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Toyota Camry vs. Toyota Prius Prime

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota Camry and Toyota Prius Prime contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Toyota Camry and the Toyota Prius Prime.

When we compare the Toyota Camry's and the Toyota Prius Prime's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Camry has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and base engine power. The Toyota Prius Prime has the advantage in the areas of resale value and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Camry's and the Toyota Prius Prime's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.

Pricing: For a new model, the Toyota Camry's price is between $30,679 and $43,023, with the Toyota Prius Prime priced between $34,663 and $43,947.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Toyota Camry loses 37.7 percent of its value and the Toyota Prius Prime loses 36.6 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Prius Prime retains 1.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Toyota Camry.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota Camry’s base engine makes 225 horsepower, and the Toyota Prius Prime base engine makes 220 horsepower.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota Prius Prime has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front leg room and cargo space. The Toyota Camry has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Toyota Camry and the Toyota Prius Prime have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Toyota Prius Prime has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

30679 - 43023

Starting MSRP:

29000

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

29025

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

29000 - 29050

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

34663 - 43947

Starting MSRP:

32975

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

27669

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

23500 - 32975

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

Price Range:

-

Category Avg Price:

N/A

Category Avg Price Range:

N/A

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

35940

Price Range:

30993 - 40928

Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

28961

Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

24262 - 35940

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

123

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

10326

# Good or Great Deals:

41

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

11113

Depreciation %:

0.38321837

Resale Value $:

17887

Residual Value %:

0.61678163

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

0.49202387

Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

0.38321837 - 0.49237599

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

12332

Depreciation %:

0.37396786

Resale Value $:

20643

Residual Value %:

0.62603214

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

0.37396786

Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

0.37396786 - 0.37396786

Toyota Camry Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.2 / 10

Reliability:

8.1 / 10

Retained Value:

8.6 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10

Toyota Prius Prime Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

8.7 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Camry

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

14.3

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

11.6

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

8.8 - 14.3

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.355

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Prius Prime

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Life Expectancy:

N/A

Category Life Expectancy Range:

N/A

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

4.963748498154679

Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

4.8

Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

1.9 - 5.0

Toyota Camry Rankings

Best Family Hybrid Midsize Cars

1 / 9

Best Hybrid Midsize Cars

1 / 9

Hybrid Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value

1 / 9

Hybrid Midsize Cars with the Most Horsepower

1 / 9

Best Hybrid Midsize Cars Under $30k

1 / 4

Most Affordable Hybrid Midsize Cars

1 / 4

Most Reliable Hybrid Midsize Cars Under $30k

1 / 4

Best Hybrid Cars Under $30k

2 / 9

Hybrid Midsize Cars with the Most Legroom

2 / 9

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars Under $30k

2 / 9

Best Family Hybrid Cars

3 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars

3 / 25

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars

3 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars for the Money

3 / 15

Most Comfortable Hybrid Midsize Cars

3 / 9

Most Affordable Hybrid Cars

4 / 15

Safest Hybrid Cars

5 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

6 / 25

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid Cars

7 / 25

Best Hybrid Midsize Cars for Tall People

7 / 9

Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

8 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Legroom

8 / 25

Most Comfortable Hybrid Cars

14 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars for Tall People

17 / 25

Toyota Prius Prime Rankings

Most Affordable Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

1 / 3

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid Cars

2 / 25

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

2 / 10

Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) with Best Resale Value

2 / 8

Safest Hybrid Cars

3 / 25

Most Comfortable Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

3 / 8

Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) with the Most Cargo Space

4 / 8

Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) with the Most Horsepower

4 / 8

Most Comfortable Hybrid Small Cars

5 / 10

Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

6 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Cargo Space

6 / 25

Hybrid Small Cars with Best Resale Value

6 / 10

Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) with the Most Legroom

6 / 8

Most Affordable Hybrid Small Cars

6 / 7

Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

8 / 25

Most Comfortable Hybrid Cars

8 / 25

Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) for Tall People

8 / 8

Most Affordable Hybrid Cars

9 / 15

Best Hybrid Small Cars for Tall People

9 / 10

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Legroom

10 / 10

Hybrid Cars with the Most Legroom

21 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars for Tall People

23 / 25

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Hatchback

Available Drivetrain Options

Hybrid

Available Drivetrain Options

Plug-In Hybrid

Toyota Camry Trim Levels

LE, Nightshade, SE, XLE, XSE

Toyota Prius Prime Trim Levels

SE, XSE, XSE Premium

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

2 years

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

TOP SAFETY PICK

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

225 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

Not yet available

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.065 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

220 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

Not yet available

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.064 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


53 / 51 / 52

Range (city/hwy):

606 / 585 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Electricity, Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Parking Sensors:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

Available

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.1 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.7 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.6 inches

Rear Leg Room:

38 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.7 inches

Cargo Space:

15.1 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

99.9 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38 inches

Front Leg Room:

43.2 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

55.3 inches

Rear Head Room:

36.4 inches

Rear Leg Room:

34.8 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

52.8 inches

Cargo Space:

20.3 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

111.5 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3450 lbs

Width:

72.4 inches

Height:

56.9 inches

Length:

193.5 inches

Wheelbase:

111.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.4 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3461 lbs

Width:

70.2 inches

Height:

55.9 inches

Length:

181.1 inches

Wheelbase:

108.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.6 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

16.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P205/65R16

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P195/60R17

Exterior Colors

Black

Midnight Black Metallic

Blue

Ocean Gem / Reservoir Blue

Gray

Underground

Red

Supersonic Red

Silver

Celestial Silver Metallic

White

Ice Cap

Exterior Colors

Black

Midnight Black Metallic

Blue

Reservoir Blue

Gray

Guardian Gray

Red

Supersonic Red

Silver

Cutting Edge

White

Wind Chill Pearl

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Boulder

Interior Colors

Black

Black/Red

Gray

Not available

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