Toyota Obligatory "optional" equipment@ MSRP (take it or leave it)

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  1. 2009Prius

    2009Prius A Wimpy DIYer

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    Thank you this helps a lot! :) So I assume with potential buyers' requests a dealer may negotiate with Toyota what kind of combination of port installed accessories it gets?
     
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    I just ordered today, slightly below MSRP for a unit with mats only, no other options. Another dealer offered at MSRP, before negotiations. The two closest dealers were demanding far more -- one at MSRP with $2400 of required options, the other with fewer options but a significant ADM. When I disclosed to him my lowest offer, he suggested I buy it. Now I have.

    My selling dealer indicates that Washington State has a quite large allocation. He thought it was because of the previous large volume, but I suspect the August 1 tax hike is also a factor.
     
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    Jabber Chicagoland Prius Guy

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    Nothing to do with Toyota itself. The dealer is the one who says what port installed options it gets. It is just a matter of clicking a few keys. SET and GST regions are a little different, though. They tell the dealers what options are being added.
     
    #23 Jabber, May 21, 2009
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