The usual asking price for a used Toyota Prius in NZ is $12,987 to $18,980. The typical one is $15,965 with about 98,000 km.
Prices from 200 dealer listings · 6 October 2026
- Typical price
- $15,965
- Dearer than 70% of the hatchbacks we track
- Usual price range
- $13k–$19k
- Typical kilometres
- 98,000
- Years for sale
- 2009–25
What it costs
By model year
| Year | Usual range from | Typical price | Usual range to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $10,980 | $12,980 | $13,981 |
| 2013 | $11,780 | $12,980 | $13,980 |
| 2014 | $12,980 | $13,990 | $14,986 |
| 2015 | $12,980 | $14,990 | $16,980 |
| 2016 | $16,240 | $16,980 | $17,980 |
| 2017 | $16,980 | $17,730 | $18,988 |
| 2018 | $17,980 | $18,980 | $20,233 |
| 2019 | $19,880 | $21,980 | $23,609 |
By kilometres
| Kilometres | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Under 50,000 km | $24,850 |
| 50,000–100,000 km | $16,980 |
| 100,000–150,000 km | $14,980 |
By region
| Region | Typical price | Typical year |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland | $13,980 | 2014 |
| Canterbury | $16,985 | 2016 |
| Otago | $15,493 | 2015 |
| Wellington | $22,995 | 2019 |
| Waikato | $14,483 | 2014 |
Check a Prius's asking price
Compared with dealer asking prices. Condition and history move a fair price too.
For sale now
200 listed by NZ dealers now, from $7,980.
See all 200 for saleWhat it costs to run
2013–25 · Petrol hybrid
- Running cost a year
- $1,830
- Cheaper to run than 97% of the used cars we track
- Fuel use
- 3.8 L/100km
2017–23 · Plug-in hybrid
- Road user charges a year
- $532
- Fuel use
- 1.1 L/100km
2004–21 · Petrol hybrid
- Running cost a year
- $2,070
- Cheaper to run than 94% of the used cars we track
- Fuel use
- 4.3 L/100km
Against an electric car
The 2019 Nissan Leaf costs $180 a year less to run, and puts out 1.0 tonnes less CO₂e
| A year | 2016 Toyota Prius | 2019 Nissan Leaf |
|---|---|---|
| Uses | 3.8 L/100 km hybrid | 18 kWh/100 km |
| Fuel or power | $1,830 | $580 |
| Road user charges | $0 | $1,060 |
| Total | $1,830 | $1,650 |
| CO₂e | 1,260 kg | 220 kg |
Power at 21.1c/kWh: 50% of New Zealand's 42.1c, as retailers' overnight EV plans charge (an assumption). Rightcar's energy use plus 10% for charging losses; 91 petrol at $3.43/L (MBIE, week to 2 October 2026). Servicing, tyres and insurance aren't included.
How safe it is
2004–21 · Petrol hybrid
- Safety rating
- Safer than 56% of the used cars we track
2012–16 · Plug-in hybrid
- Safety rating
- Safer than 56% of the used cars we track
| Model years and fuel | Safety stars | Fuel use | Running cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–25 · Petrol hybrid | 4 out of 5 | 3.8 L/100km | $1,830 |
| 2017–23 · Plug-in hybrid | 4 out of 5 | 1.1 L/100km | |
| 2004–21 · Petrol hybrid | 5 out of 5 | 4.3 L/100km | $2,070 |
| 2012–16 · Plug-in hybrid | 5 out of 5 |
What goes wrong
- Failed their first test
- 20%
- Against the average car its age
- 27% fewer fails
By year first registered
| Year first registered | Failed first time | Average car | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 34% | 41% | 6573 |
| 2010 | 32% | 40% | 9249 |
| 2011 | 31% | 38% | 6992 |
| 2012 | 28% | 36% | 7829 |
| 2013 | 27% | 34% | 8165 |
| 2014 | 24% | 31% | 10717 |
| 2015 | 22% | 28% | 13207 |
| 2016 | 16% | 25% | 14605 |
| 2017 | 13% | 22% | 15324 |
| 2018 | 12% | 19% | 15233 |
| 2019 | 12% | 16% | 16891 |
| 2020 | 11% | 14% | 10111 |
| 2021 | 8% | 13% | 3174 |
| 2023 | 8% | 8% | 513 |
By kilometres
| Kilometres | Failed first time | Average car | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 100,000 km | 10% | 17% | 31034 |
| 100,000–150,000 km | 17% | 31% | 24841 |
| 150,000–200,000 km | 22% | 38% | 22019 |
| 200,000 km or more | 27% | 40% | 81001 |
From 139,000 UK roadworthiness tests (the UK's WoF) of the Toyota Prius, 2025.
