What is a 2016 Toyota Prius worth?
Our estimate for a 10-year-old Toyota Prius in average condition with typical mileage, on 2026 market pricing.
The 2016 Prius on its value curve
The marker shows where a 2016 model sits today: 10 years in, 71% of the new price already gone. The steep part of the curve is behind it; from here it sheds value at roughly 12% a year.
If you buy it now
| Fair buy price (retail) | R 138 071 |
| Worth in 1 year | R 122 016 |
| Worth in 3 years | R 95 290 |
| 3-year cost of ownership (depreciation) | R 42 781 |
| ±Monthly financed | R 2 413/m |
Depreciation only; fuel, insurance and maintenance excluded.
Is one year newer worth it?
| Model year | Est. retail | Step up costs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | R 164 831 | — | See value → |
| 2016 (this page) | R 138 071 | +R 26 760 to newest | |
| 2015 | R 115 655 | +R 49 176 to newest | See value → |
2016 Toyota Prius: common questions
What is a 2016 Toyota Prius worth in South Africa?
Around R 138 071 as a retail asking price, with clean low-mileage examples reaching R 150 497 and higher-mileage cars closer to R 125 645. A dealer trade-in offer would sit near R 121 502.
Is a 2016 Toyota Prius a good buy now?
It has already absorbed 71% of its new-car depreciation. If you buy at R 138 071 and keep it three years, expect it to shed roughly R 42 781 more. As a mainstream model, its steepest losses are behind it, which is exactly when this kind of car makes the most financial sense used.
What did a 2016 Toyota Prius cost new?
About R 471 476 at launch pricing in 2016 (our estimate, deflated from today's list price). It has kept 29% of that.
What would financing a 2016 Toyota Prius cost monthly?
At R 138 071 over 72 months at 11.75% with 10% down, roughly R 2 413 per month before fees and insurance. Shorter terms suit used cars better; run your own numbers in the value calculator.
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Estimates modelled from list pricing and our SA depreciation tiers; condition, mileage, spec and region move real prices. Not a valuation or an offer.