2012 Toyota Prius market value, prices & key facts
What dealers are asking for the 2012 Toyota Prius right now, from 212 current listings at 188 dealerships across 40 states, with EPA fuel economy, NHTSA safety ratings and recalls for this model year.
Asking prices of current listings · AutosXchange live dealer listings, November 7, 2026 · not sold prices
2012 Toyota Prius key facts
- Body style
- Hatchback and Wagon
- Powertrains
- Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid
- Engines
- 1.5L 4-cyl and 1.8L 4-cyl
- Drivetrains
- FWD
- EPA MPG (city / hwy / combined)
- 43–53 / 39–49 / 41–50
- Fuel
- Regular and Regular Gas and Electricity
- EPA size class
- Midsize Cars, Midsize Station Wagons and Compact Cars
- Trims / series (decoded from listed VINs)
- ZVW30L and ZVW41L
- Assembly country (listed VINs)
- Japan
- NHTSA overall safety rating
- 4–5 out of 5 stars (2 tested versions)
- NHTSA safety recalls
- 8 recall campaigns
2012 Toyota Prius overview
The 2012 Toyota Prius is a hatchback and wagon, offered with hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains (FWD). EPA ratings for its 4 tested versions range 41–50 MPG combined. NHTSA rates it 4–5 out of 5 stars overall and lists 8 safety recalls for this model year. AutosXchange has 212 listed now, with a median asking price of $8,925 and median 144,680 miles.
2012 Toyota Prius: the market right now
Half of the 212 listings ask between $6,995 and $10,718.
New vs. used (by odometer)
Top cities by supply
2012 Toyota Prius: asking price vs. mileage
On the trend line, every 10,000 more miles goes with about $430 lower asking price.
2012 Toyota Prius: how asking prices are spread
Half of listings ask between $6,995 and $10,718; the most common band is $8,000–$9,000 (33 listings).
2012 Toyota Prius: listings by state (top 10)
California has the most, with 28 listings (13% of 212).
2012 Toyota Prius: listings by trim (top 10)
v is the most-listed trim (56 listings); Plug-in has the highest median asking price of these, $11,092.
2012 Toyota Prius for sale now: best value first
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2012 Toyota Prius EPA fuel economy by version
| EPA version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City / Hwy / Comb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius c | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear… | FWD | Regular | 53 / 46 / 50 |
| Prius Plug-in Hybrid | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear… | FWD | Regular Gas and Electricity | 51 / 49 / 50 |
| Prius | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear… | FWD | Regular | 49 / 46 / 48 |
| Prius v | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear… | FWD | Regular | 43 / 39 / 41 |
2012 Toyota Prius safety ratings & recalls
8 recall campaigns on file; best overall rating 5 of 5 stars.
| Tested version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Toyota Prius 5 HB FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In 5 HB FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| 2012 Toyota Prius V SW FWD | — | — | — | — |
- HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEMNHTSA campaign 18V684000 · reported October 4, 2018
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Toyota Prius and 2012-2014 Toyota Prius V vehicles. Excessive voltage in the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) within the inverter may cause the hybrid system to shut down, causing the vehicle to…
- AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOWNHTSA campaign 16V487000 · reported June 30, 2016
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Toyota Prius, 2010 and 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid, and 2011-2012 Lexus CT200h vehicles. A weld in the curtain shield air bag inflator may crack causing one or both portions of the…
- SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLERNHTSA campaign 16V396000 · reported June 2, 2016
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010…
5 more recall campaigns for this model year at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2012 Toyota Prius price activity & trends
Tracked daily since Nov 5, 2026; data as of Nov 7, 6:35 AM UTC. ▲ ▼ show the direction of change.
Latest market activity
- Price-cut activity: #2506 of 3,737 cohorts nationally over 7 days (0.9% of 114 listings cut).
- Price-cut activity: #2506 of 3,737 cohorts nationally over 30 days (0.9% of 114 listings cut).
Since Nov 5: 0.9% of 114 listings cut (average $500), 0 new, 1 removed from sale.
Compare by location
| Location | Listings | Median asking | vs. national | Cut in 7 days | Avg cut | Same-car 7d | New / removed 7d |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 113 | $8,250 | — | 0.9% | $500 | — | 0 / 1 |
| The South | 55 | $7,539 | ▼ −8.6% | 0% | — | — | 0 / 0 |
| The West | 32 | $9,123 | ▲ +10.6% | 3% | $500 | — | 0 / 1 |
Median asking price per day
Latest price changes: 2012 Toyota Prius
1 cuts and 0 raises in the last 30d; median cut −5.2%.
