Toyota Camry Hybrid vs. Toyota Prius Prime
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota Camry Hybrid 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 Hybrid and the Toyota Prius Prime.
When comparing the Toyota Camry Hybrid's and the Toyota Prius Prime's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Camry Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, reliability and overall quality score. The Toyota Prius Prime has the advantage in the areas of resale value, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Camry Hybrid's and the Toyota Prius Prime's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Camry Hybrid is a better car than the Toyota Prius Prime.
Pricing: A used 2024 Toyota Camry Hybrid ranges from $30,697 to $39,999 while a used 2024 Toyota Prius Prime is priced between $34,507 to $48,048. For a new model, the Toyota Camry Hybrid's price is between $30,664 and $40,282, with the Toyota Prius Prime priced between $34,562 and $44,840.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Toyota Camry Hybrid loses 37.2 percent of its value and the Toyota Prius Prime loses 31.1 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Prius Prime retains 6.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Toyota Camry Hybrid.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Toyota Camry Hybrid is 9.0 out of 10 while the Toyota Prius Prime's quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Toyota Camry Hybrid being ranked 2 out of 25 Best Hybrid Cars and the Toyota Prius Prime being ranked 11 out of 25.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Toyota Camry Hybrid is 8.9 out of 10. For the Toyota Prius Prime the reliability rating is 5.7 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Camry Hybrid a substantial advantage in reliability compared to the Toyota Prius Prime.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota Camry Hybrid’s base engine makes 208 horsepower, and the Toyota Prius Prime base engine makes 220 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are hybrid midsize cars, the Toyota Prius Prime has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front leg room and cargo space. The Toyota Camry Hybrid 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 Hybrid and the Toyota Prius Prime have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$30,664 - $40,282
Starting MSRP:
$28,855
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$31,381
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$28,855 - $32,975
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$34,562 - $44,840
Starting MSRP:
$32,975
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$31,381
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$28,855 - $32,975
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$35,207
Price Range:
$30,697 - $39,999
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$36,613
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$34,247 - $40,386
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
160
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
12,516
# Good or Great Deals:
34
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$40,386
Price Range:
$34,507 - $48,048
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$36,613
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$34,247 - $40,386
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
947
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
371
# Good or Great Deals:
20
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$10,966
Depreciation %:
38%
Resale Value $:
$17,889
Residual Value %:
62%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
37%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
32.1% - 46.1%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$10,569
Depreciation %:
32.1%
Resale Value $:
$22,406
Residual Value %:
67.9%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
37%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
32.1% - 46.1%
Toyota Camry Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.0 / 10
Reliability:
8.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Toyota Prius Prime Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
5.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Camry Hybrid
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
12.8
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
12.8
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
10.2 - 12.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
37.4%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Prius Prime
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
12.9
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
12.8
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
10.2 - 12.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
3.1%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
4.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
2.5 - 8.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
4.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
2.5 - 8.3
Toyota Camry Hybrid Rankings
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23 out of / 25Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Plug-In Hybrid
Toyota Camry Hybrid Trim Levels
LE, SE, SE Nightshade, 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:
2 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
208 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.060 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
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
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
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
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
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
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
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
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
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
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
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:
3480 lbs
Width:
72.4 inches
Height:
56.9 inches
Length:
192.1 inches
Wheelbase:
111.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.7 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:
steel
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
Reservoir Blue
Gray
Predawn Gray Mica
Red
Supersonic Red
Silver
Celestial Silver Metallic / Ice Edge
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
Beige
Macadamia
Black
Black
Gray
Ash
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black/Red
Gray
Not available
