45K–60K miles
7 listings $18,287Median asking price
Middle 50%$15,240–$20,942
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THE PRICE OF A MODEL YEAR
Toyota Prius C depreciation, explained.
The 2012 Toyota Prius C asks about 50% less than the 2018 across 6 model years. See the price range, mileage and sample behind each year before choosing your next car.
United States · USDSeptember 12, 2026 · listing snapshot
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2018 Toyota Prius C · listing photo
A model-year price comparison · not an individual vehicle appraisal
2018$17,038
2017$15,087
2016$13,998
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Asking-price difference
$8,041Different vehicles in one dated snapshot
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September 12, 2026 snapshot · Mileage, trim and condition affect the comparison. Different model years are not the resale history of one vehicle.
About the highlighted 5-model-year price gap
5 years older · 2013 typically asks 47% less than the 2018. Priced from 40 listings and 116 listings.
The 2013 typically asks 47% less than the 2018 in this snapshot, across 5 model years.
SEE THE RANGE, NOT JUST ONE NUMBER
Asking prices by model year
Typical asking price Middle 50% of listings
Each line shows the middle half of asking prices for that year when available. The dot is the median, or the average when labelled. Overlapping bands are a reason to inspect individual cars before drawing conclusions.
$6,000$9,500$13K$17K$20K
2018 $17,03840 listingsMedian asking price
A CLOSER LOOK AT 2018
39 listings with usable mileageHow asking prices vary by mileage
Mileage means the miles shown on the odometer. United States · All trims · September 12, 2026 snapshot.
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60K–75K miles
9 listings $19,178Median asking price
Middle 50%$18,990–$19,680
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75K–90K miles
5 listings $17,750Median asking price
Middle 50%$15,995–$17,990
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90K–105K miles
7 listings $14,499Median asking price
Middle 50%$13,653–$16,436
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Over 105K miles
7 listings $11,985Median asking price
Middle 50%$10,898–$12,604
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30K–45K miles
4 listings · small sample $21,402Median asking price
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Explore 2018 Toyota Prius C prices →2017 $15,08728 listingsMedian asking price
A CLOSER LOOK AT 2017
28 listings with usable mileageHow asking prices vary by mileage
Mileage means the miles shown on the odometer. United States · All trims · September 12, 2026 snapshot.
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60K–75K miles
6 listings $17,486Median asking price
Middle 50%$16,318–$18,146
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90K–105K miles
5 listings $15,174Median asking price
Middle 50%$14,999–$15,973
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Over 105K miles
10 listings $12,497Median asking price
Middle 50%$10,620–$14,706
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15K–30K miles
1 listing · small sample $23,998Observed asking price
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1 listing · small sample $17,025Observed asking price
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2 listings · small sample $18,506Median asking price
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3 listings · small sample $13,995Median asking price
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Explore 2017 Toyota Prius C prices →2016 $13,99864 listingsMedian asking price
A CLOSER LOOK AT 2016
64 listings with usable mileageHow asking prices vary by mileage
Mileage means the miles shown on the odometer. United States · All trims · September 12, 2026 snapshot.
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60K–75K miles
6 listings $14,954Median asking price
Middle 50%$14,821–$16,825
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75K–90K miles
9 listings $14,990Median asking price
Middle 50%$14,299–$15,998
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90K–105K miles
6 listings $14,567Median asking price
Middle 50%$12,603–$17,498
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Over 105K miles
32 listings $11,687Median asking price
Middle 50%$9,674–$13,624
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15K–30K miles
4 listings · small sample $20,042Median asking price
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4 listings · small sample $17,444Median asking price
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3 listings · small sample $18,981Median asking price
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Explore 2016 Toyota Prius C prices →2015 $12,080119 listingsMedian asking price
A CLOSER LOOK AT 2015
119 listings with usable mileageHow asking prices vary by mileage
Mileage means the miles shown on the odometer. United States · All trims · September 12, 2026 snapshot.
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45K–60K miles
7 listings $16,998Median asking price
Middle 50%$14,692–$17,246
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60K–75K miles
15 listings $16,999Median asking price
Middle 50%$14,190–$17,998
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75K–90K miles
9 listings $14,998Median asking price
Middle 50%$14,590–$16,590
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90K–105K miles
17 listings $12,983Median asking price
Middle 50%$11,133–$14,440
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Over 105K miles
67 listings $9,998Median asking price
Middle 50%$8,995–$12,000
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30K–45K miles
4 listings · small sample $19,998Median asking price
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Explore 2015 Toyota Prius C prices →2014 $9,877116 listingsMedian asking price
A CLOSER LOOK AT 2014
116 listings with usable mileageHow asking prices vary by mileage
Mileage means the miles shown on the odometer. United States · All trims · September 12, 2026 snapshot.
