However, when i went to dealers to get the tradein price, i was shocked to learned that how low dealers were willing to pay. On the fuelefficient end of the spectrum, americas top japanese brand fills its ranks with the toyota yaris and a full line of toyota prius hybrid vehicles like the. According to the expertsofsuchthings at kelley blue book, the average vehicle will only retain about 35 percent of its original value after the initial f. The package is available with prius three and prius four, though safety sense is standard with touring models. The 2017 prius prime has been recognized by kelley blue book kbb as one of the best cars in america. Apr 15, 2010 the distinct look, practical hatchback design and fivepassenger cabin of the toyota prius remain for the third generation but are accompanied by a number of notable improvements. Tradein value calculator by kelley blue book bob howard toyota. Jul 06, 2019 toyota sells three different cars with the prius nameplate. Kelley blue book recommends toyota prius prime over chevy volt. Premium convenience is the other noteworthy package. The allelectric range provided by a plugin hybrid is the biggest reason to buy one, but that did not stop kelley blue book from naming a 25mile range toyota over a 53mile range chevrolet.
The compact prius has a design that emphasizes interior space and thus it qualifies as a midsize car, and toyota boasts that it ranks as the most fuelefficient midsize car in america. How do you avoid car dealers using a lower kelley blue book value when trying to have you trade in your car. Kelley blue book produces a separate brand watch report for nonluxury and luxury brands each quarter. I know this may seem trivial but how do you know when to select hatchback 4d or standard hatchback 4d on kelly blue books website. Seven trim levels are available, all powered by a 1. Kelley blue book s experts sorted through the winners from the brands 2017 awards programs, to compile these two lists of the vehicles and brands that were recognized most often by kelley blue. Toyota tops kelley blue book best resale value awards autoblog. Four different versions of the standard prius are on sale. If you just wanted a basic prius and didnt care about options, would they give you a package 2 without you knowing it. With its larger battery capacity, the toyota prius prime can travel up to 25 miles on electricity.
Kelley blue book values for toyota prius drop the new. Toyota motor company outperformed all major automakers and volkswagen group showed new car transaction price strength this month. Used as a vehicle name, it certainly fits the worlds first massproduced and bestselling hybrid, with well over a. The list is compiled annually by editors to highlight vehicles that. The editors of kelley blue book selected the 20 prius v and the 20 avalon for their list of 10 best family cars. What is the kelley blue book value of a 2015 toyota prius. I am trying to sell my 04 prius because i am getting 06 in jan 1st. However, the prius plugin hybrid is eligible for government ev incentives, plus it qualifies for singleoccupant carpoollane access in some areas, a solid incentive if you have a tough commute. Kelley blue book predicts that at 24 months the prius will retain 67 percent of its value and, at 48 months, 55 percent of its original value. Kelley blue book values blue book values kbb vs nadaguides. The primary focus of kelley blue book is on automobiles, but the company also provides values for motorcycles, personal watercraft and snowmobiles. The 2020 prius prime is the plugin version of toyotas popular hybrid.
Januarymarch 2015 kelley blue book used car guide consumer edition kelley blue book on. The 2012 toyota prius hybrid gains some new styling, with a revised front end, new headlight and taillight designs and new 15inch wheel covers on the prius 2. Jan 21, 2020 kelley blue book s analysts are impressed at the residual values of our best resale value. Kia and toyota kia pitches the niro as a crossover suv, but doesnt offer it with allwheel drive awd. Folsom lake toyota is here to help make selling or trading in your vehicle in the sacramento area as stress free as possible. Mar 14, 2017 the 2017 prius prime won top honors for the electrichybrid category at the kelley blue book best buy awards. For 2019 the toyota prius sees a few changes, the most significant being the addition of awd. Initially i went to and saw some very good tradein and private sale value for my 04 prius. In this video kbbs micah muzio answer those questions. Toyotas prius v and avalon on kelley blue books 10 best.
Toyota prius prime awards 2019 toyota prius prime is an insurance institute for highway safety tsp. Every prius model attains 50 mpg or more, which means far. Kelley blue books fair purchase price tool is compiled from transactions conducted across the united states. The awards are a product of a yearlong evaluation of almost every new vehicle in america.
The typical listing price value assumes that the vehicle has been fully reconditioned and has a clean title history. Kelley blue book values for toyota prius drop the new york. Kelley blue book october 20 the toyota usa prius has been synonymous with hybrid for roughly two decades, and it continues to be an easy and excellent choice for drivers seeking exceptional fuel. And heres kelley blue book s 10 favorite fuel sippers of 2016. I have used my prius to drive very long distances and had zero. Toyotacare for prius and prius prime covers normal factory scheduled maintenance for two years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Offered only on prius four trims, it includes a premium 10speaker jbl audio system, 7inch color touch screen, upgraded infotainment, and parking assist. Audi r8, audi brand score highest among car shopper traffic following super bowl 50 commercial, according to kelley blue book kia optima, hyundai genesis and toyota prius among top models with. See how style, options and other factors can impact pricing in your area. The adjustment is in response to the announcement monday of a recall involving 2010 prius. Kelley blue book names 2020 best resale value award winners. Prius, insight, fusion hybrids top kelley blue books green. Back in 1997 when the toyota prius first went on sale in japan, it earned the distinction of being the first massproduced gasoline electric hybrid vehicle ever sold. Brand winners, subaru and porsche, and newcar shoppers would be wise to consider a vehicle from one of. Apr 04, 2016 the basic concept thats propelled the prius to hybrid leadership for two decades worldwide is unchanged. At the cutting edge of automotive design and technology, the 2008 toyota prius is propelled by a hybrid powerplant consisting of a batterypowered electric.
