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2014 versus 2013 Plug-in Prius - which is a better deal?

Discussion in 'Dealers & Pricing' started by rmgcjs, Oct 13, 2013.

  1. rmgcjs

    rmgcjs New Member

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    I am likely buying a 2013 base model prius plug in in CA for 28,400 plus T & L. Is it worth waiting for the 2014?
     
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    Toyota just announced a steep price cut in the 14 plug ins. It was in my Sunday paper (the L.A. Times) I suggest you research the 14's before making a purchase.
     
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    usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD

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    He is getting $1,500 below the new 2014 price cut.

    After $2,500 tax credit, it is below $26k. Pretty good deal especially in CA.
     
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    I know that the new base model is priced at $29,990. Don't know how much below I can get it for. Sounds like someone got a 2014 for $28,500? That's about my 2013 price, though I am getting the blizzard pearl with no upcharge. Still, not a big difference for a year older car... thanks
     
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    Thanks for the link!
     
  6. markabele

    markabele owner of PiP, then Leaf, then Model 3

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    So the 2014's are already out over here in the states? I thought the Prius model usually wasn't for sale until a little later in the year.
     
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    I was able to get my dealers in Nor Cal to lower the price down to 28K flat. There were ads for < 28.3K
    Should I wait or...
     
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    :)Stopped by the local dealer here yesterday. Very few 2013s left, everything else are 2014s.
     
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    markabele owner of PiP, then Leaf, then Model 3

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    Interesting. Any incentives on the 2014's?
     
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    No doubt the incentives will be less on 2014 models and I thought the 2014 PiP was arriving at dealers in late November? The price trend for 2013 PiP's is headed downward and there's currently 0% financing. My guess is you would end up paying slightly more, $800-$1200 for the 2014.
     
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    markabele owner of PiP, then Leaf, then Model 3

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    I'm thinking the sales guys don't know what they are talking about (standard) in the above case where they said there were already 2014's. I don't think any Prius has ever come out this early, unless it was a special MY release.
     
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    :)It was early Sunday (101313) morning and the dealership wasn't open yet. I saw several 2014 Prius Vs and some regular 2014 Prius hatchbacks. Verified by the factory window sticker.
     
  13. markabele

    markabele owner of PiP, then Leaf, then Model 3

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    I suppose this would give more credence to a 2015 Gen4 that gets released almost mid year next year.