Select Eligible Toyota Dealers [
Dealer Locator] located in
Los Angeles / San Francisco, California are offering to
Qualifying Customers: 2021 Toyota Mirai Hydrogen Fuel Cell Car + $15,000 in Complimentary Fuel for 2yrs with
0% APR for 72-Months for as low as
$23,108 after Incentives and Tax Credits. Pricing and availability may vary depending on your location, consult your local eligible dealership for more information.
- Note: Offer is valid at select participating Los Angeles / San Francisco, California locations only. Refer to the forum thread for additional deal details and discussion.
Thank to community member
ExtremeOak for and reddit user
XIIXOO for finding this deal.
Deal Details:
- Visit your local eligible Toyota Norcal Dealer [Dealer Locator]
- Shop for a eligible 2021 Toyota Mirai model that qualifies for the TFS Cash offer and Fuel Card offer mentioned on the page here
- Note: Qualified buyers can finance a new 2021 Mirai at 0% APR for 72 Months.
- Apply for and purchase a qualifying model with prices starting from ~$50,408 (may vary by location)
- Toyota Cash Discount will deduct $20,000 from your total
- You will receive a $4,500 CA Tax Credit (more info)
- You will receive a $8,000 Federal Tax Credit (more info)
- You will also receive a Complimentary Fuel Card valid for up to 2 years or $15,000 of fuel (more info)
- Your total after incentives and tax credits will be as low as $23,108 and will vary depending on your location and model selection.
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"The income cap applies for all eligible vehicle types except fuel-cell electric vehicles."
Source: cleanvehiclerebate.org/eng/requirements/1470
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Why is this so difficult for people to understand?
IF you get 8k deducted or even 9k deducted, but if your tax return results in IRS sending you like 4k, then you only owe $4 or 5k so you can NOT fully take advantage of 8k tax credit.
You have to OWE more than $8k in taxes at the end of the tax filing (normally without taking EV/Hydrogen credit) to take credit.
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By then, someone will have a conversion back to reliable gasoline....
Running the numbers, a low end Toyota or Honda gas model (that have always retained great resell) is probably more cost effective and without the hassle of finding fuel.... if you can.
But do not get me wrong.. I am knee jerk against batteries.. the tech fascinates me..
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Less $8K from federal tax credit
Less $4.5K from California rebate
Then Toyota throws in $15K of hydrogen fuel on top of that to be spent in the next six years.
And six year 0% financing so it's not like you're out of pocket or paying interest while you're waiting for these rebates/credits.
By then, someone will have a conversion back to reliable gasoline....
Running the numbers, a low end Toyota or Honda gas model (that have always retained great resell) is probably more cost effective and without the hassle of finding fuel.... if you can.
Price breakdown: The car we got is XLE + advance tech package with MSRP 52.3k, negotiated 5k off MSRP. This comes to 47.3k + tax minus 20k Toyota rebate and took advantage of the 0% 72month finance offer. With both 8k Fed tax credit and 4.5k CA rebate accounted for, our out the door price is about $19.5k. In addition, we received the 15k fuel card for 6 years (purchase) and 21 free rental days within 3 year. The car comes with 3 years/35000 miles of ToyotaCare maintenance for free.
Use case analysis: The car will be used mainly for work commute and occasional day trips to Napa or Big Sur, and we have a Tesla plus a gas car in the household. Also, there are 3 hydrogen stations within 5 miles with couple more in permit phase. The nearest station is
Even the investing community sees little future for FCV cars. They do see a possible future for trucks, ships, planes, trains, etc..., but not cars. Just that battery EVs solve that problem pretty well.
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Got booked for the 2021 Mirai from BayArea dealership and waiting for the car to be delivered next week. We have finance option and are planning to keep it for next 5-6 years.
Feel free to PM if you need a referral for lease/purchase.
https://www.toyota.com/mirai/referral/
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I negotiated 33k OTD financed at 0%/72 months for the XLE + tech package and pre-installed accessories. This is before the rebates and credits that we all qualify for. I thought I got a stellar deal but my family members were able to do even better! YMMV depending on sales tax zip code, dealer doc fees, etc. We figured that as long as the H2 pumps are around for the next 6 years (or life of the fuel card), the car can be worth $0 at the end of the 72 month 0% interest finance, and it would have served it's purpose.
Initial impressions: Luxurious and comfortable ride at the cost of interior space. This is strictly a work commuter vehicle for me so space is not a concern. I've been commuting 40 miles round trip in a Stinger GT2 so it's my only comparison. For the standard 5 days a week commuting in Socal traffic, I realize I prefer the signature plain Jane Toyota/Lexus sedan experience over a high horsepower, sporty sedan. I also prefer the silence of the fuel cell motor over the exaggerated combustion engine sounds of the GT2, especially in "Sport mode" the piped engine noises become somewhat obnoxious (to me at least).
Tech wise, the Mirai XLE has about the same bells and whistles as the GT2. Some differences here and there but about equal all things considered. The GT2 sound system is significantly better than the Mirai to my ears and probably the one thing I'll notice when swapping between the two cars. I haven't played around with the Mirai audio settings, but it lacks the soundstage and warmth that I'm used to with the GT2.
Build wise, the Mirai feels very well assembled given that it's one of the few Toyotas assembled in Japan. I realize this could be my personal perception of Japanese manufacturing though. Perhaps it's a new car thing, but the Mirai chassis feels taut behind the wheel compared to the GT2. Some parts of the Mirai feel very budget conscious while other parts have a high end feel. For example, the trunk and glove box in the Mirai feel like they're imported from a no frills Corolla, but all 4 doors feel premium as you would expect from a Lexus sedan.
All told, I intend to keep the GT2 and relegate it to the spirited weekend driver it was meant to be and daily drive the Mirai. Having two vehicles will alleviate the anxiety of H2 pumps going down for extended periods. I most likely would not have purchased this if it were to be my only vehicle. I have read that Toyota has taken great care of Mirai owners by fully covering rentals during weeks/months long H2 shortage for what it's worth.
Regarding insurance, YMMV, I was quoted 800/year through Costco/Ameriprise for 100/300k coverage for my driving habits. Includes $8 premium per 6 months for Costco's version of Gap coverage that replaces the vehicle in the event of a total loss.
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