2021 Toyota Prius trim levels explained
Base to top
$8,125
- 8 trims. $24,525 to $32,650.
- Base: L Eco FWD. Top: Limited FWD.
All 8 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG or range | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L Eco FWD | $24,525 | $1,025 | 1.8L 4cyl | 121 hp | FWD | CVT | 56 mpg | 5 |
| LE FWD | $25,735 | $1,025 | 1.8L 4cyl | 121 hp | FWD | CVT | 52 mpg | 5 |
| LE AWD-e | $27,135 | $1,025 | 1.8L | 121 hp | AWD | CVT | 49 mpg | 5 |
| XLE FWD | $28,575 | $1,025 | 1.8L 4cyl | 121 hp | FWD | CVT | 52 mpg | 5 |
| XLE AWD-e | $29,575 | $1,025 | 1.8L | 121 hp | AWD | CVT | 49 mpg | 5 |
| 2020 Edition FWD | $29,875 | $1,025 | Electric | N/A | FWD | CVT | 133 MPGe | 5 |
| 20th Anniversary Edition FWD | $29,875 | $1,025 | 1.8L 4cyl | 121 hp | FWD | CVT | 52 mpg | 5 |
| Limited FWD | $32,650 | $1,025 | 1.8L 4cyl | 121 hp | FWD | CVT | 52 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
Gas trims
LE -e to XLE -e: +$2,440
LE AWD-e $27,135 to XLE AWD-e $29,575.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Hybrid trims
L Eco to LE: +$1,210
L Eco FWD $24,525 to LE FWD $25,735.
- MPG: 56 mpg to 52 mpg.
- Cargo: 27.4 cu ft to 24.6 cu ft.
Adds as standard: Collision warning with auto brake, Front and rear parking sensors.
LE to XLE: +$2,840
LE FWD $25,735 to XLE FWD $28,575.
- Cargo: 24.6 cu ft to 27.4 cu ft.
Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Heated steering wheel, Garage door opener, Power driver seat, Rain-sensing wipers.
XLE to 20th Anniversary Edition: +$1,300
XLE FWD $28,575 to 20th Anniversary Edition FWD $29,875.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No added standard equipment listed.
20th Anniversary Edition to Limited: +$2,775
20th Anniversary Edition FWD $29,875 to Limited FWD $32,650.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Navigation, Premium audio, Adaptive headlights.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: XLE FWD, $28,575.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: XLE FWD, $28,575.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: L Eco FWD, $24,525.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: L Eco FWD, $24,525.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: Limited FWD, $32,650.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: Limited FWD, $32,650.
- Not on any trim: leather seats, a 360 camera, a power liftgate or trunk, a third row, remote start, heated rear seats, a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | L Eco FWD | LE FWD | XLE FWD | 20th Anniversary Edition FWD | Limited FWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | N | N | N |
| Heated front seats | N | N | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | S | S | S |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N | N |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | N | N | N |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | N | N | N | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | N | N | S |
| Remote start | N | N | N | N | N |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | N | N |
No equipment data: LE AWD-e, XLE AWD-e, 2020 Edition FWD.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: LE AWD-e, $27,135.
- Hybrid: L Eco FWD, $24,525.
- EV: 2020 Edition FWD, $29,875.
- The most hp: L Eco FWD, 121 hp, $24,525.
- The best mpg: L Eco FWD, 56 mpg, $24,525.
New for 2021
Compared with 2020. Trims matched by name.
- Added: 2020 Edition FWD, 20th Anniversary Edition FWD.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 6 trims. Median change: +$200.
| Trim | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| L Eco FWD | $24,325 | $24,525 | +$200 |
| LE FWD | $25,535 | $25,735 | +$200 |
| LE AWD-e | $26,935 | $27,135 | +$200 |
| XLE FWD | $28,375 | $28,575 | +$200 |
| XLE AWD-e | $29,375 | $29,575 | +$200 |
| Limited FWD | $32,500 | $32,650 | +$150 |
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What this cannot tell you
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