Toyota Prius Prices Drops

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Good news for environmentalists and people who hope to save money if and when gas hits $4 a gallon again.

Toyota Said to Slash Prius Price in Duel With Honda

(Bloomberg) -- Toyota Motor Corp., the world's largest automaker, will cut the base price of its Prius gas- electric hybrid model by $1,000 to $21,000, as it competes with Honda Motor Co.'s Insight, said a person familiar with the matter.

Honda introduced the Insight on March 24 with a sticker price starting at $19,800, undercutting the 2009 Prius, which starts at $22,000. Toyota will announce prices on the 2010 model tomorrow, with details about the new car tomorrow, said the person, who asked not to be named because the statement is pending.

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