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60K–75K miles
8 listings $13,247Median asking price
Middle 50%$10,588–$13,990
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75K–90K miles
13 listings $13,241Median asking price
Middle 50%$12,995–$14,998
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90K–105K miles
24 listings $10,989Median asking price
Middle 50%$9,371–$12,073
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Over 105K miles
66 listings $8,450Median asking price
Middle 50%$7,042–$9,981
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These are individual observations or small-sample medians, not dependable market estimates. Condition and equipment can matter more than mileage.
Under 15K miles
1 listing · small sample $21,998Observed asking price
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2 listings · small sample $15,432Median asking price
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2 listings · small sample $14,588Median asking price
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Explore 2014 Toyota Prius C prices →2013 $8,997116 listingsMedian asking price
A CLOSER LOOK AT 2013
116 listings with usable mileageHow asking prices vary by mileage
Mileage means the miles shown on the odometer. United States · All trims · September 12, 2026 snapshot.
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45K–60K miles
5 listings $12,591Median asking price
Middle 50%$11,499–$13,821
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60K–75K miles
8 listings $13,563Median asking price
Middle 50%$11,964–$14,069
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75K–90K miles
8 listings $12,728Median asking price
Middle 50%$10,854–$13,616
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90K–105K miles
11 listings $10,000Median asking price
Middle 50%$8,474–$10,388
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Over 105K miles
79 listings $8,425Median asking price
Middle 50%$7,326–$9,866
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These are individual observations or small-sample medians, not dependable market estimates. Condition and equipment can matter more than mileage.
Under 15K miles
1 listing · small sample $4,999Observed asking price
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1 listing · small sample $12,990Observed asking price
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3 listings · small sample $14,999Median asking price
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Explore 2013 Toyota Prius C prices →2012 $8,43894 listingsMedian asking price
A CLOSER LOOK AT 2012
94 listings with usable mileageHow asking prices vary by mileage
Mileage means the miles shown on the odometer. United States · All trims · September 12, 2026 snapshot.
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60K–75K miles
5 listings $11,898Median asking price
Middle 50%$10,389–$13,989
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75K–90K miles
5 listings $11,888Median asking price
Middle 50%$9,995–$11,900
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90K–105K miles
11 listings $9,190Median asking price
Middle 50%$8,869–$11,069
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Over 105K miles
69 listings $7,900Median asking price
Middle 50%$6,700–$8,995
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30K–45K miles
1 listing · small sample $14,463Observed asking price
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3 listings · small sample $12,100Median asking price
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Explore 2012 Toyota Prius C prices →2018 · $17,038 · 40 listings · 80,816 mi average odometer
Click a year to explore prices by mileage. Hover or focus to compare its overall range.
See the full data table ↓MAKE SENSE OF THE NUMBERS
An older model year changes more than the price.
A price gap is not a depreciation rate
These prices compare different vehicles on the market. An older model year may offer a lower asking price, but mileage, equipment and the mix of listings also change.
Condition needs its own check
History, equipment and physical condition can change the value of an individual car. A model-year median cannot confirm any of them.
Check the vehicle history ↗Mileage is part of the comparison
Open a model year above to compare asking prices within odometer groups. A small sample can change noticeably with a single listing; missing mileage is excluded.
Explore prices by mileage →A DIFFERENT QUESTION: CHANGE OVER TIME
2013 Toyota Prius C asking-price history
Monthly medians for the same model year. Listing samples change each month; this is not the resale history of one VIN. Missing months are left as gaps. This history is a separate dataset from the model-year snapshot above.
$8,000$10K$12K
Oct 2025Sep 2026
The median asking price moved from $8,500 in October 2025 to $9,728 in September 2026. The mix of vehicles offered for sale changes over time. Shading shows the middle 50% of asking prices where available.
Monthly history last refreshed September 12, 2026. The month containing that refresh may be incomplete.
Monthly prices and sample sizes
| Month | Median asking price | Middle 50% | Vehicles listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | $9,728 | $8,167–$11,713 | 52 |
| August 2026 | $8,999 | $7,795–$11,000 | 117 |
| July 2026 | $8,584 | $6,999–$10,410 | 121 |
| June 2026 | $9,044 | $7,638–$10,910 | 100 |
| May 2026 | $9,070 | $7,447–$10,243 | 96 |
| April 2026 | $8,991 | $7,377–$10,500 | 73 |
| March 2026 | $9,493 | $7,860–$11,921 | 140 |
| February 2026 | $8,500 | $6,995–$9,995 | 103 |
| January 2026 | $8,988 | $7,392–$10,836 | 127 |
| December 2025 | $8,395 | $6,501–$9,908 | 104 |
| November 2025 | $7,999 | $6,418–$9,255 | 72 |
| October 2025 | $8,500 | $6,998–$10,570 | 67 |
KEEP EXPLORING
Find your model year
Price, mileage and listings
in a dedicated report for each year.
