Is the 2027 Toyota Prius a good car?
Yes.
4 of 4 checks
- Crash stars
- 5 of 5 stars
- Pass
- Value kept, 3 years
- 86%
- Pass
- Price
- $28,755
- Pass
- Fuel cost
- $949 a year
- Pass
Compared with 2027 hatchbacks. Cheapest trim.
Four checks
Source marks: two or more sources agreeone source
| Check | This car | Compared with | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crash test stars | 5 of 5 stars | 4 or more | Yes | |
| Value kept after 3 years | 86% | Median 70% | 17 | Yes |
| Price LE FWD | $28,755 | Median $35,950 | 6 | Yes |
| Fuel cost a year LE FWD | $949 a year | Median $1,435 a year | 6 | Yes |
- Stars pass at 4 or more.
- Price and fuel cost pass at or under the class median.
- Value kept passes at or over the median.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of the checks.
- Price and fuel cost use the cheapest trim with the number. Stars use the lowest version.
- Value kept: KBB value now divided by original MSRP, 2023 hatchbacks.
Fuel: 12,000 miles a year. Gas $4.35 (EIA, week of Oct 5, 2026). Power 18.19 cents per kWh.
Good for what
Checks for one use each. They do not change the answer above.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 2 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 4 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $69 vs $104 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 6.0 in, top 95% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 17% below predicted |
| Good buy | Yes | No rival beats it |
- Each check uses the cheapest trim that has the number. The trim is named.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
Is the Prius a good family car?
No. Passes 2 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats LE FWD | 5 seats | 5 or more | Not listed | Yes |
| Rear legroom LE FWD | 34.8 in | Median 36.1 in | 6 | No |
| Rear headroom LE FWD | 36.4 in | Median 36.8 in | 6 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row LE FWD | 23.8 cu ft | Median 22.6 cu ft | 5 | Yes |
Is the Prius a good first car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price LE FWD | $28,755 | Median $35,950 | 6 | Yes |
| Horsepower LE FWD | 194 hp | 178 hp to 254 hp | 6 | Yes |
| Length LE FWD | 181.1 in | Median 179.8 in | 6 | No |
| Turning circle LE FWD | 34.4 ft | Median 37.9 ft | 6 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile LE FWD | 7.9 cents | Median 12.0 cents | 6 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Prius a good commuter car?
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $4.35 (EIA, week of Oct 5, 2026). Power 18.19 cents per kWh.
Yes. $69 a month to commute. Class median $104.
- Miles a month
- 867
- Trim
- LE FWD
- This car
- $69
- Median of 6 hatchbacks
- $104
- Highway mpg
- 50 mpg, top 20% of 5
Is the Prius a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 55.9 in tall | 56.0 to 57.2 in tall | 6 | No |
| Front headroom LE FWD | 38.0 in | Median 39.1 in | 6 | No |
| Turning circle LE FWD | 34.4 ft | Median 37.9 ft | 6 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Prius a good off-road vehicle?
No. 6.0 in clearance. Top 95% of 92 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- XLE AWD, 6.0 in
- Compared with
- 92 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Prius worth the money?
Yes. Priced 17% below cars like it.
- Price, LE FWD
- $28,755
- Predicted price
- $34,684
- Gap
- -$5,929 (-17%)
- Typical price error
- 12% median, 128 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2027 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Prius a good buy?
Yes. No rival beats it on all four.
Compared with 9 trims of other makes, hatchbacks, 2027.
What this cannot tell you
Your prices, use and trim may differ.
No sales data per model, so complaints are not scored.
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