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Used 2021 Toyota Prius Prime Hatchback Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

Toyota sells the Prius Prime in three trim levels: LE, XLE and Limited. Each version shares the same body style and powertrain, differing only in equipment. A 1.8-liter gasoline four-cylinder engine pairs with a plug-in hybrid system to make a total of 121 horsepower, but the electric drive motor supplies immediate torque to make the car feel lively as you accelerate from a stop.

LE
Highlights of the Prius Prime LE include:

  • 15-inch alloy wheels with wheel covers
  • LED headlights and taillights
  • Heated outside mirrors
  • Automatic climate control
  • Cloth seats
  • Heated front seats
  • Hands-free keyless entry for the driver's door
  • 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Amazon Alexa compatibility
  • Satellite radio
  • Toyota Connected Services (with free trial plan)
  • Charging cable for a 120-volt power outlet

Every Prius Prime also comes with Toyota Safety Sense 2.0. This package of safety technology includes:

  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Prius Prime and the car in front)
  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position)
  • Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)

XLE
The Prius Prime XLE trim level adds several upgrades, such as:

  • Automatic-on headlights
  • Synthetic leather seats
  • Hands-free keyless entry for all four doors
  • 11.6-inch touchscreen infotainment display
  • Navigation system
  • Voice recognition technology
  • Wireless smartphone charger
  • Predictive Efficient Drive (driving coach to improve efficiency)
  • Charging cable lock

Limited
Choose the Prius Prime Limited for all of the extras, including:

  • Foglights
  • Rain-sensing wipers
  • Heated steering wheel
  • 10-speaker premium sound system
  • Head-up display
  • Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)
  • Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)
  • Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)

Which Prius Prime trim does Edmunds recommend?

Within the Prius Prime lineup, we recommend the XLE trim level. For a modest bump in price over the base LE trim, the XLE installs synthetic leather seats, an upgraded infotainment system with an 11.6-inch display, and a navigation system. It also offers longer free trial periods to connected services and a driving coach that learns your habits and recommends ways to improve efficiency.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Richland, WA
Vehicle
Prius Prime LE
Prius Prime XLE
Prius Prime Limited
Vehicle
LE
1.8L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT
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Limited
1.8L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT
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Features

Features

Features

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

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
121 hp @ 5,200 rpm
121 hp @ 5,200 rpm
121 hp @ 5,200 rpm
Engine torque
Not available
Not available
Not available
Engine displacement
1.8 l
1.8 l
1.8 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
Tire size
195/65R15
195/65R15
195/65R15
Wheel size
15 X 6.5-in
15 X 6.5-in
15 X 6.5-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG (Gas only)
55 / 53 / 54 MPG
55 / 53 / 54 MPG
55 / 53 / 54 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe (Electric + Gas)
145 / 121 / 133 MPGe
145 / 121 / 133 MPGe
145 / 121 / 133 MPGe
Fuel Capacity
11.4 gal.
11.4 gal.
11.4 gal.
Gas Driving Range (city/hwy)
627 / 604 miles
627 / 604 miles
627 / 604 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Battery

Battery

Battery

EPA Electricity Range
25 mi.
25 mi.
25 mi.
EPA KWh / 100 mi.
25
25
25
Time To Charge Battery (At 240V)
2.0 hr.
2.0 hr.
2.0 hr.
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
33.4 ft.
33.4 ft.
33.4 ft.
Curb weight
3,365 lb.
3,375 lb.
3,375 lb.
Ground Clearance
4.8 in.
4.8 in.
4.8 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
69.3 in.
69.3 in.
69.3 in.
Height
57.9 in.
57.9 in.
57.9 in.
Length
182.9 in.
182.9 in.
182.9 in.
Wheelbase
106.3 in.
106.3 in.
106.3 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
19.8 cu. ft.
19.8 cu. ft.
19.8 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
39.4 in.
39.4 in.
39.4 in.
Front Leg Room
43.2 in.
43.2 in.
43.2 in.
Front Shoulder Room
54.2 in.
54.2 in.
54.2 in.
Rear Head Room
37.2 in.
37.2 in.
37.2 in.
Rear Leg Room
33.4 in.
33.4 in.
33.4 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
53.0 in.
53.0 in.
53.0 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$32,187
$33,435
$35,626
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.43
$0.45
$0.48
Depreciation
$8,589
$9,497
$11,473
Financing
$4,176
$4,432
$4,594
Taxes & Fees
$1,619
$1,703
$1,756
Fuel
$6,170
$6,170
$6,170
Insurance
$4,274
$4,274
$4,274
Maintenance
$5,410
$5,410
$5,410
Repairs
$1,949
$1,949
$1,949
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Moonstone, cloth
Black, cloth
Black, leatherette
Moonstone, leatherette
Black, leatherette
Moonstone, leatherette
Exterior
Wind Chill Pearl
Classic Silver Metallic
Blue Magnetism
Titanium Glow
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Midnight Black Metallic
Supersonic Red
Wind Chill Pearl
Classic Silver Metallic
Blue Magnetism
Titanium Glow
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Midnight Black Metallic
Supersonic Red
Wind Chill Pearl
Classic Silver Metallic
Blue Magnetism
Titanium Glow
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Midnight Black Metallic
Supersonic Red