2021 Toyota Avalon trim levels explained
Base to top
$7,275
- 11 trims. $36,125 to $43,400.
- Base: XLE FWD. Top: Hybrid Limited FWD.
All 11 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XLE FWD | $36,125 | $1,025 | 3.5L 6cyl | 301 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| XLE AWD | $36,125 | $1,025 | 2.5L | 205 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| Hybrid XLE FWD | $37,100 | $1,025 | 2.5L 4cyl | 215 hp | FWD | CVT | 44 mpg | 5 |
| XSE Nightshade Edition FWD | $39,330 | $1,025 | 3.5L 6cyl | 301 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| XSE Nightshade FWD | $39,360 | $1,025 | 3.5L | 301 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| Hybrid XSE FWD | $39,600 | $1,025 | 2.5L 4cyl | 215 hp | FWD | CVT | 43 mpg | 5 |
| Limited FWD | $42,425 | $1,025 | 3.5L 6cyl | 301 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| Limited AWD | $42,425 | $1,025 | 2.5L | 205 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| Touring FWD | $42,825 | $1,025 | 3.5L 6cyl | 301 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| TRD FWD | $43,125 | $1,025 | 3.5L 6cyl | 301 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| Hybrid Limited FWD | $43,400 | $1,025 | 2.5L 4cyl | 215 hp | FWD | CVT | 43 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
Gas trims
XLE to XSE Nightshade Edition: +$3,205
XLE FWD $36,125 to XSE Nightshade Edition FWD $39,330.
- MPG: 26 mpg to 25 mpg.
Adds as standard: Garage door opener, Rear spoiler.
XSE Nightshade Edition to XSE Nightshade: +$30
XSE Nightshade Edition FWD $39,330 to XSE Nightshade FWD $39,360.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
XSE Nightshade to Limited: +$3,065
XSE Nightshade FWD $39,360 to Limited FWD $42,425.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Limited to Touring: +$400
Limited FWD $42,425 to Touring FWD $42,825.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Rear spoiler.
Touring to TRD: +$300
Touring FWD $42,825 to TRD FWD $43,125.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No added standard equipment listed.
Hybrid trims
Hybrid XLE to Hybrid XSE: +$2,500
Hybrid XLE FWD $37,100 to Hybrid XSE FWD $39,600.
- MPG: 44 mpg to 43 mpg.
Adds as standard: Garage door opener, Rear spoiler.
Hybrid XSE to Hybrid Limited: +$3,800
Hybrid XSE FWD $39,600 to Hybrid Limited FWD $43,400.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated steering wheel, Premium audio, Heated rear seats.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: Limited FWD, $42,425.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: XLE FWD, $36,125.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: Limited FWD, $42,425. Optional from XLE FWD, $36,125.
- 360 camera: optional from Limited FWD, $42,425.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: XLE FWD, $36,125.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: XLE FWD, $36,125.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: Hybrid XLE FWD, $37,100. Optional from XLE FWD, $36,125.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: Limited FWD, $42,425. Optional from XLE FWD, $36,125.
- Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: Limited FWD, $42,425.
- Not on any trim: a power liftgate or trunk, a third row, remote start, a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | XLE | XSE Nightshade Edition FWD | Limited | Touring FWD | TRD FWD | Hybrid XLE FWD | Hybrid XSE FWD | Hybrid Limited FWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | S | N | N | N | N | S |
| Heated front seats | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | O | N | S | S | N | N | N | S |
| 360 camera | N | N | O | O | N | N | N | O |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | O | O | S | S | O | S | S | S |
| Premium audio | O | O | S | S | O | O | O | S |
| Remote start | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | S | S | N | N | N | S |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
No equipment data: XSE Nightshade FWD.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: XLE AWD, $36,125.
- Hybrid: Hybrid XLE FWD, $37,100.
- The most hp: XLE FWD, 301 hp, $36,125.
- The best mpg: Hybrid XLE FWD, 44 mpg, $37,100.
New for 2021
Compared with 2020. Trims matched by name.
- Added: XLE AWD, XSE Nightshade Edition FWD, XSE Nightshade FWD, Limited AWD.
- Dropped: XSE FWD.
- Carried over with a price: 7 trims. Median change: +$250.
| Trim | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| XLE FWD | $35,875 | $36,125 | +$250 |
| Hybrid XLE FWD | $37,000 | $37,100 | +$100 |
| Hybrid XSE FWD | $39,500 | $39,600 | +$100 |
| Limited FWD | $42,175 | $42,425 | +$250 |
| Touring FWD | $42,575 | $42,825 | +$250 |
| TRD FWD | $42,375 | $43,125 | +$750 |
| Hybrid Limited FWD | $43,300 | $43,400 | +$100 |
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