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Toyota Prius Prime vs. Toyota Prius

When we compare the Toyota Prius Prime's and the Toyota Prius's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Prius Prime has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. The Toyota Prius 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, interior volume and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Prius Prime's and the Toyota Prius's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Prius is a better car than the Toyota Prius Prime.

Toyota Prius Prime vs. Toyota Prius Pricing

A used 2024 Toyota Prius Prime ranges from $34,399 to $46,362 while a used 2024 Toyota Prius is priced between $29,113 to $42,090. For a new model, the Toyota Prius Prime's price is between $34,530 and $44,478, with the Toyota Prius priced between $29,274 and $40,665.

Toyota Prius Prime vs. Toyota Prius Resale/Retained Value

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

Toyota Prius Prime vs. Toyota Prius 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 vs. Toyota Prius 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 Toyota Prius Prime’s base engine makes 220 horsepower, and the Toyota Prius base engine makes 194 horsepower.

Passenger Space Comparison

The Toyota Prius, a hybrid compact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more cargo space. The Toyota Prius Prime and Toyota Prius are comparable in regards to front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.

Safety Ratings Comparison

When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Toyota Prius Prime and the Toyota Prius have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.

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Pricing

New Asking Price:

$34,530 - $44,478

Used Asking Price:

$34,399 - $46,362

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

40.5%

Pricing

New Asking Price:

$29,274 - $40,665

Used Asking Price:

$29,113 - $42,090

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

Toyota Prius Prime Trim Levels

SE, XSE, XSE Premium

Toyota Prius Trim Levels

LE, Limited, XLE

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:

220 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

Not yet available

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

0.064 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

194 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

Not yet available

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

0.063 hp per pound

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):


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 / AWD

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


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple Car Play:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple Car Play:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Safety Equipment

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 Equipment

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 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

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:

23.8 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

115.0 cubic feet

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

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3097 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:

17.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P195/60R17

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P195/60R17

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