"Is a Prius expensive to maintain?Over five years, the Prius will cost just $1,406 in repairs and $1,868 in maintenance. On average a small compact sedan costs $1,557 in repairs and $2,304 in maintenance. On average, vehicles cost roughly $1,800 to repair and about $2,600 to maintain, so the Prius is definitely more affordable in those respects.Nov. 24, 2010Frugal Shopper: No, Hybrids Don't Cost More To Repair And Maintain"

"Is a Prius expensive to maintain?Over five years, the Prius will cost just $1,406 in repairs and $1,868 in maintenance. On average a small compact sedan costs $1,557 in repairs and $2,304 in maintenance. On average, vehicles cost roughly $1,800 to repair and about $2,600 to maintain, so the Prius is definitely more affordable in those respects.Nov. 24, 2010Frugal Shopper: No, Hybrids Don't Cost More To Repair And Maintain"