Buying guide · Chicago Northside Toyota
2027 Toyota Prius Trim Levels
The Prius lineup is four trims deep for 2027, each available with front- or all-wheel drive, so there are eight versions on the order sheet. The powertrain is the same in all of them. Here is where the money goes as you move up, using Toyota's figures.
Quick answer
The 2027 Prius comes as LE ($28,755), XLE ($32,200), Nightshade ($33,005) and Limited ($35,770), with all-wheel drive a $1,400 option on each. All use a 2.0-liter hybrid system making 194 hp (196 with AWD). The LE is the mileage leader at 55 mpg combined on 17-inch wheels; XLE, Nightshade and Limited ride on 19-inch wheels and are rated 51 (48 with AWD). XLE adds SofTex heated seats, the 12.3-inch screen and wireless charging; Nightshade is an XLE in black; Limited adds ventilated seats with memory, JBL audio and a power liftback.
The four trims side by side
| LE | XLE | Nightshade | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base MSRP (FWD / AWD) | $28,755 / $30,155 | $32,200 / $33,600 | $33,005 / $34,405 | $35,770 / $37,170 |
| EPA combined mpg (FWD / AWD) | 55 / 53 | 51 / 48 | 51 / 48 | 51 / 48 |
| Wheels | 17-in. alloy | 19-in. alloy | 19-in. black alloy | 19-in. alloy |
| Front seats | Fabric, manual | SofTex, heated, power driver | SofTex, heated, power driver | SofTex, heated and ventilated, memory |
| Touchscreen | 8-in. | 12.3-in. | 12.3-in. | 12.3-in. |
| Audio | 6 speakers | 6 speakers | 6 speakers | 8-speaker JBL |
| Wireless charging / heated wheel | No / No | Yes / Yes | Yes / Yes | Yes / Yes |
| Liftback | Manual | Manual | Manual | Power |
| Cargo (cu. ft.) | 23.8 | 20.3 | 20.3 | 20.3 |
Base MSRP and mpg from toyota.com for the 2027 model year, excluding delivery fees. Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, dual-zone climate control and wireless CarPlay and Android Auto are standard on all four.
What each step adds
- LE: the efficiency trim and the only one on 17-inch wheels, which is why it is rated 55 mpg and has 3.5 cu. ft. more cargo room. Fabric seats, 8-inch screen, smart key on the driver's door, LED headlights and the full safety suite.
- XLE: 19-inch wheels, SofTex heated front seats with an 8-way power driver's seat, heated steering wheel, 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless charging, smart key on both front doors and the liftback, rear center armrest, auto-dimming mirror. Digital Key is available.
- Nightshade: the XLE with black 19-inch wheels, black badges and mirrors, black sills and a carbon-fiber-look dash. About $800 over XLE.
- Limited: ventilated front seats with driver memory, 8-speaker JBL audio, power liftback, and the option of heated rear seats and a digital rearview mirror. The only Prius with those three.
Front-drive or AWD
FWD, 194 hp
2.0-liter four-cylinder with the front motor. 11.3-gallon tank. The one to pick if mileage is the point.
AWD, 196 hp
Adds an electric rear motor for $1,400; no driveshaft. Tank shrinks to 10.5 gallons and combined mpg drops two to three. Worth it for an uncovered driveway and a hilly commute.
Both
Same seats, screens and trim content at each trim name. Toyota rates the hybrid battery for 10 years or 150,000 miles.
Which Prius to buy
- Mileage and price: LE. Nothing else in the lineup is rated 55, and the smaller wheels ride better on broken pavement.
- Heated seats and the big screen without the top price: XLE, or Nightshade if you want the black look.
- Everything: Limited. If you want heated rear seats, order them; they are an option, not standard.
- The Prius Plug-in Hybrid is a separate model with a larger battery and electric-only range; ask us about it if you can charge at home.
Frequently asked questions
What are the 2027 Toyota Prius trim levels?
LE, XLE, Nightshade and Limited, each with front-wheel drive or a $1,400 all-wheel-drive option.
Which Prius trim gets the best gas mileage?
The LE with front-wheel drive, at 55 mpg combined. LE AWD is 53; the other trims are 51 (48 with AWD).
How much does the 2027 Prius cost?
Base MSRP runs from $28,755 for the LE to $35,770 for the Limited with front-wheel drive; AWD adds $1,400 (toyota.com, October 2026, before delivery fees).
What is the difference between Prius XLE and Limited?
Limited adds ventilated front seats with memory, an 8-speaker JBL system, a power liftback and the option of heated rear seats and a digital rearview mirror.
Does the Prius Nightshade have different equipment?
It is an XLE with black 19-inch wheels, black exterior accents, black door sills and a carbon-fiber-look dash panel.
See both wheel sizes here on the North Side
The LE on 17s and the XLE on 19s drive differently on Chicago streets. We will put you in both.
Sources
Trim content, base MSRP, output and EPA-estimated mpg are Toyota's published 2027 Prius specifications, checked on October 20, 2026. Our price on a specific car is on its inventory listing.
- 2027 Toyota Prius full specifications, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. (toyota.com)
- 2027 Toyota Prius photo gallery (interior and exterior images and captions), Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.
