Used Toyota Prius for Sale nearShreveport, LA

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

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

The Toyota Prius's current nationwide average price is $17,392, and its year-round low is $14,675.34. That puts the model's current pricing well within a familiar used-car range for shoppers comparing different model years. Recently, prices have come down for the 2024 and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Toyota Prius a good car?

Yes — the Toyota Prius is a strong used-car pick if you want efficiency, practicality, and a long-running reputation for easy ownership. The all-generations owner rating is 4.66/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its fuel economy, reliability, and comfortable ride. They also frequently highlight cargo space, safety, and everyday value, which helps explain why the Prius has stayed popular with commuters and budget-minded buyers.

Expert reviews rate the 2016 and 2024 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs that show up in expert reviews are real-world fuel economy that can trail expectations, a cramped back seat, and limited cargo space in some recent years. Even so, the Prius remains appealing because it delivers a modern hybrid experience with strong safety and efficiency credentials.

26.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Toyota Prius models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Prius as dependable, efficient, and comfortable for daily driving. Expert commentary also reinforces its reputation for durability and low-stress ownership, especially for shoppers who value a car that is easy to live with over the long haul.

• Owners rate the Toyota Prius between 4.33 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is generally manageable, but checking maintenance history and prior repairs is still smart because hybrid components can be costly if they need attention.

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

Across all model years, at 66% 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 3.0 (TSS 3.0) is standard in every 2025 Prius, with forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane-keeping assist, lane-centering assist, adaptive cruise control, automatic high-beam headlights, and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert.
• Infotainment: Toyota Audio Multimedia with an 8-inch touchscreen on LE, XLE, and Nightshade Edition trims, plus a 12.3-inch touchscreen on the Limited; both systems include wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Fuel efficiency: The Prius’ hybrid powertrain includes a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gas engine and an 83-kilowatt electric motor, with a net output of 194 horsepower; with AWD, Toyota adds a second 30-kW electric motor at the rear wheels, increasing the net output to 196 hp, and the EPA gave the Prius Nightshade Edition a 52 mpg rating in the combined, city, and highway categories.

Which Toyota Prius trim should I buy?

The 2025 Toyota Prius offers these trims:

• LE: This is the entry point to the lineup, and it gives you the Prius’s core hybrid efficiency, Toyota Audio Multimedia with an 8-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Toyota Safety Sense 3.0. It’s the trim to start with if you want the Prius experience at the lowest price.
• XLE: This trim adds more comfort and convenience, and it can be paired with the larger 12.3-inch touchscreen. It’s a strong step up if you want a more upscale daily driver without moving all the way to the top of the range.
• Nightshade Edition: This trim adds black 19-inch wheels, black exterior trim, and an exclusive Karashi paint color, giving the Prius a more distinctive look. It’s the style-focused choice in the lineup.
• Limited: This trim brings the larger 12.3-inch touchscreen as standard and adds the most premium-feeling equipment in the lineup. It’s the best fit if you want the most fully equipped Prius.

What Toyota Prius do most buyers choose?

The Toyota Prius years with the most listings are 2024, 2025, and 2023.

Higher-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare, more pricing spread to shop, and a better chance of finding the trim and condition you want. They also tend to be the easiest years to cross-shop for value.

What is the Toyota Prius's resale value?

The overall pattern is mixed, but several recent model years are moving lower, which can create better opportunities for used buyers. A few older and mid-cycle years are rising, showing that demand remains healthy for well-kept examples. The 2014, 2017, and 2023 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year. The 2015, 2020, and 2022 model years have held their value best, with prices flat to rising year-over-year.

Is the Toyota Prius safe?

• 2025: 10/10
• 2024: 9/10
• 2023: 9/10
• 2021: 8/10
• 2020: 9/10
• 2019: 7/10
• 2016: 8/10
• 2015: 5/10

Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 is standard in every 2025 Prius, and it includes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane-keeping assist, lane-centering assist, adaptive cruise control, automatic high-beam headlights, and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert.

For the safest used buy, the 2025 model posts the highest confirmed score of 10/10.

Should I buy a used Toyota Prius now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −6.92% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −1.59%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 28.5% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 29.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $29,802. The Toyota Prius offers a long-standing reputation for efficiency, practicality, and easy daily driving.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The Prius’ hybrid powertrain includes a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gas engine and an 83-kilowatt electric motor, with a net output of 194 horsepower; with AWD, Toyota adds a second 30-kW electric motor at the rear wheels, increasing the net output to 196 hp.
• Tech: Every 2025 Prius comes equipped with a Toyota Audio Multimedia (TAM) infotainment system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a 12.3-inch touchscreen on the Limited.
• Safety: Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 is standard in every 2025 Prius, and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert is also standard.
• Starting price: Pricing ranges from $29,545 to $36,560, including the $1,195 destination charge.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2028 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.