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Originally Posted by Rokeby

A small correction if I can be so bold:
The OEM hood is aluminum and can take a real beating.

Replacement ~$360 unpainted, Internet. $420 retail
Aftermarket steel ~$260 unpainted, Internet. $300 retail
Aftermarket carbon fiber ~$600 unpainted, IIRC.

2010-2011 Toyota Prius Hood – Natural, Aluminum, OE replacement

Rokeby,you have full permission to correct my ignorant comments whenever they appear.
A friend just had me look at her Prius,which was involved in a minor collision.Somehow the metal hood translated to 'steel' in my feeble mind.My CRX hood is steel and very light for its size.'Fooled myself.Aluminum is better! Good for Toyota!
My T-100 hood leading edge is pock-marked with stone chips,I presumed that the plastic device was to help with such things.