Used Toyota Prius Prime for Sale nearDanville, VA

How much does the Toyota Prius Prime cost in today's market?

Used Toyota Prius Prime prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Toyota Prius Prime's current nationwide average price is $24,728, and its lowest point over the past year was $21,887. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023 and 2024 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Toyota Prius Prime a good car?

Yes — the Toyota Prius Prime is a strong choice if you want a plug-in hybrid that emphasizes efficiency and everyday usability. The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its remarkable fuel efficiency, smooth and quiet driving character, and useful modern features. They also appreciate the advanced hybrid technology and the way it fits into daily driving with a practical, easygoing feel.

Expert reviews rate the 2020 and 2021 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs center on the infotainment system, which can be difficult to navigate, along with a design that some shoppers may find polarizing and an interior layout that can feel awkward in use.

34.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Toyota Prius Prime models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Toyota Prius Prime's efficient hybrid system, smooth driving character, and practical everyday usability. The model also earns praise for its advanced safety features and strong fuel economy, which help reinforce its reputation as a dependable plug-in hybrid.

• Owners rate the Toyota Prius Prime between 4 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable when you choose carefully and verify maintenance and vehicle history.

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

Across all model years, at 72.3% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2022 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Toyota Safety Sense, including automatic emergency braking with cyclist and pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning with steering assist, automatic high beams, adaptive cruise control, road-sign assist, and Lane Tracing Assist automated lane centering.
• Infotainment: a 7-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; an 11.6-inch touchscreen is available.
• Fuel efficiency: 133 MPGe efficiency rating in electric mode; 55 mpg in the city, 53 mpg on the highway, and 54 mpg combined fuel-economy ratings in hybrid mode.

Which Toyota Prius Prime trim should I buy?

The 2021 Toyota Prius Prime offers these trims:

• LE: The entry trim brings the Prius Prime's core plug-in hybrid setup and standard equipment, making it the starting point for efficiency-focused shoppers.
• XLE: This trim adds the larger 11.6-inch touchscreen and moves the Prius Prime into a more tech-forward setup.
• Limited: The top trim adds the most upscale equipment in the lineup, including the available technology and comfort features mentioned in the review.

What Toyota Prius Prime do most buyers choose?

The Toyota Prius Prime years with the most listings are 2023, 2021, and 2024.

Higher-volume model years tend to draw more shopper attention because they give you more listings to compare and more chances to find the right price and condition. They also often become the easiest years to shop when you want a balance of availability and deal quality.

What is the Toyota Prius Prime's resale value?

Most model years in the table are moving lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. A few years are rising instead, showing that some Prius Prime versions are still in demand and holding value well. Overall, the pattern suggests you can find better pricing on several model years while still seeing strong interest in the newest examples.

The 2020, 2022, and 2021 model years have held their value best, with prices flat to rising year-over-year.

Is the Toyota Prius Prime safe?

• 2021: 8/10
• 2020: 8/10

Toyota Safety Sense comes standard on the 2021 Prius Prime, including automatic emergency braking with cyclist and pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning with steering assist, automatic high beams, adaptive cruise control, road-sign assist, and Lane Tracing Assist automated lane centering.

For the safest used buy, the 2020 and 2021 models both post the highest confirmed score of 8/10.

Should I buy a used Toyota Prius Prime now?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2023 model is at −5.16% versus a year ago, and the 2019 model is at −6.79%.
• Deal availability: The 2023 model has 35.2% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $29,688. The Toyota Prius Prime offers a smooth, quiet, efficiency-first driving character that makes it easy to live with every day.

If you're buying used today, the 2023 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

How does the 2021 Toyota Prius Prime compare to the 2022 Ford Maverick?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2021 Toyota Prius Prime:

• Pros: Fuel-efficiet, Standard advanced safety features, Impressive electric range.
• Cons: Potentially polarizing design, Poor ergonomic design.

2022 Ford Maverick:

• Pros: Great ride quality, Excellent value for money, Standard hybrid powertrain.
• Cons: Older infotainment system.

Our experts score the 2021 Toyota Prius Prime 6.5/10 and the 2022 Ford Maverick 8.2/10. The Prius Prime stands out for fuel efficiency, advanced safety features, and electric range, while the Maverick brings stronger value and ride quality. If you want a plug-in hybrid with a focus on efficiency, the Prius Prime fits that brief; if you want a lower starting price and a more broadly appealing package, the Maverick has the edge.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 3, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.