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2012 Toyota Prius Four, front three-quarter view, paint 1 of 8

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2012 Toyota Prius Four

Hatchback · 134 hp · 50 mpg combined

Sticker from
$28,235Factory MSRP, base configuration

Market

Too few listings to publish a market price.

35 factory options, from $26 to $3,820.

Deluxe Solar Roof Package$3,820
PLUS Performance Package$3,699
PLUS Appearance Package$2,999
PLUS 17" Split 5-Spoke Forged Alloy Wheels$2,499
PLUS Ground Effects Kit$999
Remote Engine Start$499
XM Satellite Radio$449
Protection Package$403
PLUS Lowering Springs$399
Paint Protective Film$395
V.I.P. RS3200 Plus Security System$359
Preferred Premium Accessory Package$352
Appearance Package$348
Rear Sway Bar Kit$325
Preferred Accessory Package$303
Bluetooth$299
Illuminated Door Sills$279
Carpet Floor and Cargo Mat Set$225
Special Paint$220
Lower Door Molding$209
All-Weather Mats and Cargo Mat$200
Door Edge Guards$109
GST Destination Charge for AR, LA, MS, OK and TX$85
SET Destination Charge for NC, SC, GA, AL and FL$80
Emergency Assistance kit$70
Rear Bumper Applique$69
Alloy Wheel Locks$67
Cargo Organizer$49
Cargo Net$49
Cargo Tote$40
First Aid Kit$29
Ashtray$26
50 State Emissions—
GST Administration Fee for AR, LA, MS, OK and TX—
SET Administration Fee for NC, SC, GA, AL and FL—

Which Prius is right for you?

Four trims, $24,000 to $29,805. Tap one to open it.

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $2,670, from Three to Four.

The numbers.

One configuration: front-wheel drive, continuously variable automatic.

134hp1.8L four-cylinder hybrid
105lb-ftTorque
50mpgCombined · 51 city · 48 highway
FWDcontinuously variable-speed automatic
5Seats
21.6 cu ftCargo volume
3,042 lbsCurb weight

122 standard items.

Four groups, sized by how much is in each.

3 interiors

  • Bisque
  • Dark Gray
  • Misty Gray

All leatherette.

8 factory paints

  • Classic Silver Metallic
  • Black
  • Super White
  • Sea Glass Pearl
  • Blizzard Pearl
  • Barcelona Red Metallic
  • Winter Gray Metallic
  • Nautical Blue Metallic

Safety and recalls

6 recall campaigns on file.

Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.

Overall5out of 5 stars
Frontal4out of 5 stars
Side—Not rated
Rollover4out of 5 stars

NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2012 Prius.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

Factory coverage.

It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.

Basic
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Rust
5 yr
Roadside
2 yr / 25,000 mi
Maintenance
2 yr / 25,000 mi
Sold1 yr2 yr3 yr4 yr5 yr
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