Used 2025 Toyota Prius for Sale nearNew Brunswick, NJ

Compare 2025 Toyota Prius Trims

The 2025 Toyota Prius offers a range of trims from budget-friendly to feature-rich options, all with impressive fuel efficiency.

• Starting at $28,157
• Best MPG/MPGe: 57 city / 56 hwy
• Most Popular: LE FWD

Trim Overview

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Trim Deep Dives

LE FWD — "Who It's For"

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

• Avg. market price: $28,157 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 57 city / 56 hwy
• Inventory: 1,158 listings — widest selection in the lineup
• View LE FWD listings

LE AWD — "Who It's For"

The LE AWD is the choice for those who want all-wheel drive without a significant price increase. It offers a solid mix of features and capability.

• Avg. market price: $29,806 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 53 city / 54 hwy
• Inventory: 75 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
• View LE AWD listings

XLE FWD — "Who It's For"

The XLE FWD is ideal for buyers seeking a well-rounded package with additional features without going too high on price.

• Avg. market price: $30,695 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 52 city / 52 hwy
• Inventory: 340 listings
• View XLE FWD listings

Nightshade FWD — "Who It's For"

The Nightshade FWD appeals to those wanting a stylish look with premium features, all while maintaining efficiency.

• Avg. market price: $32,538 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 52 city / 52 hwy
• Inventory: 32 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
• View Nightshade FWD listings

XLE AWD — "Who It's For"

The XLE AWD is perfect for those who want a sporty feel with the added benefit of all-wheel drive, making it versatile for various conditions.

• Avg. market price: $32,970 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 49 city / 50 hwy
• Inventory: 142 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
• View XLE AWD listings

Limited FWD — "Who It's For"

The Limited FWD is for buyers who desire a fully loaded experience with advanced tech and comfort features without going for the AWD option.

• Avg. market price: $32,832 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 52 city / 52 hwy
• Inventory: 172 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
• View Limited FWD listings

Limited AWD — "Who It's For"

The Limited AWD is tailored for those who want luxury features combined with all-wheel drive for enhanced performance in various conditions.

• Avg. market price: $36,167 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 49 city / 50 hwy
• Inventory: 82 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
• View Limited AWD listings

Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — LE FWD

With 1,158 active listings, the LE FWD is the clear volume leader in the lineup.

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Best Budget Option — LE FWD

At $28,157 avg market price — below the lineup median of $32,538 — 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 MPG/MPGe of 57/56.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 8, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.

How much does the 2025 Toyota Prius cost?

Prices have softened 7.60% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 1,441 listings available, which gives you a healthy amount of inventory to compare.

Is the 2025 Toyota Prius a good car?

The 2025 Toyota Prius earns an expert rating of 6.67/10.

The standout strength is Safety at 10/10.

Toyota’s own overview and our expert evaluation both point to a Prius that leans on stylish design, easy-to-use technology, and strong safety ratings. It is aimed at you if you want a hybrid that still prioritizes efficiency, but it also tries to broaden its appeal beyond mpg alone.

The trade-offs are clear: real-world fuel economy in the test car fell short of the EPA estimate, and the cabin brings a cramped back seat and limited cargo space.

With 45.6% of listings priced as good or great deals, the market gives you some room to shop carefully.

Is the 2025 Toyota Prius reliable?

The 2025 Toyota Prius is built around a hybrid setup that pairs a 2.0-liter gas engine with electric assistance, and Toyota says the car is engineered on its TNGA platform for more responsive handling. That combination points to a modern, well-developed powertrain rather than a complicated or experimental one.

The expert evaluation also describes the Prius as sprightly, with enough power to feel zippy in traffic and comfortable on the highway. In addition, Toyota includes a long list of standard safety and driver-assistance features, which supports the sense that this is a thoroughly equipped mainstream hybrid.

Toyota also includes Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 as standard, along with blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert. The system adds proactive driving assist, and the test notes say it behaved more agreeably here than in some other Toyotas.

For used buyers, the main long-term ownership risk is less about mechanical drama and more about whether the car’s efficiency and practicality match your expectations over time.

What should I look for when buying a used 2025 Toyota Prius?

