Toyota Prius Depreciation
Measured against live listings, a 5-year-old Toyota Prius lists at $21,348 — 40.7% below the $35,994 median price of a new one today, while a 3-year-old runs $28,403 (21.1% below new). Median odometer at that age: 74,483 miles.
By the CarWhere Research Team · Live US listing medians · Updated 2026-10-25
| Model year | Age | Median asking price | vs new today | Median miles | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (new) | — | $35,994 | — | — | 75 |
| 2025 | 1 yr | $27,999 | −22.2% | 27,976 | 884 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | $29,388 | −18.4% | 30,813 | 598 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | $28,403 | −21.1% | 40,305 | 312 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | $23,224 | −35.5% | 64,365 | 256 |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | $21,348 | −40.7% | 74,483 | 127 |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | $21,144 | −41.3% | 75,920 | 97 |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | $20,120 | −44.1% | 75,090 | 181 |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | $17,495 | −51.4% | 93,461 | 179 |
Median asking prices from live US dealer listings (min 40 per point) vs the Toyota Prius's median new price today. Live market data, not book-value estimates. Updated 2026-10-25.
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FAQ
How much does a Toyota Prius depreciate?
Measured against live listings, a 5-year-old Toyota Prius lists at $21,348 — 40.7% below the $35,994 median price of a new one today, while a 3-year-old runs $28,403 (21.1% below new). Median odometer at that age: 74,483 miles. These are asking-price medians from live US dealer inventory (127 listings behind the 5-year figure), not book-value estimates.
What's the best age to buy a used Toyota Prius?
The steepest part of this curve is year 3 → 4, where it sheds another 14.4 points. Buying just after a steep drop means the previous owner paid it; the Toyota Prius's year-by-year table above shows exactly where the price settles.
Is a used Toyota Prius a good deal versus new?
A 3-year-old Toyota Prius saves about $7,591 versus new (21.1% below) with a median 40,305 miles on the clock. Whether that's the right trade depends on the model year — check the reliability record before the price.
Where does this data come from?
Median asking prices from live US dealer listings via licensed vehicle-data providers, aggregated per model year (minimum 40 listings per point) and compared with the Toyota Prius's median new price today (75 new listings). Refreshed 2026-10-25. Republish with attribution to CarWhere (carwhere.com).