The Prius III has the Smart key system. It also has the JBL Radio and bluetooth.
The real question should be weather she wants leather or not. Leather comes standard in the IV and V
I bought a 1225 with NV
prius III with navagation. I enjoy it.

 

Thank you... I appreciate that information... but my understanding is that the Prius III only has the smart key system on the Driver's door...??

Whereas the IV or V have it on drivers door, front passenger door, and rear hatch. Which my wife has decided is one of the basic necessities of life... right after food and water... heehee. In fact she is often frustrated when she walks up to any other car and the darn thing does not recognize her and unlock the door....

Yes she does want leather... although personally my experience is that after-market leather can be much nicer than the standard Toyota leather (we have an '05 Prius with Nav, but that year they did not offer leather so we added after-market leather and seat heaters... and we really like the after market product... it is thicker, richer and nicer looking... IMHO of course).

 

I looked at the IV and V and got the V. It is the only one available with the Advanced Technology Package which includes the dynamic (radar controlled) cruise control and Lane Keep Awake (LKA) (I'm a gadget lover). I like a sunroof, and so had one installed. The Solar Sunroof option on the IV just operates a ventilation fan, and gives you the option of remote starting the A/C for a few minutes. If this is that important, you can install the remote engine start and get the same result. The larger wheels on the V also come with an improved suspension system. Retrofitting the fog lights is not a big deal if you want to go with the IV.

 

Thanks Skipper I appreciate the comments.

As the car spends much of its time in Las Vegas, we decided to go with the Ventilation Fan hoping it would help keep the interior a little cooler.

I too am a "gadget freak" and was tempted by the AT package..., but did not want to have to pop with the extra ~$2K, but I certainly like the "look" of the V with the larger wheels, tires, and fog lights.

 

foglights can be added afterwards (PriusChat Shop just stocked it as a new item).. Congrats on your new IV! (or to be new if you haven't picked it up yet)

 

Thanks Tide.......

We picked it up on Monday the 31st.

Traded in our 2008 package #6 Prius for the new Prius IV.

We also have an '05 with Nav and Bluetooth... sounds like the Premium Package you mention in your bio....

Thank you for the suggestion on Prius Chat... I have put the fog-lights, window shade, and mud-guards in my basket... and am waiting to hear if the side moldings are available.

 

Canadian packages are different. For the Gen 2, we had the base, then the Premium Package (which is everything sans nav/bluetooth) then the Navigation package which adds nav and bluetooth.


Canadian dealers have it as an official Toyota Canada accessory. It's kinda skinny. It's also available via the PC shop.