- ▼ Cut−$500 (−5.2%) · 2012 Toyota Prius Two Hatchback$9,623 → $9,123 · 3K Auto, Escondido, CA · 12 h ago
Source: AutosXchange Intel Hub, autos-xchange.com/market, 2026-11-07.
Toyota Prius market data by model year
- 2027 Prius339 · $39.1k
- 2026 Prius187 · $36.5k
- 2025 Prius140 · $28.4k
- 2024 Prius165 · $30.1k
- 2023 Prius93 · $28k
- 2022 Prius69 · $21.3k
- 2021 Prius55 · $21.1k
- 2020 Prius40 · $19.6k
- 2019 Prius58 · $18.8k
- 2018 Prius58 · $17.4k
- 2017 Prius126 · $16k
- 2016 Prius94 · $13.3k
- 2015 Prius137 · $11.5k
- 2014 Prius167 · $10k
- 2013 Prius196 · $9.2k
- 2012 Prius212 · $8.9k
- 2011 Prius105 · $8k
- 2010 Prius179 · $7.8k
- 2009 Prius45 · $6.7k
- 2008 Prius63 · $6.5k
- 2007 Prius30 · $6.2k
- 2006 Prius19 · $6k
- 2005 Prius25 · $6k
- 2004 Prius4 · $3.9k
- 2003 Prius2 · $5.2k
- 2002 Prius5 · $5k
- 2001 Prius1 · $4.8k
2012 Toyota Prius for sale by city
- Toyota Prius in San Jose, CA63
- Toyota Prius in Sacramento, CA45
- Toyota Prius in Bedford, VA27
- Toyota Prius in Tampa, FL25
- Toyota Prius in Columbus, OH25
- Toyota Prius in Los Angeles, CA23
- Toyota Prius in Fredericksburg, VA22
- Toyota Prius in Dallas, TX20
- Toyota Prius in Kirkland, WA20
- Toyota Prius in Portland, OR19
- Toyota Prius in Arlington, TX17
- Toyota Prius in Durham, NC16
- Toyota Prius in San Antonio, TX16
- Toyota Prius in Tempe, AZ15
- Toyota Prius in Denver, CO15
- Toyota Prius in Orlando, FL15
- Toyota Prius in Greensboro, NC15
- Toyota Prius in Raleigh, NC15
- Toyota Prius in Las Vegas, NV15
- Toyota Prius in Hollywood, FL14
- Toyota Prius in Sw Marietta, GA14
- Toyota Prius in Austin, TX14
- Toyota Prius in Phoenix, AZ13
- Toyota Prius in Houston, TX13
- Toyota Prius in Seattle, WA13
- Toyota Prius in Fremont, CA12
- Toyota Prius in Chicago, IL12
- Toyota Prius in Albuquerque, NM12
- Toyota Prius in Fort Wayne, IN10
- Toyota Prius in Buena Park, CA8
- Toyota Prius in Charlotte, NC8
- Toyota Prius in Alexandria, VA8
- Toyota Prius in Downey, CA7
- Toyota Prius in Fresno, CA7
- Toyota Prius in Lutz, FL7
- Toyota Prius in Marietta, GA7
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average asking price of a 2012 Toyota Prius?
- Across 212 current listings on AutosXchange, the median asking price of a 2012 Toyota Prius is $8,925. Most listings (10th to 90th percentile) ask between $5,700 and $12,990. These are dealer asking prices, not sold prices.
- How many Toyota Prius are for sale?
- AutosXchange currently lists 212 vehicles from 188 dealerships in 40 states.
- What mileage is typical for a 2012 Toyota Prius?
- The median odometer reading is 144,680 miles; the middle half of listings show between 112,140 and 175,182 miles (212 listings with a published odometer).
- What is a fair asking price for a 2012 Toyota Prius?
- Half of current listings ask between $6,995 and $10,718 (25th to 75th percentile), around a median of $8,925. Compare mileage, trim, condition and the vehicle history report before deciding; AutosXchange figures are asking prices, not sold prices.
- Where are the most Toyota Prius for sale?
- California has the most current listings (28), followed by Texas (17).
AutosXchange market data is calculated from the asking prices of current dealer listings on AutosXchange, refreshed as dealers update their inventory. These are not sold or transaction prices and not appraisals. Listings with an asking price under $500 (placeholder prices) are excluded. Confirm price, fees and availability with the selling dealer.