Toyota increases prices on most models, including Scion and Lexus

Toyota is increasing the base MSRP for most models in its lineup. The only Toyota products that won't see a price hike are the Tacoma light pickup, the Yaris sedan, the Scion tC and xB, the Lexus CT200h Hybrid, and the Lexus LFA.

Toyota's price hikes range from $200 on the Yaris Liftback, to $900 on the Land Cruiser and Sequoia. According to Toyota, the individual price increases range from 1.2 to 2.1 percent. The changes become effective for American Toyotas built in May, and for Japanese cars with a May delivery date.

The Scion xD gets a price increase of $65, or .4 percent. Lexus prices increase from $600 for the GX 460 to $900 for the IS-F, LS sedans, GS 450h Hybrid and LX 570.

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TOYOTA MOTOR SALES ANNOUNCES PRICE INCREASE
FOR 2011 TOYOTA, SCION AND LEXUS MODELS


TORRANCE, Calif., March 31, 2011 - - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA, Inc., announced manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) increases today for most 2011 Toyota, Scion and Lexus models. The MSRP for the 2011 Toyota Tacoma compact pickup truck, Yaris sedan, Scion tC sports coupe, Scion xB urban utility vehicle, the Lexus CT 200h hybrid premium compact and 2012 LFA supercar remain unchanged.

2011 Toyota Price Adjustments
The price increases on Toyota models range from $200 for the Yaris Liftback to $900 for both the Land Cruiser and Sequoia large sport utility vehicles (SUV). The model-by-model adjustments reflect individual percentage increases ranging from 1.2 to 2.2 percent. A complete list of model-by-model price adjustments is attached below.
The new prices for North American-produced vehicles will become effective with May 2011 production. For models sourced from Japan, updated pricing will be effective for vehicles with scheduled May arrivals. Japan-sourced vehicles include 4Runner, Corolla, FJ Cruiser, Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Yaris Liftback and Scion xD.
Toyota MSRPs do not include a delivery, processing and handling (DPH) fee of $760 for Toyota passenger cars, $810 for Toyota small/medium trucks, and $975 for large trucks (Sequoia and Tundra only). The DPH fee for vehicles distributed by Southeast Toyota (SET) and Gulf States Toyota (GST) may vary.

2011 Scion Price Adjustments
The 2011 Scion xD five-door urban sub-compact receives an MSRP increase of $65 or 0.4 percent.
Scion MSRPs do not include a delivery, processing and handling (DPH) fee of $720. The DPH fee for vehicles distributed by Southeast Toyota (SET) and Gulf States Toyota (GST) may vary.
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2011 Lexus Price Adjustments
The Lexus price adjustments range from $600 for the GX 460 luxury utility vehicle to $900 for the IS F high-performance sedan, LS flagship luxury sedans, GS 450h hybrid luxury sport sedan and LX 570 premium luxury utility vehicle. The model-by-model adjustment reflects individual percentage increases ranging from 0.8 to 2.1 percent.
The new prices will become effective for vehicles with scheduled May arrivals for all Lexus vehicles except North American-built RX units which will have its pricing change effective with May production. A complete list of model-by-model price adjustments is below.
Lexus MSRPs do not include a delivery, processing and handling fee of $875.

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