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Used 2019 Toyota Prius c Hatchback Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2019 Prius C comes in two simple trim levels: L and LE. Both come with a hybrid drivetrain that pairs an electric motor with a 1.5-liter four-cylinder (99 horsepower, 82 pound-feet of torque). Together, the hybrid powertrain drives the front wheels through a continuously variable automatic transmission. With its small dimensions and hybrid powertrain, the Prius C gets an EPA-estimated 46 mpg combined (48 city/43 highway).

Both the L and the LE come standard with a limited version of Toyota's Safety Sense. In the Prius C, this system includes forward collision warning with automatic braking, lane departure warning and automatic high beams.

Beyond this safety equipment, the L comes with 15-inch alloy wheels, a rearview camera, LED headlights and taillights, power mirrors, keyless entry, cruise control, automatic climate control, cloth seats with a 60/40-split folding rear bench, and a tilt-and-telescoping adjustable steering wheel. Entertainment duties are handled by a 6.1-inch touchscreen system with voice commands, Bluetooth, a USB port and a four-speaker stereo.

The LE comes with a few more items, but not much. It adds proximity entry with push-button start and an upgraded infotainment system. The LE also comes with a 6.1-inch screen with higher resolution, navigation, satellite radio and Toyota's Entune app suite.

Which Prius c trim does Edmunds recommend?

We'd go with the Prius C LE. Both the base L and the top-level LE get Toyota's Safety Sense technology (forward collision mitigation, lane departure warning, automatic high beams), but the top-level LE, which doesn't cost much more, gets navigation, a higher-resolution touchscreen and additional stereo speakers.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Kennesaw, GA
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Prius c L
Prius c LE
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L
1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT
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Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
standard
Satellite radio
Not Available
standard
Keyless Ignition
Not Available
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not available
Not available
Parking assistance
Not available
Not available
Upholstery
cloth
cloth
Heated seats
Not available
Not available
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Not available
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not available
Not available
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Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
99 hp @ 4,800 rpm
99 hp @ 4,800 rpm
Engine torque
Not available
Not available
Engine displacement
1.5 l
1.5 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
Tire size
175/65R15
175/65R15
Wheel size
15 X 5.0-in
15 X 5.0-in
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
48 / 43 / 46 MPG
48 / 43 / 46 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
9.5 gal.
9.5 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
456 / 409 miles
456 / 409 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
31.4 ft.
31.4 ft.
Curb weight
2,530 lb.
2,530 lb.
Ground Clearance
5.5 in.
5.5 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
68.6 in.
68.6 in.
Height
59.6 in.
59.6 in.
Length
162.4 in.
162.4 in.
Wheelbase
100.4 in.
100.4 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
17.1 cu. ft.
17.1 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
38.6 in.
38.6 in.
Front Leg Room
41.7 in.
41.7 in.
Front Shoulder Room
52.3 in.
52.3 in.
Rear Head Room
37.0 in.
37.0 in.
Rear Leg Room
35.0 in.
35.0 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
51.7 in.
51.7 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
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Average Cost Per Mile
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Depreciation
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Financing
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Taxes & Fees
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Fuel
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Insurance
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Maintenance
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Repairs
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Colors

Colors

Interior
Gray/Black, cloth
Gray/Black, cloth
Exterior
Classic Silver Metallic
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Tide Pool Pearl
Absolutely Red
Blue Streak Metallic
Blizzard Pearl
Black Sand Pearl
Classic Silver Metallic
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Tide Pool Pearl
Absolutely Red
Blue Streak Metallic
Blizzard Pearl
Black Sand Pearl