2021 Toyota 4Runner trim levels explained
Base to top
$13,980
- 22 trims. $36,765 to $50,745.
- Base: SR5 2WD. Top: TRD Pro 4WD.
All 22 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR5 2WD | $36,765 | $1,215 | 4.0L | 270 hp | 2WD | 5-speed automatic | 17 mpg | 5 |
| SR5 4WD | $38,640 | $1,215 | 4.0L 6cyl | 270 hp | 4WD | 5-speed automatic | 17 mpg | 5 |
| Trail Edition RWD | $38,740 | $1,215 | N/A | N/A | RWD | 5-speed automatic | 17 mpg | N/A |
| Trail Special Edition 2WD | $38,740 | $1,215 | 4.0L | 270 hp | 2WD | 5-speed automatic | 17 mpg | 5 |
| SR5 Premium 2WD | $39,825 | $1,215 | 4.0L | 270 hp | 2WD | 5-speed automatic | 17 mpg | 5 |
| Trail Edition 4WD | $40,615 | $1,215 | N/A | N/A | 4WD | 5-speed automatic | 17 mpg | N/A |
| Trail Special Edition 4WD | $40,615 | $1,215 | 4.0L 6cyl | 270 hp | 4WD | 5-speed automatic | 17 mpg | 5 |
| TRD Off-Road 4WD | $40,730 | $1,215 | 4.0L 6cyl | 270 hp | 4WD | 5-speed automatic | 17 mpg | 5 |
| SR5 Premium 4WD | $41,700 | $1,215 | 4.0L 6cyl | 270 hp | 4WD | 5-speed automatic | 17 mpg | 5 |
| TRD Off Road Premium 4WD | $43,325 | $1,215 | 4.0L | 270 hp | 4WD | 5-speed automatic | 17 mpg | 5 |
| TRD Off-Road Premium 4WD | $43,325 | $1,215 | 4.0L 6cyl | 270 hp | 4WD | 5-speed automatic | 17 mpg | 5 |
| Venture Special Edition 4WD | $44,855 | $1,215 | 4.0L 6cyl | 270 hp | 4WD | 5-speed automatic | 17 mpg | 5 |
| Venture 4WD | $44,895 | $1,215 | 4.0L | 270 hp | 4WD | 5-speed automatic | 17 mpg | 5 |
| Venture Edition 4WD | $44,895 | $1,215 | N/A | N/A | 4WD | 5-speed automatic | 17 mpg | N/A |
| Limited 2WD | $45,670 | $1,215 | 4.0L | 270 hp | 2WD | 5-speed automatic | 17 mpg | 5 |
| Nightshade 2WD | $47,085 | $1,215 | 4.0L | 270 hp | 2WD | 5-speed automatic | 17 mpg | 5 |
| Nightshade Edition RWD | $47,085 | $1,215 | N/A | N/A | RWD | 5-speed automatic | 17 mpg | N/A |
| Limited 4WD | $47,705 | $1,215 | 4.0L 6cyl | 270 hp | 4WD | 5-speed automatic | 17 mpg | 5 |
| Nightshade Special Edition 4WD | $49,080 | $1,215 | 4.0L 6cyl | 270 hp | 4WD | 5-speed automatic | 17 mpg | 7 |
| Nightshade 4WD | $49,120 | $1,215 | 4.0L | 270 hp | 4WD | 5-speed automatic | 17 mpg | 5 |
| Nightshade Edition 4WD | $49,120 | $1,215 | N/A | N/A | 4WD | 5-speed automatic | 17 mpg | N/A |
| TRD Pro 4WD | $50,745 | $1,215 | 4.0L 6cyl | 270 hp | 4WD | 5-speed automatic | 17 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
SR5 to Trail Edition: +$1,975
SR5 2WD $36,765 to Trail Edition RWD $38,740.
- Cargo: 47.2 cu ft to 46.3 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Trail Special Edition to SR5 Premium: +$1,085
Trail Special Edition 2WD $38,740 to SR5 Premium 2WD $39,825.
- Cargo: 46.3 cu ft to 47.2 cu ft.
Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Navigation, Premium audio, Smart key entry, Push-button start, Garage door opener, plus 1 more.
SR5 Premium to TRD Off-Road: -$970
SR5 Premium 4WD $41,700 to TRD Off-Road 4WD $40,730.
