In believe that Catalytic Converters sell for just under $950 a pop.
I can’t recall where I read about it, but some places in Africa have a high theft rate of catalytic converters for use in drug manufacturing and/or for the precious metals (platinum, palladium and rhodium), don’t know the amount of PM contained inside but it’s usually more valuable than of that of an older vehicle.
The article also said thieves go after the Prius because like trucks it has a higher ground clearance and is easier to get to.
If I understand correctly, they have two convertors. At $900 a pop, that’s a good day’s work for a chump.
Not Prius. $4000+ without installation.