2026 Toyota Prius trim levels explained
Base to top
$11,920
- 12 trims. $28,550 to $40,470.
- Base: LE FWD. Top: Plug-in Hybrid XSE Premium FWD.
All 12 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE FWD | $28,550 | $1,195 to $1,295 | 2.0L 4cyl | 194 hp | FWD | CVT | 57 mpg | 5 |
| LE AWD | $29,950 | $1,195 to $1,295 | 2.0L 4cyl | 196 hp | AWD | CVT | 54 mpg | 5 |
| XLE FWD | $31,995 | $1,195 to $1,295 | 2.0L 4cyl | 194 hp | FWD | CVT | 52 mpg | 5 |
| Nightshade FWD | $32,800 | $1,195 to $1,295 | 2.0L 4cyl | 194 hp | FWD | CVT | 57 mpg | 5 |
| XLE AWD | $33,395 | $1,195 to $1,295 | 2.0L 4cyl | 196 hp | AWD | CVT | 49 mpg | 5 |
| Plug-in Hybrid SE FWD | $33,775 | $1,195 | 2.0L 4cyl | 220 hp | FWD | CVT | 52 mpg | 5 |
| Nightshade AWD | $34,200 | $1,195 to $1,295 | 2.0L 4cyl | 196 hp | AWD | CVT | 54 mpg | 5 |
| Limited FWD | $35,565 | $1,195 to $1,295 | 2.0L 4cyl | 194 hp | FWD | CVT | 52 mpg | 5 |
| Limited AWD | $36,965 | $1,195 to $1,295 | 2.0L 4cyl | 196 hp | AWD | CVT | 49 mpg | 5 |
| Plug-in Hybrid XSE FWD | $37,025 | $1,195 | 2.0L 4cyl | 220 hp | FWD | CVT | 48 mpg to 57 mpg | 5 |
| Plug-in Hybrid Nightshade FWD | $37,795 | $1,195 | 2.0L 4cyl | 220 hp | FWD | CVT | N/A | 5 |
| Plug-in Hybrid XSE Premium FWD | $40,470 | $1,195 | 2.0L 4cyl | 220 hp | FWD | CVT | 48 mpg to 57 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
Hybrid trims
LE to XLE: +$3,445
LE FWD $28,550 to XLE FWD $31,995.
- MPG: 57 mpg to 52 mpg.
- Cargo: 23.8 cu ft to 20.3 cu ft.
Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Heated steering wheel, Front and rear parking sensors, Garage door opener, Power driver seat, Rain-sensing wipers.
XLE to Nightshade: +$805
XLE FWD $31,995 to Nightshade FWD $32,800.
- MPG: 52 mpg to 57 mpg.
No added standard equipment listed.
Nightshade to Limited: +$2,765
Nightshade FWD $32,800 to Limited FWD $35,565.
- MPG: 57 mpg to 52 mpg.
Adds as standard: Power liftgate or trunk, Navigation, Premium audio.
Plug-in hybrid trims
Plug-in Hybrid SE to Plug-in Hybrid XSE: +$3,250
Plug-in Hybrid SE FWD $33,775 to Plug-in Hybrid XSE FWD $37,025.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Front and rear parking sensors, Voice control, Garage door opener, Power driver seat.
Plug-in Hybrid XSE to Plug-in Hybrid Nightshade: +$770
Plug-in Hybrid XSE FWD $37,025 to Plug-in Hybrid Nightshade FWD $37,795.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No added standard equipment listed.
Plug-in Hybrid Nightshade to Plug-in Hybrid XSE Premium: +$2,675
Plug-in Hybrid Nightshade FWD $37,795 to Plug-in Hybrid XSE Premium FWD $40,470.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Power liftgate or trunk, Premium audio, Voice control.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: XLE FWD, $31,995.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: XLE FWD, $31,995.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: LE FWD, $28,550.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: LE FWD, $28,550.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: Limited FWD, $35,565.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: Plug-in Hybrid SE FWD, $33,775.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: Limited FWD, $35,565.
- Heated rear seats: optional from Limited FWD, $35,565.
- Not on any trim: leather seats, a 360 camera, a third row, remote start, a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | LE | XLE | Nightshade | Limited | Plug-in Hybrid SE FWD | Plug-in Hybrid XSE FWD | Plug-in Hybrid Nightshade FWD | Plug-in Hybrid XSE Premium FWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Heated front seats | N | S | S | S | N | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| 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 | S | N | N | N | S |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | N | N | S | S | S | S | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | N | S | N | N | N | S |
| Remote start | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | O | N | N | N | O |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: LE AWD, $29,950.
- Hybrid: LE FWD, $28,550.
- Plug-in hybrid: Plug-in Hybrid SE FWD, $33,775.
- The most hp: Plug-in Hybrid SE FWD, 220 hp, $33,775.
- The best mpg: LE FWD, 57 mpg, $28,550.
New for 2026
Compared with 2025. Trims matched by name.
- Added: Plug-in Hybrid Nightshade FWD.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 11 trims. Median change: +$200.
| Trim | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| LE FWD | $28,350 | $28,550 | +$200 |
| LE AWD | $29,750 | $29,950 | +$200 |
| XLE FWD | $31,795 | $31,995 | +$200 |
| Nightshade FWD | $32,560 | $32,800 | +$240 |
| XLE AWD | $33,195 | $33,395 | +$200 |
| Plug-in Hybrid SE FWD | $33,375 | $33,775 | +$400 |
| Nightshade AWD | $33,960 | $34,200 | +$240 |
| Limited FWD | $35,365 | $35,565 | +$200 |
| Limited AWD | $36,765 | $36,965 | +$200 |
| Plug-in Hybrid XSE FWD | $36,625 | $37,025 | +$400 |
| Plug-in Hybrid XSE Premium FWD | $40,070 | $40,470 | +$400 |
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