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2025 Toyota Prius Hatchback Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2025 Toyota Prius is a small hatchback available in four trim levels: LE, XLE, Nightshade and Limited. Each has a hybrid powertrain combining a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and an electric motor to produce 194 horsepower. Front-wheel drive is standard. All-wheel drive (AWD) is optional, adding a second electric motor at the rear wheels and increasing output to 196 horsepower. A plug-in hybrid version of the Prius, called the Prius Plug-in Hybrid, is reviewed separately on Edmunds. Keep reading for our breakdown of the significant features you get with each Prius trim level.

LE
The most affordable version of the Prius has:

  • 17-inch alloy wheels
  • LED headlights
  • Single-zone automatic climate control
  • Height-adjustable front seats
  • Folding 60/40-split rear seats
  • 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration (both with wireless connectivity)
  • Six-speaker sound system
  • Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)

The LE also comes with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, a collection of driver assist systems that includes:

  • Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Prius and the car in front)
  • 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 XLE improves on LE equipment with:

  • 19-inch wheels
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Heated front seats
  • Synthetic leather upholstery (Toyota's SofTex)
  • Power-adjustable driver's seat
  • Rear seat cupholders
  • Wireless smartphone charging pad
  • Parking sensors with low-speed automatic braking (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)

You can upgrade the XLE with these options:

  • 12.3-inch touchscreen
  • Panoramic glass roof
  • Digital key capability (allows you to use your smartphone as a key to enter and drive the vehicle)

Nightshade
Builds off the XLE trim but adds aesthetic upgrades, such as:

  • Black exterior trim
  • Unique 19-inch black painted wheels
  • Exclusive availability of a yellow paint color

Limited
This is the top Prius trim. It comes with the XLE's options as standard and adds:

  • Power liftgate
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Driver's seat memory settings
  • Eight-speaker JBL sound system

Exclusive options for the Prius Limited include:

  • Heated rear seats
  • Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)
  • Digital rearview mirror function (allows you to see out of the back even with a fully loaded cargo area)
  • Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Prius and its surroundings in tight parking situations)

Which Prius trim does Edmunds recommend?

We think the midlevel XLE trim level provides the best blend of value and equipment. This version's larger wheels reduce fuel economy slightly, but in exchange you'll enjoy improved comfort and convenience as well as access to appealing options.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Phoenix, AZ
Vehicle
Prius LE
Prius XLE
Prius Nightshade
Prius Limited
Vehicle
LE
2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT
Starting MSRP
$28,350
Avg Price Paid
$27,715
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15 for sale near you
Nightshade
2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT
Starting MSRP
$32,560
Avg Price Paid
$31,831
See all Prius Nightshade for sale
5 for sale near you
Limited
2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT
Starting MSRP
$35,365
Avg Price Paid
$34,573
See all Prius Limited for sale
9 for sale near you
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Features

Features

Features

Features

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

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
194 hp @ 6,000 rpm
194 hp @ 6,000 rpm
194 hp @ 6,000 rpm
194 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Engine torque
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
Engine configuration
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
Tire size
195/60R17
195/50R19
195/50R19
195/50R19
Wheel size
Wheel type
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
57 / 56 / 57 MPG
52 / 52 / 52 MPG
52 / 52 / 52 MPG
52 / 52 / 52 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
11.3 gal.
11.3 gal.
11.3 gal.
11.3 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
644 / 633 miles
588 / 588 miles
588 / 588 miles
588 / 588 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
34.4 ft.
35.4 ft.
35.4 ft.
35.4 ft.
Curb weight
3,097 lb.
3,164 lb.
3,164 lb.
3,219 lb.
Ground Clearance
5.6 in.
6.0 in.
6.0 in.
6.0 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
70.2 in.
70.2 in.
70.2 in.
70.2 in.
Height
55.9 in.
56.3 in.
56.3 in.
56.3 in.
Length
181.1 in.
181.1 in.
181.1 in.
181.1 in.
Wheelbase
108.3 in.
108.3 in.
108.3 in.
108.3 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
23.8 cu. ft.
20.3 cu. ft.
20.3 cu. ft.
20.3 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
38.0 in.
38.0 in.
38.0 in.
38.0 in.
Front Leg Room
43.2 in.
43.2 in.
43.2 in.
43.2 in.
Front Shoulder Room
55.3 in.
55.3 in.
55.3 in.
55.3 in.
Rear Head Room
36.4 in.
36.4 in.
36.4 in.
36.4 in.
Rear Leg Room
34.8 in.
34.8 in.
34.8 in.
34.8 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
52.8 in.
52.8 in.
52.8 in.
52.8 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$38,190
$43,164
$41,774
$47,728
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.51
$0.58
$0.56
$0.64
Depreciation
$12,042
$14,627
$14,589
$17,969
Financing
$6,319
$7,287
$7,523
$8,028
Taxes & Fees
$4,118
$4,747
$4,899
$5,228
Fuel
$4,789
$5,244
$5,244
$5,244
Insurance
$5,121
$5,131
$5,131
$5,131
Maintenance
$5,069
$5,396
$3,656
$5,396
Repairs
$732
$732
$732
$732
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Light Gray, cloth
Gradient Black, cloth
Gradient Black, leatherette
Light Gray, leatherette
Black, leatherette
Gradient Black, leatherette
Light Gray, leatherette
Exterior
Guardian Gray
Wind Chill Pearl
Midnight Black Metallic
Cutting Edge
Supersonic Red
Reservoir Blue
Guardian Gray
Wind Chill Pearl
Midnight Black Metallic
Cutting Edge
Supersonic Red
Reservoir Blue
Wind Chill Pearl
Midnight Black Metallic
Karashi
Guardian Gray
Wind Chill Pearl
Midnight Black Metallic
Cutting Edge
Supersonic Red
Reservoir Blue