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Toyota Prius Prime vs. Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota Prius Prime and Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid 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 and the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid.

When we compare the Toyota Prius Prime's and the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Prius Prime has the advantage in the area of new vehicle base pricing. The Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid has the advantage in the area of resale value. The Toyota Prius Prime and Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid have the same interior volume base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Prius Prime's and the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.

Pricing: For a new model, the Toyota Prius Prime's price is between $34,663 and $43,947, with the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid priced between $35,301 and $45,053.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Toyota Prius Prime loses 36.6 percent of its value and the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid loses 35.4 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid retains 1.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Toyota Prius Prime.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Toyota Prius Prime and the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid makes 220 horsepower.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Toyota Prius Prime and the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Toyota Prius Prime has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

34663 - 43947

Starting MSRP:

32975

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

27669

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

23500 - 32975

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

35301 - 45053

Starting MSRP:

33775

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

29338

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

24575 - 33775

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

35940

Price Range:

30993 - 40928

Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

28961

Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

24262 - 35940

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

123

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

10326

# Good or Great Deals:

41

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

Price Range:

-

Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

34477

Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

34477 - 34477

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

12332

Depreciation %:

0.37396786

Resale Value $:

20643

Residual Value %:

0.62603214

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

0.37396786

Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

0.37396786 - 0.37396786

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

12199

Depreciation %:

0.36117538

Resale Value $:

21576

Residual Value %:

0.6388246200000001

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

0.35835614

Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

0.33801262 - 0.43740554

Toyota Prius Prime Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

8.7 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10

Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.1 / 10

Reliability:

7.5 / 10

Retained Value:

8.8 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Prius Prime

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Life Expectancy:

N/A

Category Life Expectancy Range:

N/A

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

10.4

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

13.0

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

10.4 - 15.7

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.139



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

4.963748498154679

Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

4.8

Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

1.9 - 5.0

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Toyota Prius Prime Rankings

Most Affordable Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

1 / 3

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid Cars

2 / 25

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

2 / 10

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

2 / 8

Safest Hybrid Cars

3 / 25

Most Comfortable Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

3 / 8

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

4 / 8

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

4 / 8

Most Comfortable Hybrid Small Cars

5 / 10

Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

6 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Cargo Space

6 / 25

Hybrid Small Cars with Best Resale Value

6 / 10

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

6 / 8

Most Affordable Hybrid Small Cars

6 / 7

Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

8 / 25

Most Comfortable Hybrid Cars

8 / 25

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

8 / 8

Most Affordable Hybrid Cars

9 / 15

Best Hybrid Small Cars for Tall People

9 / 10

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Legroom

10 / 10

Hybrid Cars with the Most Legroom

21 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars for Tall People

23 / 25

Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Rankings

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid Cars

1 / 25

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

1 / 10

Best Family Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

1 / 8

Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

1 / 8

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

1 / 8

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

1 / 3

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

1 / 3

Best Family Hybrid Small Cars

2 / 10

Most Reliable Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

2 / 8

Best Hybrid Cars Under $35k

2 / 6

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars Under $35k

2 / 6

Most Affordable Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

2 / 3

Best Hybrid Small Cars

3 / 10

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

3 / 8

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

3 / 8

Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

4 / 25

Hybrid Small Cars with Best Resale Value

4 / 10

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

4 / 8

Hybrid Cars with the Most Cargo Space

5 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars for the Money

5 / 15

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Legroom

5 / 10

Best Family Hybrid Cars

6 / 25

Most Comfortable Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

6 / 8

Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

7 / 25

Most Comfortable Hybrid Small Cars

7 / 10

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

7 / 8

Most Affordable Hybrid Small Cars

7 / 7

Best Hybrid Cars

8 / 25

Best Hybrid Small Cars for Tall People

8 / 10

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars

10 / 25

Safest Hybrid Cars

10 / 25

Most Affordable Hybrid Cars

10 / 15

Hybrid Cars with the Most Legroom

15 / 25

Most Comfortable Hybrid Cars

16 / 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

Plug-In Hybrid

Toyota Prius Prime Trim Levels

SE, XSE, XSE Premium

Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Trim Levels

Nightshade, SE, XSE, XSE Premium

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:

5 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:

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

TOP SAFETY PICK

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

220 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

Not yet available

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

0.064 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 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

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

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Automatic Parking:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Automatic Parking:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

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 Features

Backup camera:

Standard

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:

20.3 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

111.5 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:

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:

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

Exterior Colors

Black

Midnight Black Metallic

Blue

Reservoir Blue

Gray

Guardian Gray

Red

Supersonic Red

Silver

Cutting Edge

White

Wind Chill Pearl

Exterior Colors

Black

Midnight Black Metallic

Blue

Reservoir Blue

Gray

Guardian Gray

Red

Supersonic Red

Silver

Cutting Edge

White

Wind Chill Pearl

Interior Colors

Black

Black/Red

Interior Colors

Black

Black/Red

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