Used Toyota Prius Prime for Sale nearPalm Desert, CA

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 $25,281, and its year-round low is $21,887.48. That gives you a useful snapshot of where this model sits right now across the years in the data.

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 earns strong owner approval across the full model range.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.62/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Prius Prime for its remarkable fuel efficiency, advanced hybrid technology, and smooth, quiet driving character. The model also gets credit for user-friendly features like adaptive cruise control and for being a pleasant everyday commuter.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in expert reviews are the infotainment system, ergonomic design, and acceleration, along with styling that may not appeal to every shopper.

32.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Toyota Prius Prime models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the Prius Prime highly, and the recurring themes are efficiency, hybrid technology, and everyday usability. Expert feedback also points to a well-equipped, confidence-inspiring ownership experience centered on standard safety features and strong electric-range appeal.

• Owners rate the Toyota Prius Prime between 4.0 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

Long-term ownership risk looks manageable for used buyers who prioritize efficiency and routine commuting, especially when you verify condition and history before you buy.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 77.2% — always verify the vehicle history report.

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's Star Safety System, 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, plus a 10-speaker JBL audio system and an 11.6-inch touch screen.

Which Toyota Prius Prime trim should I buy?

The 2021 Toyota Prius Prime offers these trims:

• LE: The entry trim includes the standard LED headlights and daytime running lights, fabric seats, the 7-inch infotainment touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, adaptive cruise control, and Toyota's Star Safety System. It gives you the core Prius Prime package with the strongest value focus.
• XLE: This trim adds the larger 11.6-inch touchscreen and moves you into the version where Toyota removes climate control and radio buttons in favor of the larger screen interface.
• Limited: This top trim builds on the XLE with the same large-screen setup and available tech upgrades such as the wireless smartphone charger, Homelink garage door opener, HD radio, Amazon Alexa, and the 10-speaker JBL audio system.

What Toyota Prius Prime do most buyers choose?

The Toyota Prius Prime years with the most listings are 2023, 2022, and 2021.

Higher-volume years tend to be the easiest to shop because you get more inventory to compare, which can make it simpler to find the right price, condition, and equipment mix. They also tend to be the years most shoppers cross-shop first, since supply is broad and pricing is easier to benchmark.

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 still edging upward, so the pricing picture is mixed rather than uniformly soft.

The 2021 and 2022 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2020, 2018, and 2022 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 gives every version of the Prius Prime its Star Safety System, along with 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 or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2023 model is at −2.61% versus a year ago, and the 2021 model is at −0.79%.
• Deal availability: The 2023 model has 32.9% good and great deals, and the 2021 model has 31%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $30,747. The Toyota Prius Prime offers strong fuel efficiency and a smooth, quiet driving character.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2021 Toyota Prius Prime has an 8.8-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack, 121 horsepower, 250 hp total system output, 105 pound-feet of torque, 25 miles of all-electric range, and 133 MPGe efficiency rating in electric mode.
• Tech: Toyota has given the Prius Prime a 7-inch infotainment touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a head-up display, a WiFi hot spot, and a wireless smartphone charger.
• Safety: Toyota gives every version of the Prius Prime its Star Safety System, 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.
• Starting price: The Prius Prime has a starting MSRP of $28,220.

If you're buying used today, the 2023 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2025 inventory to mature.

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