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Toyota Prius Prime vs. Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

In comparing the Toyota Prius Prime's and the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Prius Prime has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and base engine power. The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Prius Prime's and the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is a better car than the Toyota Prius Prime.

Toyota Prius Prime vs. Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Pricing

A used 2023 Toyota Prius Prime ranges from $35,193 to $50,120 while a used 2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is priced between $35,489 to $47,993. For a new model, the Toyota Prius Prime's price is between $33,893 and $44,731, with the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid priced between $34,362 and $45,217.

Toyota Prius Prime vs. Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 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 RAV4 Hybrid loses 36.1 percent of its value. This means the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid retains 4.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Toyota Prius Prime.

Toyota Prius Prime vs. Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Quality Rating

The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Toyota Prius Prime is 8.1 out of 10 while the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid's quality rating is 8.8 out of 10. This results in the Toyota Prius Prime being ranked 2 out of 9 Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) and the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid being ranked 1 out of 13 Best Hybrid Small SUVs.

Toyota Prius Prime vs. Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Reliability Rating

iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Toyota Prius Prime is 5.7 out of 10. For the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid the reliability rating is 7.5 out of 10. This gives the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid an 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 RAV4 Hybrid base engine makes 219 horsepower.

Passenger Space Comparison

The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, a hybrid SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Toyota Prius Prime, a hybrid midsize car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room and front leg room.

Safety Ratings Comparison

When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Toyota Prius Prime and the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.

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Pricing

New Asking Price:

$33,893 - $44,731

Used Asking Price:

$35,193 - $50,120

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

40.5%

Pricing

New Asking Price:

$34,362 - $45,217

Used Asking Price:

$35,489 - $47,993

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

36.1%

Toyota Prius Prime Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.1 / 10

Reliability:

5.7 / 10

Retained Value:

8.5 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.8 / 10

Reliability:

7.5 / 10

Retained Value:

8.8 / 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 RAV4 Hybrid Rankings

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

1 / 27

Best Hybrid Small SUVs

1 / 13

Hybrid Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

1 / 13

Best Hybrid SUVs for the Money

1 / 7

Best Japanese Hybrid Small SUVs

1 / 7

Hybrid SUVs with Best Resale Value

2 / 30

Safest Hybrid SUVs

2 / 30

Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs

2 / 27

Best Japanese Hybrid SUVs

2 / 12

Best Japanese Hybrid Crossover SUVs

2 / 11

Best Hybrid SUVs

3 / 30

Most Affordable Hybrid Small SUVs

3 / 12

Most Affordable Hybrid SUVs

4 / 29

Most Affordable Hybrid Crossover SUVs

4 / 26

Best Hybrid Small SUVs for Towing

5 / 13

Hybrid Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

5 / 13

Best Off-road Hybrid Small SUVs

7 / 13

Hybrid Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

7 / 13

Most Reliable Hybrid SUVs

8 / 30

Best Off-road Hybrid Crossover SUVs

12 / 27

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

12 / 27

Best Hybrid Small SUVs for Tall People

12 / 13

Most Comfortable Hybrid Small SUVs

12 / 13

Hybrid SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

13 / 30

Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs for Towing

13 / 27

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid SUVs

14 / 30

Best Off-road Hybrid SUVs

15 / 30

Best Hybrid SUVs for Towing

16 / 30

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

18 / 27

Hybrid SUVs with the Most Horsepower

21 / 30

Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs for Tall People

24 / 27

Most Comfortable Hybrid Crossover SUVs

26 / 27

Best Hybrid SUVs for Tall People

27 / 30

Most Comfortable Hybrid SUVs

29 / 30

Available Body Styles

Hatchback

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Plug-In Hybrid

Available Drivetrain Options

Hybrid

Toyota Prius Prime Trim Levels

SE, XSE, XSE Premium

Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Trim Levels

LE, Limited, SE, Woodland Edition, XLE, XLE Premium, XSE

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:

2 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

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

219 hp @ 5300 rpm

Torque:

Not yet available

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

0.059 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

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

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:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

AWD

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


41 / 38 / 40

Range (city/hwy):

595 / 551 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

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:

Available

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:

Available

Safety Equipment

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

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

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

26.7 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

111.5 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

37.7 inches

Front Leg Room:

41 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.8 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.5 inches

Rear Leg Room:

37.8 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

56.4 inches

Cargo Space:

37.6 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

69.8 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

136.4 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:

3690 lbs

Width:

73 inches

Height:

67 inches

Length:

180.9 inches

Wheelbase:

105.9 inches

Ground Clearance:

8.1 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 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

225/65R17

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