Toyota catalytic converters range from about $30 to $700 for one original unit in 2026 — the widest spread of any make. A 2004 to 2015 Prius unit runs $250 to $700, Camry and Corolla units $50 to $300, and Tacoma or Tundra units $150 to $450. The model, not the badge, sets the number.
One fact explains why a single Toyota price is not worth quoting: the best Prius unit on a buyer list can be worth roughly twenty times the smallest Yaris unit. That spread is a product of selling a 1.5-litre hatchback and a hybrid under the same badge, and it means the answer to what a Toyota converter is worth depends almost entirely on which one you are holding.
The Toyota spread at a glance
| Segment | Representative models | Share of the top figure | Indicative range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Measurement | Models in the band | Midpoint against the Prius midpoint | One complete OEM unit |
| Hybrid | Prius 2004 to 2015 | 100 percent, the benchmark | $250 to $700 |
| Large truck and SUV | Tacoma, Tundra, 4Runner, Land Cruiser | About 63 percent | $150 to $450 |
| V6 sedan and crossover | Avalon, Highlander, Sienna, RAV4 | About 45 percent | $100 to $325 |
| Mainstream sedan | Camry, Corolla | About 33 percent | $50 to $300 |
| Small car | Yaris, Echo | About 19 percent | $30 to $150 |
| Any model, aftermarket | Universal replacement | Under 6 percent | $5 to $50 |
Read down that column and the pattern is consistent: value tracks engine size and catalyst loading almost linearly, with the hybrid band sitting well above where displacement alone would put it. That anomaly is the whole story, and the next section takes it apart.
Toyota catalytic converter scrap prices by model
Model Years Notes Indicative range (USD) Measurement Model years covered What sets the unit apart Buyer quotes for one complete unit, honeycomb intact Prius 2004 to 2015 Hybrid; the highest-value common Toyota unit $250 to $700 Tacoma 2000 to 2018 Large foreign OEM, usually two units $150 to $450 Tundra and Sequoia 2000 to 2018 V8 pair, the heaviest non-hybrid Toyota units $150 to $450 Land Cruiser and Prado 1998 to 2018 Big engine, sold worldwide; diesel years far lower $150 to $450 4Runner 2000 to 2018 Large foreign OEM, two units on most years $150 to $400 Highlander 2001 to 2018 V6 crossover; hybrid years price higher $100 to $350 Avalon 2000 to 2018 V6 sedan, above Camry on most lists $100 to $300 RAV4 2001 to 2018 Compact SUV, close to Camry money $100 to $300 Sienna 2004 to 2018 V6 van, often two units $100 to $300 Camry 2000 to 2018 V6 years lead; four-cylinder years sit lower $75 to $300 Prius 2016 to 2022 Later hybrid, trimmed loading; well below the earlier cars $40 to $250 Corolla 2000 to 2018 The volume unit; buyers quote it from memory $50 to $225 Hilux and Hiace 1998 to 2018 Non-US workhorses, diesel years far lower $50 to $200 Celica, Solara and Supra 1990 to 2005 Older sports units, worth it only if original $50 to $200 Yaris and Echo 2000 to 2018 Smallest Toyota units, modest loading $30 to $150 Aftermarket replacement, any model All years Universal unit, trace metal $5 to $50
Ranges are compiled from published core-buyer code lists and catalyst exchange transaction data, cross-checked against current scrap guides; they are not a live per-code feed. Figures are for one complete unit. Tacoma, Tundra, 4Runner and most V6 models carry two converters, so a whole-vehicle total is commonly double the single-unit figure.
Why Prius units price where they do
A hybrid engine switches off at every stop and restarts cold. A catalyst only converts efficiently once it is hot, so a converter that keeps losing heat has to do the same emissions work under worse conditions. Manufacturers compensate the only way available: more precious metal on the substrate, so the reaction starts sooner and survives the cooling cycles.
The result is a loading that can run two to three times that of a comparable petrol-only car. Where a Corolla unit holds roughly 3 to 5 grams of platinum group metals, an early Prius unit can hold 10 to 15 grams, with a meaningful rhodium share. Rhodium is the smallest fraction by weight and often the largest by value, so a heavier rhodium loading moves the price more than the gram count suggests.
Two qualifications matter. The first is generation: 2016 and later Prius units carry trimmed loadings, so a newer car does not automatically mean a higher quote. The second is theft. The Prius premium is exactly why these units are targeted, and buyers know it — expect closer scrutiny of paperwork on any hybrid unit, and see the theft and reporting rules if yours was taken.
Toyota prices around the world
The metal value inside a Toyota code is identical everywhere, since platinum, palladium and rhodium settle in US dollars. What varies is the currency and how many buyers compete locally. The table converts the full Toyota span — Corolla at the bottom, Prius at the top — into each market's money at today's rate.
