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Cliff, the regional distributors have some control (to what amount I don't know) about what factory options will be available in their region. I suspect the idea was to offer a car that is taylored to the climate and regional needs (tinted windows in the SE, etc). However, some regional distributers are using their control to extract extra $$$ from the customer. In my region (Southeast) factory leather #8 cars are purposely not available so that aftermarket leather kits can be installed by the distributor or dealer (Port Installed Option) for extra profit. The SouthEast region includes FL,GA,SC,AL and one other. The Chicago region includes IL, IN, WI and maybe Michigan.

I went out of region to get a true #8, and to avoid other fake fees the SouthEast dealers add (Toyoguard package, admin fee, etc.)

Hope this helps.

 

SET consists of FL, GA, SC, NC, AL

by accessories do you mean post-purchase things like mudflaps, car bra, etc? pretty much everything i've wanted is available down here.

as far as option packages... well that varies by where you go.

good luck