Least wear and tear under $20,000On NZ roads
- Registered
- 60,319
- More common than 85% of the models we track
- Imported used
- 92%
- Typical year
- 2013
Rivals
Similar hatchbacks
Questions
How much should I pay for a used Toyota Prius?
Half of the used Prius listed by NZ dealers on 6 October 2026 are priced between $12,987 and $18,980, and the typical one is $15,965 with about 98,000 km.
How much is a 2015 Toyota Prius?
Half of the used 2015 Prius listed by NZ dealers are priced between $12,980 and $16,980, and the typical one is $14,990 with about 104,000 km.
How much cheaper is an older Prius?
Each model year older is typically about $1,250 cheaper, across the 2012–2019 Prius listed.
How much do kilometres change the price of a used Prius?
The typical Prius listed with more than 100,000 km is priced about $2,500 below the typical one with fewer.
Where are used Prius for sale in NZ?
Dealers in Auckland, Canterbury and Otago list them, among other regions. The typical one in Auckland is $13,980.
How safe is a used Toyota Prius?
The 2013–25 petrol hybrid model rates an estimated 4 stars out of 5, the 2017–23 plug-in hybrid model rates an estimated 4 stars out of 5, the 2004–21 petrol hybrid model rates 5 stars out of 5 and the 2012–16 plug-in hybrid model rates 5 stars out of 5, in the Vehicle Safety Risk Rating 2025 and Used Car Safety Ratings 2025, shown on Rightcar by NZTA. An estimated rating is Rightcar's for models with too little crash data yet.
How much does a used Toyota Prius cost to run?
At 14,000 km a year, about $1,830 a year for the 2013–25 petrol hybrid model and $2,070 a year for the 2004–21 petrol hybrid model. That's Rightcar's real-world fuel use, with fuel at MBIE's national average for the week to 2 October 2026 (91 petrol at $3.43/L). Servicing, insurance and repairs are extra.
How many Prius are in NZ?
60,319 were registered in NZ in the NZTA Motor Vehicle Register for March 2026. 92% of them came into the country used, and the typical one is a 2013.
How often does a used Prius fail its MOT in the UK?
20% of UK Prius of the years for sale here failed their first MOT in 2025, against 27% for the average UK car of the same years. From 139,000 UK roadworthiness tests (the UK's WoF) of the Toyota Prius, 2025.
Are these the prices cars actually sell for?
No, they are dealer asking prices. Dealers usually ask more than private sellers, because they sell under the Consumer Guarantees Act and price in reconditioning and a margin. A car's condition and history move its fair price too.
Sources
Prices: used cars listed by NZ dealers, read 6 October 2026.
Safety: Used Car Safety Ratings 2025 (Monash University); Vehicle Safety Risk Rating 2025, an estimate for models with too little crash data, via Rightcar (NZTA). Fuel and energy use: Rightcar.
Running cost at 14,000 km a year: 91 petrol at $3.43/L (MBIE national average, week to 2 October 2026). Road user charges at NZTA rates.
On NZ roads: NZTA Motor Vehicle Register, March 2026.
Wear and tear: DVSA anonymised MOT tests, 2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Photo: Corvettec6r, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Other photo credits






