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What's cheapest Gen IV (used/new) in market today?

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Main Forum' started by jm98, Jan 15, 2018.

  1. jm98

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    I am wondering as Gen IV approaches two+ years in market, anyone seen running Gen IV under $8K? Regardless mileages and in running condition but not salvaged.

    Prius needs to get cheaper to compete with Kia/Hyundai...
     
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    get a prime, the incentives blow hyundai away.
     
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    Are incentives around $7 to $10K?
     
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    in ny/nj you get 4k rebate, another couple grande discount, then the $4,500. fed tax credit, and any state available.
     
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    He's talking about Gen 4, not Prime.

    Also, the Gen 4s aren't as cheap on the used car market because the incentives aren't as large as Hyundai.

    The Gen 4 Prius is larger than the Ioniq (even though on paper, some of the dimensions are the same. Weird). The Ioniq is a compact car.

    Also, the Gen 4 (2017 and newer) have TSS-P as standard equipment to somewhat offset the higher price. Those features are only available on the Ioniq Limited.


    But as bisco said, you can get a Prius Prime new for cheaper than a Gen 4 Prius or Ioniq once you factor in dealer/local incentives, the $4,500 tax credit and any state credit where applicable.
     
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    Cars ten years older than that are selling for that. JMO
     
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    It's crazy isn't it? Looks like Prius still has hype attached to it. Gen IV looks like robotic car and probably still hip with some folks.

    I looked at Ioniq in used market but not seeing anything under $19K. Looks like the overall used car market is hot...
     
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    odd, with gas so low.
     
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