What does a 2021 Toyota Prius cost to run?
L Eco FWD, 56 mpg
$686a year in fuel
- 5.7 cents a mile.
- Price plus energy over 6 years: $28,639.
- Median hatchback: $748 a year (15 models, 2021).
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Cost by trim
| Trim | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Per mile | Total over 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L Eco FWD | $24,525 | 56 mpg | $686 | $0.06 | $28,639 |
| LE FWD | $25,735 | 52 mpg | $738 | $0.06 | $30,166 |
| LE AWD-e | $27,135 | 49 mpg | $784 | $0.07 | $31,837 |
| XLE FWD | $28,575 | 52 mpg | $738 | $0.06 | $33,006 |
| XLE AWD-e | $29,575 | 49 mpg | $784 | $0.07 | $34,277 |
| 2020 Edition FWD | $29,875 | 25 kWh/100 mi | $510 | $0.04 | $32,935 |
| 20th Anniversary Edition FWD | $29,875 | 52 mpg | $738 | $0.06 | $34,306 |
| Limited FWD | $32,650 | 52 mpg | $738 | $0.06 | $37,081 |
What this cannot tell you
Insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree