A 2021 Toyota Prius still asks 70% of what a 2026 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 37 sedans we price, that ranks #8, above the 59% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 6 (−32.2%), after which losses ease to about 7.1% a year. Mileage costs it 38%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 1,026 listings.
Toyota Prius value by year
The newest Prius at under half the 2026 price is the 2020, with a median asking price of $15,922 (48% of it). A 2020 and a 2019 ask almost the same, $15,922 against $15,900, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $27,500 | $36,741 | 10 | |
| 2025 | $25,888 | $36,000 | 8 | |
| 2024 | $22,100 | $34,977 | 17 | |
| 2023 | $17,500 | $27,990 | 11 | |
| 2022 | $18,700 | $27,099 | 12 | |
| 2021 | $19,900 | $25,500 | 11 | |
| 2020 | $14,000 | $19,700 | 10 | |
| 2019 | $12,900 | $19,595 | 14 | |
| 2018 | $11,475 | $19,500 | 16 | |
| 2017 | $12,400 | $18,679 | 21 | |
| 2016 | $8,000 | $18,991 | 39 | |
| 2015 | $6,000 | $15,990 | 72 | |
| 2014 | $4,999 | $13,800 | 48 | |
| 2013 | $5,150 | $12,500 | 101 | |
| 2012 | $4,500 | $11,499 | 94 | |
| 2011 | $2,850 | $9,999 | 87 | |
| 2010 | $3,300 | $9,500 | 142 | |
| 2009 | $2,800 | $8,988 | 55 | |
| 2008 | $2,400 | $7,990 | 74 | |
| 2007 | $2,500 | $7,500 | 76 | |
| 2006 | $2,200 | $6,793 | 33 | |
| 2005 | $1,995 | $6,499 | 44 | |
| 2004 | $1,234 | $6,300 | 13 | |
| 2003 | $3,800 | $8,500 | 5 | |
| 2002 | $1,400 | $4,995 | 9 | |
| 2001 | $2,300 | $4,750 | 4 |
How the Toyota Prius depreciates
The newest Toyota Prius has a median asking price of $33,495; a 25-year-older one runs about $2,500 — roughly 93% lost over 25 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Toyota Prius hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Toyota Camry keeps 62%, the Honda Accord 74% and the Hyundai Elantra 73%, against 70% for the Prius. The Prius holds value better than the Toyota Camry, but not the Honda Accord and Hyundai Elantra.
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Adjust your Toyota Prius value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Toyota Prius about 38% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2026 Toyota Prius: a dealer trade-in offer is around $27,500, selling private-party nets about $33,495, and a lot asks near $36,741 — a $9,241 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the Prius costs a median 16% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 7 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Toyota Prius price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $27,500 (5) | $35,310 (17) | +28% |
| 2024 | $29,700 (11) | $26,900 (31) | −9% |
| 2023 | $18,700 (6) | $25,878 (18) | +38% |
| 2022 | $18,900 (15) | $21,867 (32) | +16% |
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Toyota Prius value FAQ
How much is a Toyota Prius worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $2,500 to $33,495 across 26 model years. A 2026 is worth about $33,495, the median of 10 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Toyota Prius's value?
Among Priuss from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $26,000, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $11,500; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 38%.
Which Toyota Prius year is the best value?
The newest Prius at under half the 2026 price is the 2020, with a median asking price of $15,922 (48% of it). A 2020 and a 2019 ask almost the same, $15,922 against $15,900, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
Is a Toyota Prius cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 16% more, across 7 recent model years in our listings.
Does the Prius hold value better than the Toyota Camry?
Yes: over 5 years the Prius keeps 70% of its value and the Toyota Camry 62%, by the median asking prices of the 2026 and 2021 model years.
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