Market Currency Unit Equivalent range United States USD per unit $50.00 to 700.00 United Kingdom GBP per unit £36.99 to 517.81 Canada CAD per unit C$69.15 to 968.15 Australia AUD per unit A$69.38 to 971.38 Germany EUR per unit €43.05 to 602.75 India INR per unit ₹4,727 to 66,183 Bangladesh BDT per unit ৳6,146 to 86,050 United Arab Emirates AED per unit AED183.63 to 2,571 Saudi Arabia SAR per unit SAR187.50 to 2,625 Turkey TRY per unit ₺2,423 to 33,922 South Africa ZAR per unit R797.87 to 11,170 China CNY per unit CN¥335.97 to 4,704
The conversions are the metal-value anchor, not a local quote. Deep markets such as the United States and United Kingdom settle near it; markets that export units for refining, including India and Bangladesh, come in below once freight and the exporter's margin are deducted.
Camry and Corolla: the volume market
Together these two account for more Toyota converter searches than every other model combined, and they behave differently from the rest of the range for one reason: buyers already know the numbers. A Corolla unit is quoted from memory, not looked up. That cuts both ways — you will rarely be lowballed on a genuine Corolla code, and you will rarely be able to negotiate above the list either.
The variable worth checking is the engine. V6 Camry units sit near the top of the band while four-cylinder units sit lower, and the difference can be well over a hundred dollars on the same model year. Anyone quoting a flat Camry price without asking about the engine is quoting the lower one.
Reading a Toyota quote line by line
Toyota codes are short, typically three characters such as GD3, AB1 or EA1, stamped on the shell or a welded tag. Send the code and a photograph rather than the model name — a Camry code identifies the engine, market and emissions specification in a way the word Camry does not.
Then check four things against the quote. Is it a code price from a core specialist or a flat category price from a general yard? Does it account for both units if the vehicle carries two? Was it given today, given that lists re-mark whenever the three metals move? And is the unit original — a thin shell with no code is aftermarket and worth $5 to $50 whatever Toyota it came off.
Common mistakes
- Applying a Prius figure to a non-hybrid Toyota, or the reverse.
- Assuming a newer Prius outprices an older one; the 2004 to 2015 cars generally lead.
- Selling one unit off a Tacoma, 4Runner or Sienna that carries two.
- Accepting a flat Camry price without stating whether the engine is a four or a V6.
- Treating the converter as steel weight when scrapping the whole car.
- Cutting the unit open, which removes most of the value along with the honeycomb.
Questions people actually ask
Is a Toyota converter worth more than a Honda one?
At the top of the range, clearly — no Honda unit reaches Prius money. In the middle the two makes are close, with a Camry and an Accord landing in similar territory. Both sit above domestic units of the same engine size.
Should I replace a failed converter before selling the car?
Rarely. A replacement costs several times what the old unit returns as scrap, and on a car headed for the yard the original is worth more sold as a core.
Do diesel Hilux and Land Cruiser units follow the same prices?
No. Diesel oxidation catalysts use mostly platinum and often carry little of it, so diesel Toyotas sold outside the US typically price well below their petrol equivalents. The code settles it.
Figures on this page are indicative buyer ranges for complete, uncut original units and are not offers to buy. Converter types, codes, selling rules and the metals behind every range are covered on the main catalytic converter price page.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Toyota catalytic converter worth as scrap?
Between roughly $30 and $700 for one original unit in 2026, depending entirely on the model. Yaris and Echo units run $30 to $150, Corolla and Camry units $50 to $300, Tacoma and Tundra units $150 to $450, and a 2004 to 2015 Prius unit $250 to $700.
Why is the Toyota Prius catalytic converter worth so much?
Hybrid engines stop and restart constantly and run cooler, so the catalyst needs a heavier precious metal loading to work under those conditions. An early Prius unit can hold 10 to 15 grams of platinum group metals against 3 to 5 grams in a Corolla unit, with a larger rhodium share driving most of the value.
Is a newer Prius converter worth more than an older one?
Usually not. The 2004 to 2015 generations carry the heaviest loadings and lead most buyer lists at $250 to $700. Units from 2016 onward were built with trimmed loadings and typically fetch $40 to $250.
How many catalytic converters does a Toyota have?
Most four-cylinder Corollas, Camrys and Yaris models carry one main unit. V6 and V8 models including the Tacoma, Tundra, 4Runner, Sienna and Highlander carry two, one per cylinder bank, so the whole-vehicle total is roughly double the single-unit range.
How do I read the code on a Toyota catalytic converter?
Toyota codes are short, usually three characters such as GD3, AB1 or EA1, stamped on the converter shell or on a small welded tag. Clean the area, photograph it in daylight and quote that code rather than the model name, since the code identifies the engine and emissions specification.
Are diesel Toyota converters worth the same as petrol ones?
No. Diesel oxidation catalysts fitted to Hilux, Hiace and Land Cruiser models sold outside the United States use mostly platinum and often carry a modest amount of it, so they generally price below the petrol equivalents of the same vehicle.