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Need HELP - Trying to lease a 2011 Prius!

Discussion in 'Dealers & Pricing' started by ashley5128, Mar 11, 2011.

  1. ashley5128

    ashley5128 New Member

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    Hi there,

    I'm trying to figure out the best possible lease deal available in California (I'm based in Los Angeles) for a Prius. Looking to lease something by April 1. I feel like the prices that they're using are being padded because of the high gas prices, but it doesn't seem to make real sense when I break down the numbers. The Prius IV lease prices are higher than getting an A4 or a BMW!

    I don't really care about any of the upgrade options other than leather. I'm not sure if I need navigation - the only reason I want it is for the rearview camera. Is the Nav worth the extra cost?

    I want a lease for 24 or 36 months, don't want to put anything other than tax/title/tags down, and need 10k miles per year.

    I'd love to get as close to $300-350 a month including tax as possible. Is that realistic? Whats rates and deals are out there? I know that the best way to do this is to negotiate the price as if I'm buying the car and then back into a leasing price.

    I was quoted $462/month inc tax for a Prius IV, and $329/month for a Prius II with leather interior installed.

    What are the current residuals and money factors for a Prius II w/ leather and a Prius IV? I've had trouble finding those numbers.


    Thanks!
    Ashley
     
    #1 ashley5128, Mar 11, 2011
  2. creativeguy

    creativeguy Member

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    The prius is becoming a hot car again, because of the gas prices. Also, depending on the extent of damage to Toyota's factories and shipping centers in Japan due to the earthquake/tsunami, they may get even hotter. If you need the car, get it NOW!
     
    #2 creativeguy, Mar 11, 2011
  3. DianneWhitmire

    DianneWhitmire High PRIUStess

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    Ashley, that sounds very feasible.
    I did ask you to call me or email me in another post. Perhaps if I ask here in your own thread, you'll do it. :)

     
    #3 DianneWhitmire, Mar 12, 2011
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    Ashley I got an ad the other day from Toyota of Glendora for zero down at $350 a month. Pretty sure that deal goes the same with other Toyota dealerships if you're not near Glendora. It's for a 2011 PriusII.
     
    #4 Livi, Mar 12, 2011
  5. DianneWhitmire

    DianneWhitmire High PRIUStess

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    That $350 seems too high.

    PS: what the heck is your avatar? :)
     
    #5 DianneWhitmire, Mar 12, 2011
  6. bisco

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    a puppy, init?
     
    #6 bisco, Mar 12, 2011
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