Sad Day, lots of $$ repairs. Trying to save what I can. 12v Battery?

Are you a AAA member? Several years ago AAA changed mine out for the low $100s. I'm not sure it was a very good battery, but it did the trick.

Otherwise, $180 for a good battery is about as low as you can get. I got one for just over $200 from Toyota recently. The DIY is not too bad, a little more involved than a standard car, just some light mechanical things to remove.

 

Are you a AAA member? Several years ago AAA changed mine out for the low $100s. I'm not sure it was a very good battery, but it did the trick.

Otherwise, $180 for a good battery is about as low as you can get. I got one for just over $200 from Toyota recently. The DIY is not too bad, a little more involved than a standard car, just some light mechanical things to remove.

 

You want an externally vented AGM battery with JIS posts the buzzword for this battery is S46B24R.
Besides Toyota and Optima many auto parts stores will have this battery (NAPA, ORielly, Advance, etc)

Optima DS46B24R Optima battery direct fit replacement for Prius 2004 to 2015 , Prius V & Plug-in Prius with Instructions

 

I priced a Toyota battery for my brother-in-law last spring at Broadway Toyota in Portland for $190. I would guess you could probably find a genuine Toyota battery for less than the Optima. Try looking at the Toyota dealership websites.

There is Seattle, Lake City, the one near Edmonds -- Fife or Tacoma if you are that far south.

Also, that stupid store, Batteries Plus has a Prius battery for around $200.

A lot of times they have discount coupons for parts and/or service on their web sites.

Putting in the battery is a little fussy, but no big deal. Lots of instructions on this site.

The Batteries Plus at Northgate is quoting the Duracell for the SmartKey Prius at $195. You get 10 percent off if you order online and pickup in store.

They offer free installation on some batteries, but I doubt that holds with the Prius, but at any rate, you get the battery for around $175,

Maybe you can pay them $20 to get them to install. Personally, I would do it myself, but...

 

I got Optima AGM Yellow Top from Pepboys. Make sure you order online in order to get 25% off, then go to the store to pay and pick it up. It is not very difficult to install into Prius yourself.

Optima Yellowtop PRUIS Deep Cycle Car Battery Group Size DS46B24R | Tire Details | Pep Boys

 

well, hard luck OP ...but I thought you were going say HV Batt died and WA does not extend to 10 yrs. like CA...so hopefully that does not happen!

 

Optima is a less than ideal choice.
Car Batteries | Pep Boys | Battery Installation | Car Service

1) Bosch AGM is $143 vs Optima $187.
2) Warranty: Bosch 4 yr vs Optima 3 yr.
3) AmpHrour: Bosch 46 AmpHr vs Optima 38AmpHr. Optima looses a lot of capacitynb/c of the spiral co struction vs traditional plate construction.

Toyota True Start AGM for Prius can be had for $160-$180, if you price shop and get the local dealer to beat or match the cheaper dealer. 7yr pro-rated warranty.

 

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Yellow top for under $150 free shipping
http://www.streetsideauto.com/p/optima-yellowtop-deep-cycle-ds46b24r/?utm_source=googlepepla&utm_medium=adword&gclid=CNaZ6MulxM8CFUY8gQodSJkCow

remove headlight and get some clear silicone sealer at wal mart for 6 bucks, reseal the seams and a new bulb...or buy one off e bay or a junk yard

 

plus the prime membership, i think its 90 bucks a year

 

FWIW: Replacing the Prius battery is a clean, grease free procedure as it is located inside the car. Takes 30-40 minutes the first time, half that the second time. A good video on youtube does it in less than 5 minutes. I always wait for a 25% off parts coupon at Toyota or Advance.