For the same model year, dealers ask 33 points more than private sellers; FL is the cheapest state at -13% and WA the priciest at +28%; a gas Prius V asks -6% against the median of its model year.
Toyota Prius V price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | — | 11 | |
| 2015 | — | 11 | |
| 2014 | — | 23 | |
| 2013 | — | 23 | |
| 2012 | 3.4× | 33 | |
| 2010 | — | 11 |
Dealer or private seller
On the Toyota Prius V the dealer markup works out at 33% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 179 | +14.0% | $11,156 |
| Private seller | 166 | -19.2% | $7,963 |
What a branded title costs
| Title | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean title | 310 | -0.8% | $9,712 |
| Salvage | 12 | -36.9% | $6,529 |
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 2012 Prius V, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 100–125k and 175–200k bands the asking price falls 32%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 100–125k miles | 20 | |
| 125–150k miles | 33 | |
| 150–175k miles | 25 | |
| 175–200k miles | 16 |
Which options hold value
The single biggest swing on a Toyota Prius V is fuel: GAS asks -6% against the median of its own model year.
| Item | Option | Listings | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | Hybrid | 272 | -1.7% |
| Fuel | Gas | 58 | -6.4% |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Toyota Prius V asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is WA at +28%, cheapest FL at -13% — 41 points apart, which on a $9,499 car is roughly $3,885.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 16 | |
| CO | 12 | |
| CA | 144 | |
| OR | 63 | |
| MA | 12 | |
| HI | 18 | |
| WA | 36 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Toyota Prius V cost?
The median asking price is $9,499 across 405 live listings. A 2010 asks about $5,500 and a 2017 about $15,999. The most listed year is 2012, at $8,995.
Is it cheaper to buy a Prius V from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 14.0% above and private sellers 19.2% below, a gap of about $5,312 on a 2017 at $15,999.
How much value does a Prius V lose per 25,000 miles?
About 12% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2012 Prius V, measured from the 100–125k band to the 175–200k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Toyota Prius V valuation tool.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Prius V?
Of the states with enough listings, FL asks least at -12.6% against the national median, and WA most at +28.3%. On the typical $9,499 Prius V that spread is about $3,885.
Why do Prius V prices for the same year vary so much?
Among 33 listings of the 2012 Prius V, the priciest tenth asks 3.4× what the cheapest tenth does: $12,000 against $3,500.
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