While looking up new MSRP figures on Costco's Auto Buying site (in reference to the recent $300 base model price increase), I also noticed a "new" PPO option offered by GS Toyota:


NIGHT VISION MIRROR UPGRADE
Option Code : GE
NIGHT VISION MIRROR UPGRADE (PPO)
Dealer: $140.00 MSRP: $199.00

?!? I thought everyone got the auto-dimming mirror... it's listed as "standard"on Toyota's PDF comparison sheet (see attachment): "Auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass". Is GS Toyota trying to sell this as an "option" nowadays ?


Likewise, I also noted that "Natl" had:

CARGO NET
Option Code : GN
CARGO NET (PPO)
Dealer: $34.00 MSRP: $49.00

which -- once again -- was something I thought came standard with the TCH. Again, per the comparison sheet, see: "Trunk-mounted cargo net".


Yes we are all aware that GS, SE and Nat'l carry differing Post-Production Options... but I'm just wondering why some of the "base" features are being passed as PPO's depending on Distributor/Dealer. Am I missing something? Is it just Costco's buying site, or has anyone noticed it somewhere else as well?