2026 Toyota Prius vs 2026 Toyota Corolla
Both are commonly cross-shopped against each other. Here’s how their real 5-year ownership costs actually compare, using real market pricing data rather than sticker price alone.
Pricing data refreshed monthly · last updated September 2026
2026 Toyota Prius
$31,1425-year total · $519/moPrice: $36,631 · 52 MPG
Depreciation: $14,056 · Fuel: $4,038
Insurance: $7,750 · Maintenance: $3,000
2026 Toyota Corolla
$27,0355-year total · $451/moPrice: $26,621 · 36 MPG
Depreciation: $8,754 · Fuel: $5,833
Insurance: $7,750 · Maintenance: $3,000
Most of the gap comes from depreciation ($5,302 higher for the Toyota Prius) and fuel/energy ($1,795 lower for the Toyota Prius).
After 5 years, the Toyota Prius keeps about 62% of its value and the Toyota Corolla about 67%.
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