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Leasing Prius pkg 2 vs RAV4 Hybrid XLE

Discussion in 'Dealers & Pricing' started by 737823, Aug 9, 2016.

  1. 737823

    737823 New Member

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    New to this forum and wanted to stop by and get some input. I am currently shopping for an ICE vehicle (other vehicle is a BMW i3 BEV) for the occasional road trip and household chores. I have previously driven a 2007 Prius II and 2010 Lexus HS 250h Premium, so I am familiar with the Lexus/Toyota hybrid technology. It seems at least in MA I am getting lower payments on the 2016 RAV4 Hybrid XLE than the Prius package II. I attribute this to the higher residual value (62% vs 55%) and dealers seem more willing to discount the RAV. Has the Prius always been such a relatively undesirable vehicle to lease? I purchased my 2007 outright when they had a 0% offer in late 2007.
     
  2. kenji4861

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    "dealers seem more willing to discount the RAV"

    What? The rebates alone tell you the Rav4 Hybrids are higher in demand.