Of course it's a better deal. I paid $36.5 K for my 2018 ORP w/18K miles but that included a 100K mile warranty (which I doubt I'll use, but good for resale). I am proud of my ORP. Plus: sunroof (they have them now, I know), no ridiculous roof rack, color selection (I wanted Silver), and freedom to modify suspension without feeling guilty about removing the main differentiating factor for TRD Pros.
I love seeing the TRD pros but I can't help but feel like every driver got ripped off when buying one. That is until they resell it - crazy resale values on those are legit and cannot be discounted.
I sound like a hater, I'm not. If I could buy one at MSRP in the color and options I want I would. It's Toyotas best vehicle IMO.