- Cargo: 47.2 cu ft to 46.3 cu ft.
Adds as standard: Slip control.
TRD Off-Road to TRD Off Road Premium: +$2,595
TRD Off-Road 4WD $40,730 to TRD Off Road Premium 4WD $43,325.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
TRD Off-Road Premium to Venture Special Edition: +$1,530
TRD Off-Road Premium 4WD $43,325 to Venture Special Edition 4WD $44,855.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No added standard equipment listed.
Venture Special Edition to Venture: +$40
Venture Special Edition 4WD $44,855 to Venture 4WD $44,895.
- Cargo: 46.3 cu ft to 47.2 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Venture to Venture Edition: $0
Venture 4WD $44,895 to Venture Edition 4WD $44,895.
- Cargo: 47.2 cu ft to 46.3 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Venture Edition to Limited: +$2,810
Venture Edition 4WD $44,895 to Limited 4WD $47,705.
- Cargo: 46.3 cu ft to 47.2 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Limited to Nightshade: +$1,415
Limited 2WD $45,670 to Nightshade 2WD $47,085.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Nightshade to Nightshade Edition: $0
Nightshade 2WD $47,085 to Nightshade Edition RWD $47,085.
- Cargo: 47.2 cu ft to 46.3 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Nightshade Edition to Nightshade Special Edition: -$40
Nightshade Edition 4WD $49,120 to Nightshade Special Edition 4WD $49,080.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Nightshade Special Edition to TRD Pro: +$1,665
Nightshade Special Edition 4WD $49,080 to TRD Pro 4WD $50,745.
- Seats: 7 to 5.
Adds as standard: Slip control.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: Limited 2WD, $45,670.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: SR5 Premium 2WD, $39,825.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: SR5 2WD, $36,765.
- Third row: optional from SR5 2WD, $36,765.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: SR5 Premium 2WD, $39,825. Optional from SR5 2WD, $36,765.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: SR5 Premium 2WD, $39,825. Optional from SR5 2WD, $36,765.
- Not on any trim: a heated steering wheel, a 360 camera, blind spot warning, a power liftgate or trunk, remote start, heated rear seats, a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | SR5 | Trail Special Edition | SR5 Premium | TRD Off-Road 4WD | TRD Off-Road Premium 4WD | Venture Special Edition 4WD | Limited | Nightshade Special Edition 4WD | TRD Pro 4WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | N | N | N | N | S | S | N |
| Heated front seats | N | N | S | N | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Blind spot warning | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Third row | O | N | O | N | N | N | O | O | N |
| Navigation | O | O | S | O | S | S | S | S | S |
| Premium audio | O | O | S | O | S | S | S | S | S |
| Remote start | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
No equipment data for 9 trims.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: SR5 4WD, $38,640.
- 7 or more seats: Nightshade Special Edition 4WD, 7 seats, $49,080.
- The most hp: SR5 2WD, 270 hp, $36,765.
- The best mpg: every trim, 17 mpg.
New for 2021
Compared with 2020. Trims matched by name.
- Added: Trail Edition RWD, Trail Special Edition 2WD, Trail Edition 4WD, Trail Special Edition 4WD, Venture Special Edition 4WD, Venture Edition 4WD, Nightshade Edition RWD, Nightshade Edition 4WD.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 14 trims. Median change: +$645.
| Trim | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| SR5 2WD | $36,120 | $36,765 | +$645 |
| SR5 4WD | $37,995 | $38,640 | +$645 |
| SR5 Premium 2WD | $39,315 | $39,825 | +$510 |
| TRD Off-Road 4WD | $39,840 | $40,730 | +$890 |
| SR5 Premium 4WD | $41,190 | $41,700 | +$510 |
| TRD Off Road Premium 4WD | $42,570 | $43,325 | +$755 |
| TRD Off-Road Premium 4WD | $42,570 | $43,325 | +$755 |
| Venture 4WD | $44,385 | $44,895 | +$510 |
| Limited 2WD | $44,985 | $45,670 | +$685 |
| Nightshade 2WD | $46,725 | $47,085 | +$360 |
| Limited 4WD | $47,020 | $47,705 | +$685 |
| Nightshade Special Edition 4WD | $48,760 | $49,080 | +$320 |
| Nightshade 4WD | $48,760 | $49,120 | +$360 |
| TRD Pro 4WD | $49,865 | $50,745 | +$880 |
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