SUV comparison
Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Toyota Prius
Which costs less to own over 5 years? Compare purchase price, fuel, maintenance, insurance, and depreciation — then customize with your own numbers.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Toyota Prius: Quick Verdict
Based on average driving (12,000 miles/year), the Toyota Prius costs approximately $8,446 less over 5 years compared to the Hyundai Ioniq 5. The gas vehicle's lower purchase price outweighs the EV's fuel savings at this mileage.
Hyundai Ioniq 5
$36,850
purchase price
Toyota Prius
$33,495
purchase price
Gas saves
$8,446
over 5 years
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Average American drives ~13,500 miles/year
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Toyota Prius Is Cheaper
Gas saves you
$8,446
over 5 years
EV saves per month
$27
fuel + maintenance + insurance
Operating cost payback
31.3 years
beyond ownership
The Toyota Prius costs $8,446 less over 5 years than the Hyundai Ioniq 5.
These vehicles are in different classes. The comparison is still valid but keep the size/class difference in mind.
Operating cost payback falls outside your ownership period. You may not recover the extra upfront cost through fuel and maintenance savings alone.
Gas saves you
$8,446
over 5 years (all-in)
EV saves per month
$27
fuel + maintenance + insurance
Operating cost payback
31.3 years
beyond ownership period
Vehicles compared
Ioniq 5 · Prius · RAV4 Hybrid
EV · Gas · Hybrid
Full Cost Breakdown
| Hyundai Ioniq 5SE Standard Range RWDElectric | Toyota PriusXLE FWDBestHybrid | Toyota RAV4 HybridXLE Premium AWDHybrid | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase Price | $36,850 | $33,495 | $38,950 |
| Monthly Fuel | $38 | $69 | $85 |
| Annual Fuel | $452 | $824 | $1,024 |
| Total Fuel | $2,262 | $4,118 | $5,122 |
| Total Maintenance | $2,750 | $4,250 | $5,000 |
| Total Insurance | $9,750 | $8,000 | $9,250 |
| Resale Value | $15,109 | $21,805 | $29,135 |
| Total Cost of Ownership | $36,504 | $28,057 | $29,187 |
Hyundai Ioniq 5
SE Standard Range RWD
Electric
Toyota Prius
XLE FWD
Hybrid
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
XLE Premium AWD
Hybrid
Cost Over 5 Years
Why This Result
The gas vehicle's lower purchase price and depreciation outweigh the EV's fuel savings at your current mileage. Driving more or higher gas prices could change this.
Fuel vs Charging
Charging the Ioniq 5 costs about $452/year vs $824/year for gas in the Prius. That's $371/year in fuel savings alone.
Your electricity rate matters
Home charging is the EV's biggest lever. Every 1¢/kWh lower saves about $35/year ($174 over 5 years) for the Ioniq 5. Charging from rooftop solar can lower it further. Enter your actual overnight or solar rate above to see your own numbers.
Maintenance
EVs have fewer moving parts — no oil changes, less brake wear, no transmission fluid. The Ioniq 5 saves roughly $1500 in maintenance over the ownership period.
Depreciation & Resale
The Prius holds 65% of its value vs 41% for the Ioniq 5. Purchase price and resale value are often the largest factors in total cost of ownership.
Insurance
EV insurance tends to run higher due to specialized repair costs. We've included $1,950/year for the Ioniq 5 vs $1,600/year for the Prius in the total comparison.
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About the Hyundai Ioniq 5
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is a fully electric suv with an efficiency of 0.29 kWh per mile. Priced at $36,850, it costs around $550/year to maintain and $1,950/year to insure.
About the Toyota Prius
The Toyota Prius is a hybrid suv achieving 51 MPG. Priced at $33,495, it costs around $850/year to maintain and $1,600/year to insure. Note that these vehicles are in different classes — keep size and use-case differences in mind.
How We Calculate Total Cost
Total cost of ownership includes purchase price, fuel or charging costs over your ownership period, annual maintenance, annual insurance, minus estimated resale value based on depreciation. This gives you the true all-in cost of each vehicle — not just the sticker price.