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Differences between a package II and III?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by tarusse1, Dec 5, 2009.

  1. tarusse1

    tarusse1 New Member

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    I am looking at a II, and have looked at a III, also I have looked at an Insight EX. I really think the Prius is a better car, much quieter, better ride, and what seems to be better materials. I am somewhat limited on what I can spend and want to know the differences between a II and III. Also does the stock system in the II have built in XM, I have sirius know and really want a car with it built in and not have to hook my old unit but it isn't a breaking point.
     
    #1 tarusse1, Dec 5, 2009
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    IMO the Prius III is a better deal for the extra grand than the II but it depends on if you need:

    6 disk cd changer
    jbl stereo
    xm radio
    bluetooth

    That's the benefit of getting a III over a II. I feel the bluetooth and upgraded jbl/6 cd makes it worth it. The XM is only worth it if you know you'd want to subscribe...

    You can see the differences between each model here:

    Toyota Prius Hybrid - 2010 Models: Prius II, Prius III, Prius IV, Prius V
     
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  3. Strangelove

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    I looked at the II vs III (heck IV and V, even). For about the grand you spend on the factory stuff you can add a nice head unit with better nav than Toyata adds, bluetooth, DVD and a better amp. That's the direction I'm going.
     
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    Same here as strangelove, I orignally wanted a III with NAV, read about the NAV, they raised the price so it's now over 3K difference. For under 1K you can get a replacement HU that has everything you could ever need and the functionality is a lot better than the factory. I wish more would do this and send a message to Toyota to put a better NAV/iPod product in their car. The install is a lot easier on the new cars versus the 09 and previous models.
     
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    I'm going with the III because of information on Prius Chat forum. Toyota's web site probably had all the information, but I couldn't readily find it.

    I eliminated the I and II because they don't have the 6 CD changer and JBL Stereo.

    I eliminated the IV and V because I don't do leather under my butt.
     
    #6 morguex, Dec 7, 2009
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    The bluetooth is only for making phone calls. If you don't get the nav package, forget listening to music via bluetooth. I think you can be misled like I did.

    So if you are not an XM fan, like I am not an XM fan, you basically get a better sound system with a 6 CD changer, and a bluetooth connection for making calls. That's it.

    The JBL does sound better. The woofer is nice. Much better than the JBL on the Toyota Sienna - the other car that I own.

    Can someone elaborate between the two sound systems. Standard vs. JBL?
     
    #8 Rhino, Dec 7, 2009
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