Toyota Prius Prime LE vs. Toyota Prius LE
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota Prius Prime LE and Toyota Prius LE 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 Prime LE and the Toyota Prius LE.
When we compare the Toyota Prius Prime LE's and the Toyota Prius LE's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Prius Prime LE has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The Toyota Prius LE has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, reliability, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. The Toyota Prius Prime LE and Toyota Prius LE have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Prius Prime LE's and the Toyota Prius LE's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Prius LE is a better car than the Toyota Prius Prime LE.
Pricing: A used 2022 Toyota Prius Prime LE ranges from $22,996 to $30,925 while a used 2022 Toyota Prius LE is priced between $20,923 to $26,997.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Toyota Prius Prime LE loses 31.1 percent of its value and the Toyota Prius LE loses 30.7 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Prius LE retains 0.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Toyota Prius Prime LE.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Toyota Prius Prime is 8.1 out of 10 while the Toyota Prius' quality rating is 9.2 out of 10. This results in the Toyota Prius Prime being ranked 3 out of 10 Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) and the Toyota Prius being ranked 1 out of 10. Out of 9 Best Hybrid Small Cars, the Toyota Prius Prime is ranked 3 and the Toyota Prius is ranked 1. The Toyota Prius Prime is also ranked 11 out of 25 Best Hybrid Cars while the Toyota Prius is ranked 1 out of 25.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Toyota Prius Prime is 5.7 out of 10. For the Toyota Prius the reliability rating is 8.9 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Prius a substantial advantage in reliability compared to the Toyota Prius Prime.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Toyota Prius Prime LE and the Toyota Prius LE makes 121 horsepower. The LE is rated to deliver an average of 54 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 629 miles. The LE is rated to deliver an average of 52 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 565 miles. This gives the Toyota Prius Prime LE the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Toyota Prius LE. The LE uses electricity, regular unleaded, and the LE uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota Prius LE, a hybrid compact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, and cargo space. The Toyota Prius Prime LE, a hybrid midsize car, has the advantage in the area of front leg room. The Toyota Prius Prime LE and Toyota Prius LE are comparable in regards to front head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Toyota Prius Prime LE and the Toyota Prius LE have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$28,770
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$27,955
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$27,350 - $28,770
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$26,285
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
$24,898
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
$23,600 - $26,800
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$27,306
Price Range:
$22,996 - $30,925
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$28,058
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$25,264 - $29,381
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
39
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
41,021
# Good or Great Deals:
19
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$23,865
Price Range:
$20,923 - $26,997
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
$23,425
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
$21,717 - $24,749
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
94
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
48,093
# Good or Great Deals:
41
Toyota Prius Prime Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
5.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Toyota Prius Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.2 / 10
Reliability:
8.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Prius Prime LE
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
10.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
10.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
8.2 - 10.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
3.2%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Prius LE
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
10.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
10.9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
10.3 - 11.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
33.3%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
1.5 - 5.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
2.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
1.6 - 12.2
Toyota Prius Prime Rankings
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22 out of / 25Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Other Toyota Prius Prime Trim Levels
Limited, XLE
Other Toyota Prius Trim Levels
L Eco, LE AWD-e, Limited, Nightshade, Nightshade AWD-e, XLE, XLE AWD-e
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 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:
4 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:
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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 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:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
121 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.036 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
121 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.040 hp per pound
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
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):
54 / 50 / 52
Range (city/hwy):
610 / 565 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53 inches
Cargo Space:
27.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
120.5 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3040 lbs
Width:
69.3 inches
Height:
57.9 inches
Length:
180 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P195/65R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P195/65R15
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Blue Magnetism
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic / Titanium Glow
Red
Supersonic Red
Silver
Classic Silver Metallic
White
Super White / Wind Chill Pearl
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Moonstone
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Not available
