Used Toyota Prius Prime for Sale nearSurprise, AZ

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 $25,203, and its lowest point over the past year was $21,907. 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 well liked by owners, and the all-generations owner rating is 4.62/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its remarkable fuel efficiency, smooth and quiet drive, and advanced hybrid technology. They also appreciate user-friendly features such as adaptive cruise control and the overall everyday ease of the car.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in recent expert reviews center on the infotainment system, the car’s ergonomic design, and its slow acceleration.

32.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Toyota Prius Prime models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Toyota Prius Prime as efficient, easy to live with, and strong on hybrid technology. Expert reviews also reinforce its value-focused character and everyday usability.

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

For used buyers, the long-term ownership picture looks reassuring, especially if you prioritize efficiency and proven hybrid hardware.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 76.6% — 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 Safety Sense 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
• Infotainment: Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a 7-inch infotainment touchscreen
• 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 includes standard LED headlights and daytime running lights, fabric seats, and the core Prius Prime setup; it suits you if you want the most straightforward version.
• XLE: This trim adds the larger 11.6-inch touchscreen and moves the cabin into a more technology-focused setup.
• Limited: This trim adds the most upscale equipment in the lineup, including the available SofTex interior and the highest-end tech features.

What Toyota Prius Prime do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they usually offer a wider selection of prices, trims, and condition levels. That makes it easier to compare options and find a used Prius Prime that fits your budget.

What is the Toyota Prius Prime's resale value?

Most model years in the table are moving lower year over year, which can create better opportunities for used buyers. A few years are still edging upward, so the market is not moving in one direction across the board. The spread suggests you can still find value, especially if you shop carefully across recent and older model years.

The 2022 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2021, 2020, 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 Safety Sense comes standard across the Prius Prime lineup, 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 −2.38% versus a year ago, and the 2019 model is at −3.24%.
• Deal availability: The 2023 model has 33.8% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $30,562. The Toyota Prius Prime offers strong fuel efficiency and a smooth, quiet everyday driving character.

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

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.