For the same model year, dealers ask 27 points more than private sellers; CA is the cheapest state at -6% and WI the priciest at +20%; a gas Prius C asks +19% against the median of its model year.
Toyota Prius C price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | — | 6 | |
| 2017 | — | 6 | |
| 2016 | — | 7 | |
| 2015 | — | 11 | |
| 2014 | — | 21 | |
| 2013 | — | 25 | |
| 2012 | — | 17 |
Dealer or private seller
On the Toyota Prius C the dealer markup works out at 27% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private seller | 146 | -11.9% | $7,768 |
| Dealer | 135 | +15.0% | $10,655 |
What a branded title costs
| Title | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean title | 246 | +2.6% | $9,288 |
| Rebuilt | 12 | +2.0% | $9,638 |
| Salvage | 12 | -29.3% | $6,708 |
Branded titles are harder to insure, finance and resell, so check the exact car first: run its VIN against the records.
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2013 Prius C, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 100–125k and 150–175k bands the asking price falls 24%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 100–125k miles | 14 | |
| 125–150k miles | 11 | |
| 150–175k miles | 16 |
Which options hold value
The single biggest swing on a Toyota Prius C is fuel: GAS asks +19% against the median of its own model year.
| Item | Option | Listings | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | Gas | 41 | +18.7% |
| Fuel | Hybrid | 227 | -2.6% |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Toyota Prius C asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is WI at +20%, cheapest CA at -6% — 26 points apart, which on a $8,900 car is roughly $2,287.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 115 | |
| OR | 19 | |
| HI | 19 | |
| WA | 26 | |
| WI | 23 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Toyota Prius C cost?
The median asking price is $8,900 across 303 live listings. A 2012 asks about $6,972 and a 2018 about $8,900. The most listed year is 2013, at $7,500. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Toyota Prius C valuation tool.
Is it cheaper to buy a Prius C from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 15.0% above and private sellers 11.9% below, a gap of about $3,226 on a 2015 at $11,991.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Prius C?
Of the states with enough listings, CA asks least at -5.6% against the national median, and WI most at +20.1%. On the typical $8,900 Prius C that spread is about $2,287.
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