2018
$17,038
Median asking price
80,816 mi average odometer
2017
$15,087
Median asking price
94,342 mi average odometer
2016
$13,998
Median asking price
101,587 mi average odometer
All available model years
Full price comparison, curve and sample sizes
What the Toyota Prius C depreciation curve means for buyers
Which single model year costs the most to skip?
- 2015 typical
- $12,080
- 2014 typical
- − $9,877
- one year of age
- $2,203
18% of the 2015 price
Across the 2012–2018 model years, 2015 → 2014 is the biggest single-model-year asking-price step in this sample.
Priced from 119 and 116 listings in this snapshot.
How do asking prices compare five model years apart?
- 2018 typical
- $17,038
- 2013 typical
- $8,997
- share of newer-year ask
- 53%
$8,041 below the 2018 ask
A 2013 — five model years older — asks 53% of what the 2018 asks. The Share-of-baseline-ask column in the table below runs the same share for every year.
Priced from 40 and 116 listings in this snapshot.
Toyota Prius C depreciation curve
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−50%Asking-price difference, 2018 → 2012
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≈8.3%Price difference per model year (not a forecast)
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−$2,203Steepest drop, 2015 → 2014
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$8,438Cheapest model year (2012) · years with 25+ listings
Typical asking price by model year, newest on the left — labels compare asking prices with the 2018. Hover a point for that year's price band.
A 2012 Toyota Prius C typically lists at $8,438 — 50% below the 2018's $17,038.
$8,000
$10K
$12K
$14K
$16K
−11%
−18%
−29%
−42%
−50%
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
| Year | Typical price | Share of baseline ask | vs. next-newer year | Avg. mileage | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $17,038 | 100% | — | 80,816 | 40 |
| 2017 | $15,087 | 89% | −$1,951 | 94,342 | 28 |
| 2016 | $13,998 | 82% | −$1,089 | 101,587 | 64 |
| 2015 | $12,080 | 71% | −$1,918 | 113,455 | 119 |
| 2014 | $9,877 | 58% | −$2,203 | 125,033 | 116 |
| 2013 | $8,997 | 53% | −$880 | 122,385 | 116 |
| 2012 | $8,438 | 50% | −$559 | 134,663 | 94 |
Typical price is the median (or average when the median is unavailable) asking price of that model year's dealer listings in this snapshot, national. Share of baseline ask is each year's asking price as a percentage of the newest year's asking price in the same group of available model years. Updated September 12, 2026.
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BEFORE YOU DECIDE
Toyota Prius C value & depreciation questions
Answers grounded in the data shown here.
How much does a Toyota Prius C depreciate per year?
This snapshot does not measure annual depreciation of one car. The 2012 typically asks $8,438, 50% below the 2018's $17,038. These are different vehicles listed on September 12, 2026; mileage, trim, condition and redesigns can affect the difference.
How do older Toyota Prius C asking prices compare with the newest model year?
A 2012 Toyota Prius C asks about 50% of the 2018's typical asking price ($8,438 vs $17,038). The “Share of baseline ask” column in the table above shows the same share for every model year in between.
Which Toyota Prius C model year is cheapest?
The 2012 Toyota Prius C is the most affordable model year we track, typically listed at $8,438 — 50% below the 2018's typical $17,038. Compare every year in the table above.
How many Toyota Prius C model years can I compare here?
This depreciation curve covers 7 model years, from 2012 to 2018, each priced from dealer listings in the September 12, 2026 snapshot.
Is this a forecast of my car's resale value?
No. These are dealer asking prices for different vehicles in a dated snapshot. They do not measure the value lost by one car over time, original MSRP depreciation, or final transaction prices.
How does mileage affect Toyota Prius C asking prices?
Open a model year to see its available odometer groups, asking prices and listing counts. Mileage is the distance recorded on the odometer. Price differences also reflect condition, trim and equipment; sparse groups are labelled separately.
OPEN ABOUT THE EVIDENCE
Where these numbers come from
Compiled by VinAssessment from dealer listing data. Prices shown are asking prices, not completed transactions.
- Market & currency
- United States · USD · all available trims
- Data snapshot
- September 12, 2026
- Typical price
- Median asking price per model year, or the average when the median is unavailable. The price basis is labelled on each row.
- Price range
- 25th–75th percentile: the middle half of the listing sample, not a confidence interval. Missing ranges are not estimated.
- Coverage
- 7 qualifying model years with at least 10 listings each. Headline price-gap calculations require at least 25 listings per year. Gaps in data do not establish a generation change.
- Mileage groups
- Only positive, usable odometer readings. Groups with fewer than 5 listings are observations, not dependable market estimates. Reported odometer readings do not verify actual lifetime mileage.
- What is not measured
- Original MSRP loss, future resale value, or a guaranteed price for an individual VIN.
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