did i overpay for my prius 3 2011

what was the msrp?

 

Not living in California, I can't give you an answer based on regional information.

But somewhat unfortunately, automobiles are a big ticket item, that still exists in a "Camel Trader" enviroment.

I'd say if this was 6 months ago? You overpaid. But given the tragedy in Japan, coupled with dwindling supply, growing demand? What you paid may easily not be unreasonable for Prius right now...

I'm looking at used Gen 2 Prius- 2,3 years old being sold for $20,000+, if that makes you feel any better.

Ultimately, once you've purchased the automobile, the longer you keep it, the better the "value". If you like the vehicle and drive it for a decade? Then you will have gotten a good deal.

 

Sounds like a lot of dealer installed options, which are subject to being priced at the dealer's whim! Not knowing what exactly was added and not knowing what, if any, options were included from the factory on the car, it's hard to say if you over paid or not.

I never take the dealer installed options because typically they are grossly over priced! Generally you can do way better over the internet, even on the Toyota aftermarket parts.

 

Not possible to tell without more info:

#1) Is that the out-the-door price (including tax, docs, registration & delivery)? Please can clarify the negotiated purchase price without tax, registration, license, etc. Be careful to indicate if delivery is in that price.

#2) Did you get Nav and/or Solar Roof?

#3) What are the sticker prices for all the dealer add-ons

ToyotaCare is complimentary and included with almost all new Toyotas purchased these days. I did have one sales person pretending it was an extra or a feature that justified a higher price tag. Needless to say after that the entire experience was a waste of time, as he lost my business.

 

Live and learn. Don't worry, it's just money.

 

these days, i'm not so sure there is such a thing as a bad price.

 

+1

If you paid it, then it must have been a good deal at the time.

 

Chrome handles and wood dashboard on a Prius? Sounds fugly. Do you have pics? What kind of wheels did they put on? Hopefully they're not heavy.

 

Sounds like you paid too much. Too late now, so enjoy the high MPGs, technology and low emissions.

 

If you got what you wanted at the price you were willing to pay then no you did not overpay. Don't worry about what others think. These cars are now going for sticker price or over.