Anyway I got it right before they became super popular. That is significant b/c I ended up returning in 2 (basemodel) Prius b4 I got the package 6 with options and leather. I doubt i could have done that now, and they were not happy with me (gave me my deposit back and everything)!

1st Prius (pkg 1) – I found needed the NAV as i came to rely on it in my old car and Orlando can be very confusing. Turned that one in with 2 days.

2cd Prius (pkg 5) – Had this one for 1 day in a rain storm. I have kids and I live in FL and that cloth (especially beige) would have been filthy in a month. So I opted for the leather.
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Final Prius (pkg 6) – grey leather interior. Love it, seats wipe down easy, throw the carpet mats in the gentle cycle and they come out looking like brand new.

Bluetooth phone – Love it! Once you have it set up tru MFD, no more fumbling for your phone your calls come in thru stereo speaker and MFD. As cell phone use in cars is being outlawed in more and more states this will be a necessity.

Smart Key – Love it! You never have to take your keys out of your purse. I was notorious for losing my keys. Walk up to car, door unlock automatically. Push button, car on! How easy is that. Another neat feature is that you can program it so that only driver door will unlock if you live in big city and crime is a factor.

Nav – i use it all the time.

Back up camera – could have done without but I do have an extra sense of security that nothing is behind me (ie small kids or my dog).

6 disk changer – dont use it much as I plug my Palm in Aux jack and play music thru it.

Bottom line at 26-28k, you are paying alot for the luxury of cheaper gas bill(which some say wont pay out for 6-8 yrs) and less carbon footprint. The top of the line Prius is very sleek and space efficient little car (me, my 2 kids, and 6 foot boyfreind) tool around comfortably. But it you do add aftermarket (bluetooth or NAV) you’ll have wires and integration hassle. So yes I think it is better to get pkg 6, right off.

In case u are interested; I would also recommend the bra (we have terrible love bugs which if not cleaned expeditiously eat the paint finish). Also the carpet cargo liner (can throw in wash as well) as u load your groceries and stuff. Also rear bumper guard as ppl tend to rest stuff on bumper b4 loading into trunk and it will get scratched.

Hope this helps, ENJOY!

The Prius is a nice little car, but I think I’d go for something else and take a small hit on the mileage.