Prices Rise on 2012 Toyota Yaris, Sequoia, Tundra and Sienna

Just the Facts:

• The 2012 Toyota Yaris, Sequoia, Tundra and Sienna get price hikes for the new model year.
• The redesigned 2012 Toyota Yaris three-door hatchback starts at $14,875, reflecting a $960 price increase over the base 2011 Yaris.
• The base 2012 Toyota Tundra gets a price increase of $340, while Toyota says the 2012 Sienna gets an overall increase of $174.

TORRANCE, California — The 2012 Toyota Yaris, Sequoia, Tundra and Sienna get price hikes for the new model year.

The redesigned 2012 Toyota Yaris three-door hatchback starts at $14,875, reflecting a $960 price increase over the base 2011 Yaris. The price includes a $760 shipping charge. The base 2011 Toyota Yaris three-door hatchback started at $13,915, including shipping.

In its pricing release on Monday, Toyota said the 2012 Yaris base price is "comparable to a Convenience-Package-equipped current-generation Yaris." The 2011 Yaris with the Convenience Package starts at $14,945, including shipping and adds $1,030 worth of equipment, according to Toyota.com.

New pricing on Yaris goes into effect on August 31.

Toyota said the carry-over 2012 Sienna minivan will start at $25,330 for a new base 2WD cargo van with a V6 engine, including an $810 shipping charge. Pricing on the base 2012 Toyota Sienna with a four-cylinder engine remains the same at $25,870, including shipping.

However, Sienna gets an overall price increase of $174 for the new model year, according to Toyota. Certain models get a steep increase. The 2012 Toyota Sienna 2WD SE in a seven-passenger configuration with a V6 engine starts at $34,250, including shipping — a rise of $2,090. Prices on Sienna go into effect on September 6. Toyota said Sienna is virtually unchanged for 2012.

The base 2012 Toyota Tundra gets a $340 price increase. The 2012 Tundra starts at $28,100 for the 4x2 Tundra Grade Double Cab V6 with a five-speed automatic transmission. The price includes a $985 shipping charge. The base 2011 Tundra started at $25,410, including a $975 shipping charge. It was a standard bed, regular cab model in 4x2 configuration with a 4.0-liter V6.

Styled steel wheels are now standard on all Tundra models. Other standard equipment includes a Cold Area package, daytime running lights and heated mirrors. New Tundra prices go into effect on September 1.

The base 2012 Toyota Sequoia gets a price hike of $10, due to an increase in the shipping charge from $975 to $985. The base 2012 Sequoia starts at $41,915, including shipping. Expect an increase of $500 on the 2012 Toyota Sequoia 4x2 Wagon Platinum model with a 5.7-liter V8 and a six-speed automatic transmission. That model starts at $59,565, including shipping.

Sequoia gets a new standard Trailer Sway Control system. A new Blind Spot Monitor is standard on the Sequoia Platinum Grade.

Last week, Toyota announced price increases on the 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser and 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser.

Inside Line says: Expect to pay more for your new Toyota, as prices continue to rise on many models.