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Toyota Prius c vs. Toyota Prius Prime

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota Prius c 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 Prius c and the Toyota Prius Prime.

When comparing the Toyota Prius c's and the Toyota Prius Prime's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Prius c has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The Toyota Prius Prime has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Prius c's and the Toyota Prius Prime's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Prius c is a better car than the Toyota Prius Prime.

Pricing: A used 2019 Toyota Prius c ranges from $11,674 to $24,061 while a used 2019 Toyota Prius Prime is priced between $18,768 to $28,796.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Toyota Prius c loses 27.4 percent of its value and the Toyota Prius Prime loses 31.1 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Prius c retains 3.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Toyota Prius Prime.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Toyota Prius c is 8.5 out of 10 while the Toyota Prius Prime's quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Toyota Prius c being ranked 2 out of 9 Best Hybrid Small Cars and the Toyota Prius Prime being ranked 3 out of 9. Out of 25 Best Hybrid Cars, the Toyota Prius c is ranked 7 and the Toyota Prius Prime is ranked 11.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Toyota Prius c is 8.7 out of 10. For the Toyota Prius Prime the reliability rating is 5.7 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Prius c a substantial advantage in reliability compared to the Toyota Prius Prime.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota Prius c’s base engine makes 99 horsepower, and the Toyota Prius Prime base engine makes 121 horsepower. The Prius c is rated to deliver an average of 46 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 409 miles. The Prius Prime is rated to deliver an average of 54 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 629 miles. This gives the Toyota Prius Prime the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Toyota Prius c. The Prius c uses regular unleaded, and the Prius Prime uses electricity, regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota Prius Prime, a hybrid midsize car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Toyota Prius c, a hybrid subcompact car, has the advantage in the area of rear leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Toyota Prius Prime has higher safety ratings than the Toyota Prius c, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$21,530

Category Avg Starting MSRP:

N/A

Category Starting MSRP Range:

N/A

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$27,350

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

$29,836

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

$25,320 - $35,620

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$18,958

Price Range:

$11,674 - $24,061

Category Avg Price:

N/A

Category Avg Price Range:

N/A

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

1

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

94,797

# Good or Great Deals:

0

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$24,005

Price Range:

$18,768 - $28,796

Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

$20,505

Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

$17,022 - $24,005

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

39

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

68,248

# Good or Great Deals:

7

Toyota Prius c Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.5 / 10

Reliability:

8.7 / 10

Retained Value:

8.8 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 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 Prius c

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

8.4

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:

N/A

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:

N/A

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

23%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Prius Prime

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

7.9

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

5.7

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

5.2 - 7.9

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

3.1%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.3

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.2

Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

1.8

Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

1.2 - 12.8

Toyota Prius c Rankings

Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

1 / 25

Hybrid Small Cars with Best Resale Value

1 / 9

Best Hybrid Cars Under $25k

1 / 3

Best Hybrid Small Cars Under $25k

1 / 3

Best Hybrid Small Cars

2 / 9

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars

3 / 25

Best Hybrid Small Cars for Tall People

5 / 9

Best Hybrid Cars

7 / 25

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

9 / 9

Best Hybrid Cars for Tall People

17 / 25

Safest Hybrid Cars

19 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

25 / 25

Toyota Prius Prime Rankings

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid Cars

1 / 25

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

1 / 9

Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) Under $35k

1 / 4

Most Reliable Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) Under $30k

1 / 4

Most Reliable Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) Under $35k

1 / 4

Most Reliable Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) Under $40k

1 / 4

Most Reliable Hybrid Small Cars Under $25k

1 / 2

Most Reliable Hybrid Small Cars Under $30k

1 / 2

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

2 / 10

Best Family Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

2 / 10

Best Family Hybrid Small Cars

2 / 9

Most Affordable Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

2 / 3

Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

3 / 25

Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

3 / 10

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

3 / 10

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

3 / 10

Best Hybrid Small Cars

3 / 9

Hybrid Small Cars with Best Resale Value

3 / 9

Best Hybrid Cars Under $35k

3 / 6

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars Under $25k

3 / 6

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars Under $30k

3 / 6

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars Under $35k

3 / 6

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars Under $40k

3 / 6

Hybrid Cars with the Most Cargo Space

4 / 25

Most Affordable Hybrid Small Cars

4 / 4

Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

5 / 25

Best Family Hybrid Cars

5 / 25

Most Reliable Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

5 / 10

Most Comfortable Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

6 / 10

Most Comfortable Hybrid Small Cars

6 / 9

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Legroom

6 / 9

Most Affordable Hybrid Cars

7 / 10

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

8 / 10

Best Hybrid Small Cars for Tall People

8 / 9

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

9 / 10

Safest Hybrid Cars

10 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars

11 / 25

Most Comfortable Hybrid Cars

12 / 25

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars

15 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Legroom

19 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars for Tall People

23 / 25

Available Body Styles

Hatchback

Available Body Styles

Hatchback

Available Drivetrain Options

Hybrid

Available Drivetrain Options

Plug-In Hybrid

Toyota Prius c Trim Levels

L, LE

Toyota Prius Prime Trim Levels

Advanced, Plus, Premium

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

2 years / 25000 miles

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):

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 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:

99 hp @ 4800 rpm

Torque:

Not yet available

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

0.039 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

121 hp @ 5200 rpm

Torque:

Not yet available

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

0.036 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

1.5 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):


48 / 43 / 46

Range (city/hwy):

456 / 409 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

1.8 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):


55 / 53 / 54

Range (city/hwy):

652 / 629 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Electricity, Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Seats

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

Available

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.6 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.7 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

52.3 inches

Rear Head Room:

37 inches

Rear Leg Room:

35 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

51.7 inches

Cargo Space:

17.1 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

104.5 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.4 inches

Front Leg Room:

43.2 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

54.2 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.2 inches

Rear Leg Room:

33.4 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

53 inches

Cargo Space:

19.8 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

111.3 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

2530 lbs

Width:

68.6 inches

Height:

59.6 inches

Length:

162.4 inches

Wheelbase:

100.4 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.5 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3365 lbs

Width:

69.3 inches

Height:

57.9 inches

Length:

182.9 inches

Wheelbase:

106.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

4.8 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

15.0 x 5.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P175/65R15

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

15.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P195/65R15

Exterior Colors

Black

Black Sand Pearl

Blue

Blue Streak Metallic / Tide Pool Pearl

Gray

Magnetic Gray Metallic

Red

Absolutely Red

Silver

Classic Silver Metallic

White

Blizzard Pearl

Exterior Colors

Black

Not available

Blue

Blue Magnetism

Gray

Magnetic Gray Metallic / Titanium Glow

Red

Hypersonic Red

Silver

Classic Silver Metallic

White

Blizzard Pearl / Super White

Interior Colors

Gray

Gray/Black

Black

Not available

Interior Colors

Gray

Moonstone

Black

Black

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