Accident-free inventory is solid at 89.5% — always verify the vehicle history report.

You should still check the history report carefully, because a clean listing percentage does not replace a proper records review. Prioritize an inspection that focuses on cabin space, cargo usability, and whether the car’s condition matches the mileage and asking price. If you are considering a higher-trim example, make sure the equipment you want is actually present on the car you are viewing.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The standard lineup includes LE, XLE, Nightshade Edition, and Limited. The base trim gets the 8-inch touchscreen, while the larger 12.3-inch display is standard on the Limited and optional on XLE and Nightshade Edition.
• Powertrain: The hybrid setup uses a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gas engine and an 83-kilowatt electric motor for 194 horsepower; AWD adds a second 30-kW rear motor and raises output to 196 hp.
• Safety package: Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 is standard and includes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane-keeping assist, lane-centering assist, adaptive cruise control, and automatic high-beam headlights. Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert is also standard, while a surround-view camera is available on the Limited.
• Infotainment: Every Prius gets Toyota Audio Multimedia with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The standard screen is 8 inches on LE, XLE, and Nightshade Edition, while the Limited gets 12.3 inches; the larger screen is optional on XLE and Nightshade Edition.
• Fuel efficiency: The test car averaged 39.2 mpg in real-world driving, while the EPA estimate was 52 mpg combined.

Which 2025 Toyota Prius trim should I buy?

The 2025 Toyota Prius is offered in 4 trim levels: LE, XLE, Nightshade Edition, and Limited.

Here's the short version:

• LE: This is the entry point if you want the Prius experience at the lowest price, and it still gives you the standard safety suite, wireless smartphone integration, and the 8-inch touchscreen.
• XLE: This is the best-value trim if you want a more upscale feel without jumping all the way to the top of the range, especially since you can add the larger 12.3-inch screen.
• Nightshade Edition: Choose this if you want the blacked-out styling treatment, black 19-inch wheels, and the more distinctive look Toyota added for 2025.
• Limited: This is the trim to buy if you want the most complete equipment set, including the standard 12.3-inch touchscreen and the available surround-view camera.

Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 is standard across the lineup, so you do not need to move up a trim just to get the core driver-assistance package.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2025 Toyota Prius?

The market looks favorable if you are shopping now, because pricing has eased and there is still a meaningful amount of inventory to compare.

• Deal availability: 45.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 1,441 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 7.60% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 89.5% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $27,868, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2025 Toyota Prius's resale value?

The current average of $28,842 sits slightly below last year's $31,214.

That decline suggests the Prius is currently in a softer pricing phase, which can help you as a buyer today. For a future seller, it means you should expect resale value to depend heavily on condition, mileage, and trim rather than assuming the nameplate alone will hold pricing firm.

Because the year-round range runs from $27,868 to $31,202, well-kept examples near the upper end will need stronger equipment or cleaner history to justify their asking price.

Is the 2025 Toyota Prius safe?

The 2025 Toyota Prius earns a coveted Top Safety Pick+ nod from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave it five-star ratings in all crashworthiness assessments, as well as a four-star rating for rollover resistance.

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

Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 is standard and includes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane-keeping assist, lane-centering assist, adaptive cruise control, and automatic high-beam headlights. Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert is also standard, and the Prius can add front and rear parking sensors plus automatic low-speed braking.

One caveat is that the lane-centering assist can feel argumentative on curving roads and can briefly lose its footing near freeway ramps.

Should I buy a 2025 Toyota Prius or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2025 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2025 if:

• 45.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is solid at 89.5% — always verify the vehicle history report.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 7.60% compared with last year.
• The 2025 adds a Nightshade trim level with a blacked-out look and keeps the Prius focused on stylish design, easy-to-use technology, and strong safety ratings.

Consider the 2024 if:

• At $29,535, the 2024 costs more than the current year's $28,842 average.
• It blends style, practicality, and affordability with up to five seats and up to 57 mpg combined.

The bottom line: If you want the better current-market value and the newer styling update, the 2025 is the smarter default choice. If your priority is simply getting into a Prius with strong efficiency and you find a cleaner or better-priced 2024, that older model can still make sense for price-sensitive shopping.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 13, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.