[janowak]

I heard on TV that Toyota will introduce its hybrid camery competitively priced with Honda's Accord at $26,000. Won't that make the Prius expensive in relation? Can we anticipate a price reduction on the Prius?

Still don't have one but getting close.

J. A. Nowak

 

[hyperion]

The Honda Accord hybrid according to Edmunds bottom list price is $31,540.
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There is an article in one of Louisvilles papers today that the Toyota Camry Hybrid will be bottom listing at $26,480. I don't believe there has been any official factory info put out as yet. (maybe about 4 to 5 thousand greater than a standard Camry)
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That would seem to indicate that you will be able to get a pretty well equipped Accord hybrid for about $34,000 and a similar equipped Camry hybid at around thirty one.

 

[ken1784]

There is an article in one of Louisvilles papers today that the Toyota Camry Hybrid will be bottom listing at $26,480. I don't believe there has been any official factory info put out as yet. (maybe about 4 to 5 thousand greater than a standard Camry)

The base MSRP of Camry Hybrid is $25,900.
http://pressroom.toyota.com/Releases/Vi ... 6032990762

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[hyperion]

I believe the Louisville paper article mentioned including the delivery charges for both cars in their quoted price.

 

[mrv]

Accord Hybrid starting MSRP is $30,990. Excluding tax, license, registration, $550.00 destination charge and options.
http://automobiles.honda.com/models/mod ... ord+Hybrid

Toyota Prius, starting MSRP is $21,725. Excluding delivery, processing, and handling (DPH) fee of $580, + $55 if in AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, OK, SC and TX. Also excludes tax, license, title, registration, and options.
http://www.toyota.com/prius/models.html

Toyota Camry Hybrid, starting MSRP is $25,900. Excluding delivery, processing, and handling (DPH) fee of $580, + $55 if in AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, OK, SC and TX. Also excludes tax, license, title, registration, and options.
http://www.toyota.com/camry/models_hybrid.html

 

[cooljw]

I get the feeling that in some parts of the country, the only thing that's supporting MSRP Prius pricing is the federal tax credit incentive.

Just in case you missed it, here's a good article about the tax credits:
http://www.marketwatch.com/News/Sto...589F68}&source=blq/yhoo&dist=yhoo&siteid=yhoo

The guys from Edmunds mentions that he thinks pricing will come down as the tax credit gets phased out.

 

[TechGuy]

Tax Credit???

Speaking of the tax credit; If you are being taxed based upon AMT
Alternative Minimum Tax) rules, does the hybrid credit really provide a tax benefit?

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[cooljw]

If you are subject to the AMT then you don't get any benefit from the hybrid tax credit.

 

[TechGuy]

Tax Credit???

Thanks for the clarification on the tax credit applicability. A large percentage of the people I know are subject to AMT.

Here in the Silicon Valley, income is generally higher than most other parts of the country. However, one pays a considerably greater percentage of income in taxes and housing costs. Sometimes I wonder if it is really worth it...

Thanks again.