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Subaru Legacy vs Toyota Prius Prime — Depreciation Comparison

Subaru Legacy vs Toyota Prius Prime: 5-year value retention (77% vs 77%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Toyota Prius Prime holds its value better.

On five-year value retention the Toyota Prius Prime comes out ahead, holding about 77% of its value versus 77% for the Subaru Legacy. Over the first five years the Toyota Prius Prime loses roughly $7,486 while the Subaru Legacy loses about $6,140 — a gap near $-1346.

First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Toyota Prius Prime sheds about 3% in year one versus 9% for the Subaru Legacy. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.