2005 Toyota Prius Review
Price Estimate: $1,295 - $2,151





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Outstanding mileage, ultralow emissions, generous amount of interior room, hatchback utility, reasonable price, excellent build quality.
Cons
- Less power than other midsize sedans, some confusing controls, real-world driving results in lower mileage than the window sticker suggests.
What’s new
For the 2005 Toyota Prius, a rear wiper is now standard, the sun visor material has been changed from vinyl to fabric, and the Smart Entry and Start system has been renamed the Smart Key System.
Edmunds says
A full-featured midsize family sedan that just so happens to be the most fuel-efficient and earth-friendly sedan on the market as well. The fact that it starts at just $20K makes the 2005 Toyota Prius all the more attractive.
For sale nationwide
104 listings
- $6,995fair price$255 below market
- 94,170 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 48 City / 45 Hwy MPG
- Patriot Auto Group (1,149 mi away)
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- Auto Climate Control
- Trip Computer
- Rear Bench Seats
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
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Located in Stafford, VA
2005 TOYOTA PRIUS IN GREAT SHAPE INSIDE AND OUT ,* ONLY 94K MILES**,**27 SERVICE RECORDS** ,**AUX AJCL** ,**USB JACK**, **ALLOY WHEELS**, **WEEKLY SPE...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
46 Combined MPG (48 City/45 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JTDKB20U653044298
Stock: P4298
Certified Pre-Owned: No - 138,253 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
- 48 City / 45 Hwy MPG
- Bickmore Auto Sales (1,196 mi away)
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- Auto Climate Control
- Trip Computer
- Rear Bench Seats
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
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Located in Gresham, OR
Air Conditioning, Power Steering, Power Windows, Power Door Locks, Tilt Wheel, Cruise Control, Am/fm Stereo, Dual Air Bags, Abs (4-wheel), Traction Co...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
46 Combined MPG (48 City/45 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JTDKB20U750123724
Stock: 12341A
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-11-2025
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota
$84/mo for Prius Base
Prius Base
vs
$160/mo
Avg. Compact Car
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Toyota Prius Owner Reviews
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Great car until the hybrid battery pack failed at 109k
3.25 out of 5 starsarmory, 01/13/2013
2005 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Bought used with 58k miles.
Car is extremely quiet.
Car gets around 48mpg after changing your driving habits.
You can fill up the gas tank for about $35.
Changing the oil is easy b/c the oil filter is attached at the very bottom of the engine and nothing is below it.
My hybrid battery died at 109k miles.
This is a $3500 repair at Toyota.
I would not have bought a Prius if I would have … known the battery would not last longer.
I replaced the battery pack myself with a refurbished one from priusrebuilders.com for about $1000 and sold the car.
Money saved in gas was used to pay for repair.
A Prius sitting and not being driven is the number 1 reason for battery packs not lasting.
Couldn't be happier
5 out of 5 starsRoberta Gold, 02/12/2016
2005 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
This is a great, reliable car with awesome mileage. On average I get 42, but I do a lot of short city trips. On the highway it's 50. Comfortable to drive, powerful enough. Never had a mechanical problem with it.
What a great little car!
5 out of 5 starsDelbert Burgess, 10/29/2015
2005 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
The only complaints . . . we have four . . . the headlights cost over $200 each to replace, the update disk for the GPS is outrageously expensive (so we have never, and probably never will, update it - can't afford to), the sun visors are very small and don't (but could) have an extension so they are practically useless for the side window, and there are no USB ports in the 2005 model.
Loved it enough to buy another Prius!
4.63 out of 5 starsbritbug, 01/13/2015
2005 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
I purchased a used 2005 Prius 2 years ago ($8500) with 81K miles. It now has 120K miles & I just traded it in (got $4,250 for the trade) for a 2010 Prius ($14,900). The hybrid battery was replaced by the last owner under warranty at 79K. The A/C compressor broke last year, the evaporator broke this year. I am just writing it off as a fluke though, & bought another Prius because I loved … it so much & expect Toyota to only get better with this design. I could get 64mpg with fuel efficient tires & if I was trying, but averaged 50mpg with cheap tires and when I wasn't trying. I loved the luxury features in an affordable car & loved the hatchback style that I could fit anything in.
2005 Prius Highlights
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $21,275 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Hybrid |
Combined MPG | 46 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $84/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 16.1 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Prius include:
- Tire Pressure Warning
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalGood
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintMarginal
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