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Old 12-15-10, 11:24 AM
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Default Base Lexus CT200h or loaded Toyota Prius?

Base Lexus CT200h = $29,120.
Fully loaded Toyota Prius (Model V) = $34,010.


Some things that the Prius will have that the CT won't:
  • 51/48 mpg
  • Dynamic Cruise Control
  • Pre-collision System
  • Lane Keep Assist
  • Intelligent Park Assist
  • Navigation DVD System
  • XM Nav Traffic
  • Backup Camera
  • Solar roof panel
  • Toyota Care 2-yr 25k-mile maintenance service


DISCUSS.

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Old 12-15-10, 11:36 AM
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Prius, if I want a hybrid I'll take the one which is more fuel efficient and bigger. Also knowing Lexus of Canada, the Prius could probably be equipped better as well.
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Old 12-15-10, 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
Base Lexus CT200h = $29,120.
Fully loaded Toyota Prius (Model V) = $34,010.


Some things that the Prius will have that the CT won't:
  • 51/48 mpg
  • Dynamic Cruise Control
  • Pre-collision System
  • Lane Keep Assist
  • Intelligent Park Assist
  • Navigation DVD System
  • XM Nav Traffic
  • Bluetooth
  • Backup Camera
  • Safety Connect
  • Solar roof panel
  • Toyota Care 2-yr 25k-mile maintenance service


DISCUSS.
Actually this is not all correct.

Bluetooth Audio and connectivity
Safety Connect

Are standard on the CT 200h.


CT 200h comes with a 4yr/50k Bumper to Bumper and 6yr/70k Powertrain. Complimentary loan car service and first two scheduled maintenance are free.
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Old 12-15-10, 11:43 AM
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unless you're in Canada or Europe you can't get the solar sunroof on the V....screwed up options in the US
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Originally Posted by flipside909
Actually this is not all correct.

Bluetooth Audio and connectivity
Safety Connect

Are standard on the CT 200h.
Edited!

Thank you for the clarification...
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Old 12-15-10, 12:26 PM
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The CT200's interior looks nicer, imo. I have a relative with a Prius. Decent, but plasticky. I like the gauges right in front of the driver in the CT200 as well..
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Prius just because of the gas mileage. The CT doesnt have a navi?!
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I understand this thread is talking about a base CT, but if you add Nav package, Audio package, and Pre collision system/Dynamic Cruise control package to the CT, total is also around $34k.

Does the loaded Prius come with leather seats? Base CT doesn't (leather seats comes in a $1300 package).
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Originally Posted by ekc
I understand this thread is talking about a base CT, but if you add Nav package, Audio package, and Pre collision system/Dynamic Cruise control package to the CT, total is also around $34k.
Nav/Audio and PCS are usually independent of one another, and cost about $3-4k each package. That would wind the CT to near $37k, without other packages such as moonroof, leather seats, LED headlamps, etc.

Originally Posted by ekc
Does the loaded Prius come with leather seats? Base CT doesn't (leather seats comes in a $1300 package).
Yes, the Prius has leather seats for the higher-end models.

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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT


Yes, the Prius has leather seats for the higher-end models.
What's weird is the top of the line loaded $35K Prius V doesn't have that solar interior cooling moonroof.
The V doesn't have a moonroof available standard or as an option.
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
Nav/Audio and PCS are usually independent of one another, and cost about $3-4k each package. That would wind the CT to near $37k, without other packages such as moonroof, leather seats, LED headlamps, etc.
Thanks. I was basing my information on another thread in the CT section which listed the optional package prices.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ct-...rt-at-29k.html

Looks like PCS requires Moonroof, Nav, Audio, and Leather packages. If you also add the LED headlamps, the CT would be more $5000 more expensive than the Prius.

CT still gets my vote though. I like its style and sportiness.
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Old 12-15-10, 03:42 PM
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I really like both but the drive is a huge difference. Prius drives like a Camry (which is clearly what people want). CT drives like an IS sport. CT is more luxurious inside as well and feels better put together. Prius is larger in the rear with more cargo room.

I hate the Prius IV and V packages and the way its set up too.

CT for me.
 
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i choose the ct, but not sure if this is really a valid comparison. i am not sure how many shoppers will cross ship between two?
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Originally Posted by Joeb427
What's weird is the top of the line loaded $35K Prius V doesn't have that solar interior cooling moonroof.
The V doesn't have a moonroof available standard or as an option.
yes IV can get solar roof and not 17s, and V can get 17s but not solar roof.

Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
Prius is larger in the rear with more cargo room.
oh, and the prius is not very big at all in rear and cargo, so the CT must be real small at the back. :/

loaded prius for me then, although i loathe the center guages and the weird center 'bridge'.
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Prius III also can be had with Navi and Solar Moonroof. The only seating option available is cloth, which I would go for rather than the IV.
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