The Prius has been gobling up market share in the affordable car market for tha last several years.
In the city of Berkeley we have sold more Prius cars than any location in the United States until this most recent year.
This last year the only reason why we havent sold more is the same reason we havent sold more in previous years, every single car made available is sold.
Berkeley used to be the only location issued a large number of cars for sale, and now other locations have been afforded that ability.
When demand exceeds supply prices rise.