Get the tradein value of your car, truck, or suv with the kelley blue book kbb tool on toyota. Kelley blue book saw greater price increases in april 2018 for suv models, particularly with luxury suvs, than with cars. Vw leads in resale value discussion in prius, hybrid, ev and altfuel news started by isrameriprius, nov 14, 2007. The best things about the toyota prius when you pay more for a toyota prius in comparison to a honda insight, youre getting much better cargo space and utility. According to kelley blue book typical listing price the kelley blue book typical listing price value is representative of dealers asking prices and is the starting point for negotiation between a consumer and a dealer. The basic concept thats propelled the prius to hybrid leadership for two decades worldwide is unchanged. Certain models require a different maintenance schedule as. Bob howard toyota is here to help make selling or trading in your vehicle in the oklahoma city area as stress free as possible. Kia employs a traditional interior layout for the niro, while toyota uses a more futuristic, centerthemed design for the prius. The brand watch report is a consumer perception survey that also weaves in consumer shopping behavior to determine how a brand or model stacks up with its segment competitors on a dozen factors key to a consumers buying decision. Please use our online kelley blue book car value calculator, or stop in for an even more personalized experience. The reason for purchase was the gas mileage and after 5 years the mileage has dropped steady rate. This comparison article includes only the standard prius model.
The new touring edition gives the prius a sportier edge, and now with front side and sidecurtain air bags standard across the line, prius is an even better value. As the largest member of toyotas newly expanded prius family of cars we expected the prius v to be a bit of a drag to drive. We expect the prius to retain a good portion of its original value, although not as high as its big rival, the honda civic hybrid. Following the introduction of an allwheeldrive model, the 2020 prius ups its tech game with apple carplay integration. With the new prius prime, toyota has delivered the most efficient car in america and we are thrilled to receive the electrichybrid best buy award from kelley blue book, said nathan kokes. Tradein value calculator by kelley blue book folsom lake. Dec 20, 2016 kelley blue books expert editors narrowed a pool of over 300 new car models into twelve major vehicle categories. Each model is rated on initial cost, cost to operate, and resale value. Off lease only used toyota prius dealerships off lease only. Local prius, insight, fusion hybrids top kelley blue books green car list prius r and other toyota cars are on display at a toyota dealership in torrance, california, on march 12, 2010. Is the hyundai ioniq going to put the toyota prius out of business. The prius made the idea of a mainstream hybrid realistic, and helped change the way we look at cars.
I bought it for the gas mileage, its reliability, long life span, and comfort. Toyota sells three different cars with the prius nameplate. In this video kelley blue book s micah muzio discovers that the. Kelley blue book has issued its list of the top 10 most awarded cars for 2017, based on its other bestof lists released earlier in the year. The prius c is a subcompact hatchback, and the prius prime is a restyled plugin hybrid version of the standard prius. Kelley blue book also said it had dropped the usedcar values of the toyota prius by 1. Kelley blue book names 2017 toyota prius prime one of its.
The prius is as hot a commodity used as new, so you can expect it to retain a good portion of its original value. Kelley blue book names 2018 5year cost to own award winners. As the bestselling hybrid in the world, its no surprise that the 2015 toyota prius is the car most people think of when they hear the word hybrid. The prius is a hot commodity in california and other states where it qualifies for a coveted hovlane sticker and thus allows single commuters into the carpool lanes. Kelley blue book best buy awards the 2017 toyota prius prime. Each year, kelley blue book determines the best vehicles by value in 12 categories. The difference in price is substantial to making the right deal. The awards consist of over 300 vehicles divided into 12 different categories to decide the best vehicles available to the u. Kelley blue books lyn woodward heads to the frozen tundra of wisconsin to see whether the.
Our 5year cost to own information breaks down typical ownership costs, so shoppers can evaluate the outofpocket expenses they will incur. Audi r8, audi brand score highest among car shopper traffic. We asked visitors to kelley blue book s facebook page what theyd like to know about the 2012 toyota prius plugin. Updates to the new toyota prius for 2018 are minimal. Enhanced aerodynamics, faster acceleration, improved fuel economy and new technologies combine to make this the best prius yet. Nov 15, 2016 kelley blue book lists it best buys based on test drives, fiveyear cost of ownership and other criteria.