CarMax has a Prius I'm looking at but they don't know what package(s) it has. Is the package code printed on the car or part of the VIN? The location is over an hour from me and I'd like to try to somewhat make up my mind before I make the drive and the options are important to me. I've found a web page with the manufacturer's codes, but not where to find those codes.

Thanks bunches,

Peter

Here is a link with pkg descriptions:

http://www.toyota.com/prius/options.html

Thanks, but I knew about the package descriptions. What I would like to know is if there is any place on the car itself that the package codes are printed. I know that some makers put the packages and other details into the VIN number. Is this the case? Can anybody with a Prius who knows their package code see if it's in there? Does the door sill stamping have any package information coded on it? I'd like to be able to determine what the car has on it beyond what is obvious to the naked eye.

don't think so. I recall the VIN shows whether it has side airbags or not... that's about it.

Mods: EV mod, VVT-i emblem, sport pedals, OEM cargo mat, JDM Prius interior footwell lighting, DICE iPod kit, OEM all-weather mats, LED licence plate lights, Phillips Vision Plus

From the net, package for '04

Optional Packages
mfr
code description invoice retail
Package #1
Intermittent Rear Wiper $144 $180
Package #2
Side Impact Air Bags $559 $650
Package #3
Side Impact Air Bags
Intermittent Rear Wiper $703 $830
Package #4
Intermittent Rear Wiper
Keyless Remote Smart Entry System
Security Alarm Theft Deterrent System
HomeLink Universal Transmitter $880 $1,100
Package #5
Side Impact Air Bags
Intermittent Rear Wiper
JBL Premium AM/FM ETR Stereo with Cassette Radio
Security Alarm Theft Deterrent System
HomeLink Universal Transmitter $1,544 $1,920
Package #6
Side Impact Air Bags
Intermittent Rear Wiper
Keyless Remote Smart Entry System $1,063 $1,280
Package #7
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) Traction Control
Side Impact Air Bags
Intermittent Rear Wiper
Keyless Remote Smart Entry System
Front Fog Lights
High-Intensity Discharge Headlights $1,864 $2,255
Package #8
Voice-Activated Vehicle Navigation System
Intermittent Rear Wiper
Keyless Remote Smart Entry System
JBL Premium AM/FM ETR Stereo with Cassette Radio $2,584 $3,150
Package #9
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) Traction Control
Voice-Activated Vehicle Navigation System
Side Impact Air Bags
Intermittent Rear Wiper
Keyless Remote Smart Entry System
JBL Premium AM/FM ETR Stereo with Cassette Radio
Security Alarm Theft Deterrent System
HomeLink Universal Transmitter
Front Fog Lights
High-Intensity Discharge Headlights $4,320 $5,245
Preferred Accessory Package
Carpeted 5-Piece Floor Mats
Cargo/Convenience Net
First Aid Kit PIO
Optional Features