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Toyota Prius Prime LE vs. 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 areas of fuel efficiency and resale value. 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, 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.

Toyota Prius Prime LE vs. Toyota Prius LE Pricing

A used 2022 Toyota Prius Prime LE ranges from $28,750 to $36,083 while a used 2022 Toyota Prius LE is priced between $23,789 to $30,999.

Toyota Prius Prime LE vs. Toyota Prius LE Resale/Retained Value

Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Toyota Prius Prime LE loses 40.5 percent of its value and the Toyota Prius LE loses 41.8 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Prius Prime LE retains 1.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Toyota Prius LE.

Toyota Prius Prime LE vs. Toyota Prius 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 2 out of 7 Best Hybrid Hatchbacks and the Toyota Prius being ranked 1 out of 7. Out of 25 Best Hybrid Cars, the Toyota Prius Prime is ranked 10 and the Toyota Prius is ranked 1.

Toyota Prius Prime LE vs. Toyota Prius LE Reliability Rating

iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Toyota Prius Prime is 5.7 out of 10. For the Toyota Prius the reliability rating is 9.1 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 Comparison

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.

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Pricing

New Asking Price:

$29,093 - $31,233

Used Asking Price:

$28,750 - $36,083

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

40.5%

Pricing

New Asking Price:

-

Used Asking Price:

$23,789 - $30,999

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

41.8%

Toyota Prius Prime Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.1 / 10

Reliability:

5.7 / 10

Retained Value:

8.5 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Toyota Prius Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

9.2 / 10

Reliability:

9.1 / 10

Retained Value:

8.4 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Toyota Prius Prime Rankings

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid Cars

1 / 25

Hybrid Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value

1 / 12

Hybrid Midsize Cars with the Most Cargo Space

1 / 12

Hybrid Midsize Cars with the Most Horsepower

1 / 12

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

1 / 9

Hybrid Hatchbacks with the Most Cargo Space

1 / 7

Hybrid Hatchbacks with the Most Horsepower

1 / 7

Best Japanese Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

1 / 2

Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

2 / 9

Best Hybrid Hatchbacks

2 / 7

Best Japanese Hybrid Hatchbacks

2 / 4

Most Affordable Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

2 / 4

Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

3 / 25

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

3 / 9

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

3 / 9

Hybrid Hatchbacks with Best Resale Value

3 / 7

Best Japanese Hybrid Midsize Cars

3 / 4

Hybrid Cars with the Most Cargo Space

4 / 25

Most Affordable Hybrid Midsize Cars

4 / 4

Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

5 / 25

Most Reliable Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

5 / 9

Most Comfortable Hybrid Hatchbacks

5 / 7

Most Affordable Hybrid Hatchbacks

5 / 5

Best Hybrid Midsize Cars

6 / 12

Best Japanese Hybrid Cars

6 / 11

Most Comfortable Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

6 / 9

Best Hybrid Hatchbacks for Tall People

6 / 7

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

8 / 9

Most Comfortable Hybrid Midsize Cars

9 / 12

Best Hybrid Cars

10 / 25

Safest Hybrid Cars

10 / 25

Most Affordable Hybrid Cars

10 / 15

Best Hybrid Midsize Cars for Tall People

11 / 12

Most Comfortable Hybrid Cars

14 / 25

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars

16 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars for Tall People

23 / 25

Toyota Prius Rankings

Best Hybrid Cars

1 / 25

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars

1 / 25

Safest Hybrid Cars

1 / 25

Best Japanese Hybrid Cars

1 / 11

Best Hybrid Small Cars

1 / 8

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

1 / 8

Best Hybrid Compact Cars

1 / 7

Best Hybrid Hatchbacks

1 / 7

Hybrid Compact Cars with the Most Horsepower

1 / 7

Best Hybrid Cars for the Money

1 / 5

Best Japanese Hybrid Hatchbacks

1 / 4

Best Japanese Hybrid Small Cars

1 / 4

Best Japanese Hybrid Compact Cars

1 / 3

Hybrid Compact Cars with Best Resale Value

2 / 7

Hybrid Hatchbacks with the Most Horsepower

2 / 7

Hybrid Small Cars with Best Resale Value

3 / 8

Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

4 / 25

Hybrid Hatchbacks with Best Resale Value

4 / 7

Most Comfortable Hybrid Hatchbacks

4 / 7

Most Affordable Hybrid Hatchbacks

4 / 5

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid Cars

5 / 25

Most Comfortable Hybrid Small Cars

5 / 8

Best Hybrid Hatchbacks for Tall People

5 / 7

Most Comfortable Hybrid Compact Cars

5 / 7

Most Affordable Hybrid Cars

6 / 15

Best Hybrid Compact Cars for Tall People

6 / 7

Most Affordable Hybrid Compact Cars

6 / 6

Most Affordable Hybrid Small Cars

6 / 6

Best Hybrid Small Cars for Tall People

7 / 8

Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

12 / 25

Most Comfortable Hybrid Cars

13 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars for Tall People

22 / 25

Available 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

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

121 hp @ 5200 rpm

Torque:

Not yet available

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

0.036 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specifications

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

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple Car Play:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

N/A

Navigation System:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple Car Play:

Standard

Heated Seats

N/A

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

N/A

Navigation System:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Safety Equipment

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 Equipment

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

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