Toyota Prius LE (hybrid) cost to own in Minnesota — the true 5-year total
The Toyota Prius LE (hybrid) starts at $28,350. As of July 1, 2026, over 5 years, owning one (hybrid) costs about $34,213 in Minnesota — $570/month, $0.57/mile — including depreciation, fuel, maintenance, insurance, financing and fees. That's $974 less than a comparable Honda Civic LX (gas) over the same 5 years. Minnesota's electricity (16.4¢/kWh) is 13% below the U.S. average, and gas runs $3.62/gal here — both fed straight into the numbers above.
Toyota Prius LE (hybrid) · Minnesota · 5-year estimate$34,213 total · $570/mo · $0.57/mi
Where the money goes
| Cost component | Hybrid · Toyota Prius LE | Gas · Honda Civic LX |
|---|---|---|
| Depreciation (estimated) | $9,639 (28%) | $9,144 (26%) |
| Charging / fuel | $3,812 (11%) | $6,035 (17%) |
| ↳ of which charging loss | — | — |
| Maintenance | $4,320 (13%) | $4,620 (13%) |
| Insurance | $11,500 (34%) | $11,000 (31%) |
| Financing interest | $4,768 (14%) | $4,213 (12%) |
| Registration & fees | $175 (1%) | $175 (0%) |
| Total cost of ownership | $34,213 | $35,187 |
Toyota Prius LE (hybrid) specs & assumptions
- Starting MSRP
- $28,350manufacturer base
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Efficiency
- 57 mpgEPA
- Minnesota gas
- $3.62/galAAA
- Annual miles (assumed)
- 12,000adjustable in tool
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What else moves your Toyota Prius LE (hybrid) cost
The 5-year total already folds in depreciation, fuel, insurance, maintenance and financing. Here's how the biggest levers work — and the ones that sit outside the total.
- Financing. Borrow the full $28,350 at a typical 7.2% new-car APR over 60 months and interest alone adds about $5,493. Lower the APR or add a down payment in the calculator and the total drops — financing is in the 5-year figure above.
- Insurance. Budget about $2,300/yr to insure this class — our own estimate, calibrated to Insurify/Bankrate 2026, included in the total above. Quotes vary widely by driver and ZIP, so get your own before deciding.
- Fuel price. The total uses Minnesota's pump price of $3.62/gal. Enter your local price in the calculator — at high-mileage driving it's the biggest single lever.
Recalls & reliability record — Prius
Official U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) safety record for the Prius, MY 2017–2026. Figures cover all powertrains and trims sold under the Prius nameplate for the model years shown. A recall means a free remedy is available at no cost. Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov), data as of .
Recalls (11)
- Electrical System
Dealers will modify the rear door switch circuits, free of charge.
- Back Over Prevention
Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge.
- Equipment
GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge.
- Electrical System
Dealers will replace both right and left rear door opener switches, free of charge.
- Engine And Engine Cooling
Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge.
- Electrical System
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the flash memory chip (ROM) production date, and if necessary, replace it along with the combination meter circuit…
- Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake booster pump, free of charge.
- Equipment
GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge.
Full recall history: every Prius campaign → — all 11 campaigns, grouped by year.
Consumer complaints
NHTSA has 267 consumer complaints on file for the Prius (MY 2017–2026). The most-reported areas: Service Brakes, Electrical System, Visibility/Wiper. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA.
Toyota Prius LE (hybrid) head-to-head comparisons
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