Toyota Prius Scrap Value
The scrap value of a Toyota Prius ranges from $55 to $4,570. Running Prius trucks bring an average of $1,055. Non-running Prius trucks fetch an average of $648. Get your Prius’s exact scrap value in 90 seconds.
Calculate Your Prius's Scrap Value
Real Prices for Toyota Priuss
We base offers on weight, parts, and local demand. By tracking scrap metal markets daily, we make sure you get fair cash for your Prius, no matter its condition.
Running cars with valuable parts are worth more.
Based on an average scrap rate of $185/ton.
How is a Toyota Prius Scrap Value Calculated?
The scrap value of a Toyota Prius is calculated by multiplying its weight by current scrap rates. Most Toyota Prius car weigh between 1.38 - 1.58 (2,765 – 3,165 lbs). At an estimated scrap car price of 185 per ton, the pure scrap value of a Toyota Prius works out to $256 - $293. This figure reflects only the raw metal value. A Toyota Prius with a working engine, transmission, catalytic converter, or other valuable parts will be worth more than scrap alone.
Below you will find the current scrap metal values of a Toyota Prius
| Toyota Prius Vehicle Year | Weight | Current Scrap Metal Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2001-2003 | 2,765 - 2,765 | $256 - $0 |
| 2004-2009 | 2,890 - 2,932 | $267 - $271 |
| 2010-2015 | 3,042 - 3,165 | $281 - $293 |
| 2016-2020 | 3,010 - 3,115 | $278 - $288 |
How Much Are Junk Toyota Priuss Worth?
Junk Toyota Prius cars are worth different amounts depending on the year, battery health, and whether the catalytic converter is intact. Older models with dead batteries lean toward scrap value, while newer hybrids and those with working batteries keep higher resale potential. Below is a year-by-year table showing the average payout for junk Prius cars.
Here is what you can expect to get when you junk your Prius:
| Toyota Prius Vehicle Year | Average Worth |
|---|---|
| 2001 | $272.50 |
| 2002 | $271.00 |
| 2003 | $401.43 |
| 2004 | $423.08 |
| 2005 | $423.41 |
| 2006 | $519.49 |
| 2007 | $549.31 |
| 2008 | $660.32 |
| 2009 | $725.58 |
| 2010 | $1,179.93 |
| 2011 | $1,330.32 |
| 2012 | $1,765.87 |
| 2013 | $1,683.68 |
| 2014 | $1,555.63 |
| 2015 | $1,890.00 |
| 2016 | $3,903.33 |
| 2017 | $2,785.00 |
Learn more about how much junk cars are worth with our in-depth pricing guide.
Understand Toyota Prius Metal Composition
Your Prius contains unique recyclable materials beyond typical cars. Steel body makes up 60-70% of weight. The hybrid battery pack contains nickel, lithium, or rare earth metals worth serious money. Copper wiring weighs 25-40 pounds. That famous catalytic converter? Packed with more precious metals than most vehicles.
Metal Breakdown by Prius Generation:
2016-2024 (Fourth Generation):
- High-strength steel body: 2,000-2,400 lbs
- Lithium-ion battery: 100-120 lbs
- Copper wiring/motors: 30-40 lbs
- Precious catalyst metals: 4-8 grams
2010-2015 (Third Generation):
- Steel/iron structure: 1,900-2,300 lbs
- Nickel-metal battery: 120-150 lbs
- Electrical copper: 25-35 lbs
- PGM content: 4-7 grams
2004-2009 (Second Generation):
- Ferrous metals (steel/iron): 1,800-2,200 lbs
- NiMH battery pack: 100-130 lbs
- Copper components: 20-30 lbs
- Aluminum wheels/parts: 150-200 lbs
Want to know what precious metals your Prius contains? Get details here.
We Pay Cash for Junk Priuss in Any Conditon
Junk Car Reaper pays cash for junk, damaged, or non-running Priuss nationwide. Here are some common conditions we buy:
- Hybrid battery dead or dying
- Inverter or converter failures
- Brake actuator problems
- Catalytic converter stolen
- Head gasket or engine issues
- Accident damage or salvage titles
Here's How It Works
Selling your junk Prius is dead simple with Junk Car Reaper.
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