Used 2021 Toyota Prius Hatchback Trims Comparison
Trim level differences
The 2021 Toyota Prius is a four-door hatchback hybrid that seats five passengers. The front-wheel-drive model is available in five trim levels: L, LE, XLE, Limited and the new 2020 Edition. The Prius AWD-e, which has all-wheel drive, is offered in the LE and XLE trims only. Significant features include:
Which Prius trim does Edmunds recommend?
It's tempting to keep the Prius basic, maximizing both cost and fuel efficiency, but we'd splurge a little and get the midgrade XLE. We prefer the XLE's heated simulated-leather seats, the standard wireless phone charger, and auto-dimming interior mirror as well as the available option packages should you want a sunroof or head-up display.
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Comparing average pricing near
Pensacola, FL
| Vehicle | Prius L Eco | Prius LE | Prius LE AWD-e | Prius XLE | Prius XLE AWD-e | Prius 2020 Edition | Prius Limited |
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| Section Title | Features | Features | Features | Features | Features | Features | Features |
| Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Navigation | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Satellite radio | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Keyless Ignition | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Parking assistance | Not Available | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Upholstery | cloth | cloth | cloth | leatherette | leatherette | leatherette | leatherette |
| Heated seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Sunroof | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | optional | Not Available | Not Available | optional |
| Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | all wheel drive | front wheel drive | all 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 | 121 hp @ 5,200 rpm | 121 hp @ 5,200 rpm | 121 hp @ 5,200 rpm | 121 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
| Engine torque | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Engine displacement | 1.8 l | 1.8 l | 1.8 l | 1.8 l | 1.8 l | 1.8 l | 1.8 l |
| Engine configuration | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 |
| Transmission | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic |
| Tire size | 195/65R15 | 195/65R15 | 195/65R15 | 215/45R17 | 195/65R15 | 215/45R17 | 215/45R17 |
| Wheel size | 15 X 6.5-in | 15 X 6.5-in | 15 X 6.5-in | 17 X 7.0-in | 15 X 6.5-in | 17 X 7.0-in | 17 X 7.0-in |
| Wheel type | alloy wheels | alloy wheels | alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels |
| Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 58 / 53 / 56 MPG | 54 / 50 / 52 MPG | 51 / 47 / 49 MPG | 54 / 50 / 52 MPG | 51 / 47 / 49 MPG | 54 / 50 / 52 MPG | 54 / 50 / 52 MPG |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.3 gal. | 11.3 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 11.3 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 11.3 gal. | 11.3 gal. |
| Driving Range (city/hwy) | 655 / 599 miles | 610 / 565 miles | 541 / 498 miles | 610 / 565 miles | 541 / 498 miles | 610 / 565 miles | 610 / 565 miles |
| Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
| Turning circle | 33.5 ft. | 33.5 ft. | 33.5 ft. | 35.4 ft. | 33.5 ft. | 35.4 ft. | 35.4 ft. |
| Curb weight | 3,010 lb. | 3,040 lb. | 3,210 lb. | 3,075 lb. | 3,220 lb. | 3,075 lb. | 3,075 lb. |
| Ground Clearance | 5.1 in. | 5.1 in. | 5.3 in. | 5.1 in. | 5.3 in. | 5.1 in. | 5.1 in. |
| Overall Width with Mirrors | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Overall Width without Mirrors | 69.3 in. | 69.3 in. | 69.3 in. | 69.3 in. | 69.3 in. | 69.3 in. | 69.3 in. |
| Height | 57.9 in. | 57.9 in. | 58.1 in. | 57.9 in. | 58.1 in. | 57.9 in. | 57.9 in. |
| Length | 180.0 in. | 180.0 in. | 180.0 in. | 180.0 in. | 180.0 in. | 180.0 in. | 180.0 in. |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in. | 106.3 in. | 106.3 in. | 106.3 in. | 106.3 in. | 106.3 in. | 106.3 in. |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo Space | 27.4 cu. ft. | 27.4 cu. ft. | 24.6 cu. ft. | 27.4 cu. ft. | 24.6 cu. ft. | 27.4 cu. ft. | 27.4 cu. ft. |
| Front Head Room | 39.4 in. | 39.4 in. | 39.4 in. | 39.4 in. | 39.4 in. | 39.4 in. | 39.4 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 42.3 in. | 42.3 in. | 42.3 in. | 42.3 in. | 42.3 in. | 42.3 in. | 42.3 in. |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.0 in. | 55.0 in. | 55.0 in. | 55.0 in. | 55.0 in. | 55.0 in. | 55.0 in. |
| Rear Head Room | 37.4 in. | 37.4 in. | 37.4 in. | 37.4 in. | 37.4 in. | 37.4 in. | 37.4 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 33.4 in. | 33.4 in. | 33.4 in. | 33.4 in. | 33.4 in. | 33.4 in. | 33.4 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 53.0 in. | 53.0 in. | 53.0 in. | 53.0 in. | 53.0 in. | 53.0 in. | 53.0 in. |
| Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
| True Cost to Own® | $30,142 | $31,359 | $32,586 | $32,508 | $34,361 | $33,603 | $34,350 |
| Average Cost Per Mile | $0.4 | $0.42 | $0.43 | $0.43 | $0.46 | $0.45 | $0.46 |
| Depreciation | $8,727 | $9,350 | $9,312 | $9,817 | $10,282 | $10,007 | $10,819 |
| Financing | $3,991 | $4,182 | $4,504 | $4,372 | $4,744 | $4,577 | $4,774 |
| Taxes & Fees | $1,720 | $1,782 | $1,888 | $1,845 | $1,966 | $1,912 | $1,976 |
| Fuel | $4,582 | $4,923 | $5,231 | $4,923 | $5,231 | $4,923 | $4,923 |
| Insurance | $3,674 | $3,674 | $3,684 | $3,684 | $3,684 | $3,684 | $3,684 |
| Maintenance | $5,284 | $5,284 | $5,482 | $5,703 | $5,969 | $6,336 | $6,010 |
| Repairs | $2,164 | $2,164 | $2,485 | $2,164 | $2,485 | $2,164 | $2,164 |
| Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors |
| Interior | Black, cloth Moonstone, cloth | Black, cloth Harvest Beige, cloth Moonstone, cloth | Black, cloth Harvest Beige, cloth Moonstone, cloth | Black, leatherette Harvest Beige, leatherette Moonstone, leatherette | Black, leatherette Harvest Beige, leatherette Moonstone, leatherette | Black, leatherette | Black, leatherette Harvest Beige, leatherette Moonstone, leatherette |
| Exterior | Electric Storm Blue Midnight Black Metallic Sea Glass Pearl Classic Silver Metallic Magnetic Gray Metallic Supersonic Red Wind Chill Pearl | Electric Storm Blue Midnight Black Metallic Sea Glass Pearl Classic Silver Metallic Magnetic Gray Metallic Supersonic Red Wind Chill Pearl | Electric Storm Blue Midnight Black Metallic Sea Glass Pearl Classic Silver Metallic Magnetic Gray Metallic Supersonic Red Wind Chill Pearl | Electric Storm Blue Midnight Black Metallic Sea Glass Pearl Classic Silver Metallic Magnetic Gray Metallic Supersonic Red Wind Chill Pearl | Electric Storm Blue Midnight Black Metallic Sea Glass Pearl Classic Silver Metallic Magnetic Gray Metallic Supersonic Red Wind Chill Pearl | Supersonic Red Wind Chill Pearl | Electric Storm Blue Midnight Black Metallic Sea Glass Pearl Classic Silver Metallic Magnetic Gray Metallic Supersonic Red Wind Chill Pearl |