XM installation costs on 06 Prius

[donrn]

Can anyone out there tell me what it should cost to install the Toyota XM package at the dealer level? My local dealer wants $340.00 plus the $330.00 in parts. The Maxima I installed XM in cost a total of $100.00 for the receiver and installation. Is this dealer goughing me?

[vincent]

If you're getting an integrated unit (plug and play into existing wiring, works with steering wheel and dash controls and displays on the MFD) $350 installed seems to be the going price. Coastal Tech sells an integrated XM kit or $299 with installation parts and instructions; $50 extra if you drive there (NE Florida) for installation. Just watch their delivery commitment; I hear they're very slow.

There's a issue you should be aware of. Aftermarket kits available today seem to limit the display to 10 characters. There's a Factory kit available now, or very soon, with full character display (30 characters, I think). PriusChat members report the Toyota XM or Sirius box costs $150, installlation kit costs $100 and installation price is dealer determined.

Research the dealer installed Toyota/Prius accessory in your area. The Toyota/non-Prius kits will work, but check for the 10 character limit. It sounds like you can get the dealer installed "official" and factory guaranteed kit for $350 that will have "full" display, which is not available elsewhere today.

I am not a dealer. Good luck; please post your results.

[donrn]

The $350.00 is in addition to the cost of the electronics and mounting kit for a total of over $700.00 from the dealer. Based on what you are saying, I am being completely taken advantage of by a less-than-scrupulous dealer. The parts are the genuine Toyota parts.

[vincent]

No, no!

That's $350 installed by dealer with genuine Prius XM (30 character display), when it's available, or $350 aftermarket installed with 10 character display. Most 06 owners are waiting for the genuine dealer installed Prius (not Solara) XM radio.

[datamedic]

My dealer quoted (today) $199 for radio, $100 for mounting kit, and $179 to install... 06 Prius with Toyota radio...

[donrn]

I have been talking about genuine Toyota parts only. Not aftermarket. I'm still not sure if a total of $700.00 for parts and installation is going rate or outrageously overpriced. Anyone? Anyone?

[esxjp]

The current edition of the Prius eBrochure from toyota.com shows the price of the factory XM Radio at $449.00. Of course, it also says the radio will be available in April 2006.