope you're right about the package off the base price. If that's true this is AMAZING. This changes all my plans. I may now have to consider getting a 2010... if, of course, this all holds true. Nonetheless, exciting news. Thanks!!!

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