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Compact Hybrid
2011 Toyota Prius
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In an extremely tight race, the Toyota Prius won Vincentric’s Best Value in America award for 2011 based on the best fuel economy and better than segment average depreciation and repair costs. In the seven year history of Vincentric’s Best Value in America Awards, only three vehicles have won more often than this frequent champion.
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| 2011 Toyota Prius II 4D Hatchback |
| Cost Item |
Year 1 |
Year 2 |
Year 3 |
Year 4 |
Year 5 |
Total |
| Depreciation: |
$7,539 |
$1,875 |
$1,875 |
$1,689 |
$1,311 |
$14,289 |
| Fees & Taxes: |
1,348 |
86 |
91 |
78 |
84 |
$1,687 |
| Finance: |
1,022 |
820 |
605 |
378 |
136 |
$2,961 |
| Fuel: |
923 |
956 |
990 |
1,025 |
1,062 |
$4,956 |
| Insurance: |
1,133 |
1,120 |
1,107 |
1,095 |
1,083 |
$5,538 |
| Maintenance: |
0 |
82 |
1411 |
323 |
229 |
$2,045 |
| Opportunity Cost: |
44 |
65 |
89 |
120 |
144 |
$462 |
| Repairs: |
0 |
0 |
325 |
541 |
541 |
$1,407 |
| Total: |
$12,009 |
$5,004 |
$6,493 |
$5,249 |
$4,590 |
$33,345 |
| Vincentric's Best Value in America awards are based on the model level average of all trim levels within the model. Ownership costs for each trim level are measured at annual mileages of 10,000, 15,000, and 20,000. Results shown above assume 15,000 miles per year for the trim level described. |
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