Used 2024 Toyota Prius for Sale nearSan Jose, CA

Compare 2024 Toyota Prius Trims in San Jose, CA

The 2024 Toyota Prius offers a range of trims from budget-friendly to feature-rich options, all with impressive fuel efficiency.

• Starting at $27,072
• Best MPG/MPGe: 57 city / 56 hwy
• Most Popular: LE FWD

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LE FWD — "Who It's For"

The LE FWD is the pick for shoppers who want excellent fuel efficiency without paying for extra features. It's also the most popular trim in the lineup.

• Avg. market price: $27,072 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 57 city / 56 hwy
• Inventory: 38 listings
• View LE FWD listings

XLE FWD — "Who It's For"

The XLE FWD is ideal for those seeking a balance of features and price, offering more luxury without a significant jump in cost.

• Avg. market price: $28,463 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 52 city / 52 hwy
• Inventory: 24 listings
• View XLE FWD listings

XLE AWD — "Who It's For"

The XLE AWD is perfect for buyers who need all-wheel drive without a hefty price tag, making it a practical choice for varied weather conditions.

• Avg. market price: $29,376 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 49 city / 50 hwy
• Inventory: 11 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
• View XLE AWD listings

Limited FWD — "Who It's For"

The Limited FWD caters to those who desire premium features and comfort, making it a great choice for a more luxurious driving experience.

• Avg. market price: $35,998 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 52 city / 52 hwy
• Inventory: 20 listings
• View Limited FWD listings

Limited AWD — "Who It's For"

The Limited AWD is for shoppers who want a fully equipped vehicle with all-wheel drive, ideal for those who face challenging driving conditions.

• Avg. market price: $34,711 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 49 city / 50 hwy
• Inventory: 9 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
• View Limited AWD listings

Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — LE FWD

With 38 active listings, the LE FWD is the clear volume leader in the lineup.

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Best Budget Option — LE FWD

At $27,072 avg market price — below the lineup median of $29,376 — it's the most accessible entry point.

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Best for Fuel Economy — LE FWD

The LE FWD leads the lineup with an impressive 57/56 MPG/MPGe.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 2, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.

How much does the 2024 Toyota Prius cost?

Prices have softened 1.77% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

With 1,111 listings available, you have a solid amount of inventory to compare before you buy.

If you find a listing below $26,644.83, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

Is the 2024 Toyota Prius a good car?

Yes — the 2024 Toyota Prius earns a 5/5 user rating and a 7.5/10 expert rating.

The standout strength is Cost effectiveness at 10/10.

It also brings a practical interior, comfortable front seats, and up to five-passenger seating, which makes it easy to recommend for everyday use. The trade-offs are a cramped back seat and poor instrumentation, so you should expect some compromises if rear-seat space or driver display clarity matters to you.

The model’s 32.9% good or great deal rate suggests there are still worthwhile opportunities in the market.

Is the 2024 Toyota Prius reliable?

Owners rate it 5/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

The 2024 Prius is presented as a durable, everyday hybrid with strong efficiency and a practical ownership profile. Its performance setup is designed around a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, an electric motor, and a lithium-ion battery pack, with AWD adding a second rear motor for extra traction. The cost-effectiveness coverage also emphasizes that it is affordable and exceptionally fuel efficient, which supports the case for low running costs over time.

If you want a used hybrid that should be relatively straightforward to live with, the main long-term risk is that the car’s packaging compromises can affect comfort and usability more than mechanical confidence.

What should I look for when buying a used 2024 Toyota Prius?

Accident-free inventory is excellent at 90.2% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

You should still run a history report and prioritize a pre-purchase inspection, especially if you’re considering a higher-mileage example or one with visible wear. Focus on cabin condition, rear-seat usability, and cargo-area wear, since the car’s packaging and materials are part of the ownership experience. If you plan to use the car for daily commuting, make sure the driver display and controls work for your seating position.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The LE, XLE, and Limited trims differ in appearance and equipment, with the XLE and Limited standing out for their 19-inch aluminum wheels. The interior presentation is quirky, and the driver display can be hard to see depending on your seating position, so check visibility and control placement carefully.
• Powertrain: The standard hybrid setup uses a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, an 83-kilowatt electric motor, and a lithium-ion battery pack. AWD adds a second 30-kW rear electric motor, and the car is tuned for strong efficiency with quicker acceleration than older Priuses.
• Safety package: Every Prius has Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 plus blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert. Standard features include adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, automatic high-beam headlights, road sign recognition, and Proactive Driving Assist. There is no hands-free Traffic Jam Assist, and the steering wheel lacks sensors.
• Infotainment: The Prius uses an 8-inch touchscreen in LE and XLE trims and a 12.3-inch screen in Limited. Wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, Bluetooth, SiriusXM, and connected services are included, and Limited adds access to cloud-based navigation, digital assistant, and concierge services.
• Fuel efficiency: The LE returns 57 mpg in combined driving, or 54 mpg with AWD. XLE and Limited are rated at 52 mpg combined, or 49 mpg with AWD.

Which 2024 Toyota Prius trim should I buy?

The 2024 Toyota Prius is offered in 3 trim levels: LE, XLE, and Limited.

Here's the short version:

• LE: This is the efficiency-first choice, and it is the best-value trim if you want the lowest running costs. It gets the highest combined fuel economy, uses the smaller 8-inch touchscreen, and keeps the Prius focused on affordability and everyday commuting.
• XLE: This is the trim to consider if you want a more polished feel without jumping to the top of the range. It adds the more attractive wheel treatment and keeps the Prius balanced between value, comfort, and equipment.
• Limited: This is the most feature-rich version, with the larger 12.3-inch touchscreen, JBL audio, and available 360-degree surround-view camera and semi-autonomous parking assistance. It suits you best if you want the most technology and convenience.

Every trim includes Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2024 Toyota Prius?

This is a moderate market for selective buyers, so you can shop with some leverage if you know what you want.

• Deal availability: 32.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 1,111 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 1.77% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 90.2% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $26,644.83, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2024 Toyota Prius's resale value?

The current average of $29,670 sits slightly below last year's $30,204.

That mild decline suggests the market has softened a bit, which can help you buy more confidently now. For a future seller, it also means resale value may depend more on condition, mileage, and trim than on broad market momentum. Well-kept examples with strong equipment and clean history should remain easier to move than rougher ones.

Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 5/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2024 Toyota Prius safe?

The 2024 Prius earns five-star ratings in every NHTSA assessment except rollover resistance, for which it gets a four-star rating. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety calls it a Top Safety Pick+.

It earns a 9/10 safety score from our experts.

Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 is standard, and it includes adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, automatic high-beam headlights, road sign recognition, and Proactive Driving Assist. Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert is also standard.

One caveat is that the car does not offer hands-free Traffic Jam Assist, and the steering wheel lacks sensors, so lane-centering assistance still expects you to stay engaged.

Should I buy a 2024 Toyota Prius or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2024 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2024 if:

• 32.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is excellent at 90.2% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 1.77% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 5/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• It combines distinctive design with strong efficiency and everyday practicality.

Consider the 2023 if:

• At $28,316, the 2023 costs less than the current year's $29,670 average.
• It delivers a sleeker look and more power than older Priuses.

Consider the 2025 if:

• At $30,049, the 2025 costs more than the current year's $29,670 average.
• It adds a Nightshade trim with a blacked-out look.

The bottom line: If you want the best mix of value, safety, and efficiency, the 2024 is the primary pick. If your budget is tighter, the 2023 is the smarter price-first alternative. If you care more about styling updates than savings, the 2025 is worth a look.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.