Ownership: 2005 Toyota PriusOwnershipThe Prius is covered by Toyota's standard three-year/36,000-mile warranty on all components other than the powertrain, which has additional six-year/60,000-mile coverage. The hybrid elements, including the expensive battery, battery control module, hybrid control module, and inverter, are covered for eight years/100,000 miles. There's also 24/7 roadside assistance for three years. Although the Prius isn't cheap, Toyota is underwriting the true cost of the program, meaning that consumers are getting more hardware than they're paying for, literally. The Prius earned two awards from IntelliChoice in 2005, adding further validation to the vehicle's appeal. On the Prius mantel rests Best Overall Value- for Midsize Under $21,000 and Best Car Value Under $23,000. Hybrid drivetrain aside, the Prius is a solid value on its own merits.
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