Which 2026 Toyota Prius trim should you buy?
$28,550 to $40,470. What each step up the ladder costs and what becomes standard for the money, cheapest first, from Toyota's own press kit — so you can see where the price goes before a dealer walks you up it.
Most standard equipment per dollar: Nightshade FWD → XSE Premium FWD, +$2,675 for 70 features made standard.
Cheapest all-wheel or four-wheel drive: LE AWD AWD at $29,950.
LE AWD $29,950
+$1,400 over the LE FWD.
Standard here, not on the LE FWD: All Wheel Drive
MPG comb 57 mpg → 54 mpg
XLE $31,995
+$3,445 over the LE FWD.
Standard here, not on the LE FWD: 60/40 split fold-down rear seats with center armrest, Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink®, Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking, Illumination Notification, Qi-compatible wireless charging with charge indicator light, Rain-sensing variable intermittent windshield wipers, SofTex®-trimmed front seats with seatback pockets; 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat including power lumbar support; 6-way adjustable front passenger seat, Two front and two rear cup holders; two front and two rear bottle holders
MPG comb 57 mpg → 52 mpg · Cargo (2nd row) 23.8 cu-ft → 20.3 cu-ft · Wheels 17 in → 19 in
Nightshade $32,800
+$805 over the XLE FWD.
Standard here, not on the XLE FWD: 19-in. alloy wheels with black finish and 195/50R19 tires, 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat including power lumbar support, Black bumper trim, Black doorsills, Black outside door handles, Black roof-mounted shark-fin antenna, Black with gray stitching SofTex®-trimmed front seats with seatback pockets; 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat including power lumbar support; 6-way adjustable front passenger seat, Blackout badging, Carbon-fiber detail on dashboard, Charge port with lock and charging indicator light, EPA Estimated EV Driving Range: Up to 44 miles (SE); Up to 39 miles (XSE, Nightshade, XSE Premium), EPA Estimated Fuel Economy (city/highway/combined MPG): 53/51/52 (SE); 50/47/48 (XSE, Nightshade, XSE Premium), Front Cross-Traffic Alert, Lane Change Assist and 1 more
XLE AWD $33,395
+$3,445 over the LE AWD AWD.
Standard here, not on the LE AWD AWD: 60/40 split fold-down rear seats with center armrest, Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink®, Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking, Illumination Notification, Qi-compatible wireless charging with charge indicator light, Rain-sensing variable intermittent windshield wipers, SofTex®-trimmed front seats with seatback pockets; 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat including power lumbar support; 6-way adjustable front passenger seat, Two front and two rear cup holders; two front and two rear bottle holders
MPG comb 54 mpg → 49 mpg · Cargo (2nd row) 23.8 cu-ft → 20.3 cu-ft · Wheels 17 in → 19 in
SE $33,775
+$975 over the Nightshade FWD.
Standard here, not on the Nightshade FWD: 6-way adjustable driver's seat, 6-way adjustable front passenger seat, 60/40 split fold-down rear seats, Color-keyed outside front door handles, Fabric-trimmed front seats; 6-way adjustable driver's seat; 6-way adjustable front passenger seat, Heated front seats, Two front cup holders; two front and two rear bottle holders, Washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wipers
Wheels 19 in → 17 in
Nightshade AWD $34,200
+$805 over the XLE AWD AWD.
Standard here, not on the XLE AWD AWD: 19-in. alloy wheels with black finish and 195/50R19 tires, 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat including power lumbar support, Black bumper trim, Black doorsills, Black outside door handles, Black roof-mounted shark-fin antenna, Black with gray stitching SofTex®-trimmed front seats with seatback pockets; 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat including power lumbar support; 6-way adjustable front passenger seat, Blackout badging, Carbon-fiber detail on dashboard, Charge port with lock and charging indicator light, EPA Estimated EV Driving Range: Up to 44 miles (SE); Up to 39 miles (XSE, Nightshade, XSE Premium), EPA Estimated Fuel Economy (city/highway/combined MPG): 53/51/52 (SE); 50/47/48 (XSE, Nightshade, XSE Premium), Front Cross-Traffic Alert, Lane Change Assist and 1 more
Limited $35,565
+$2,765 over the Nightshade FWD.
Standard here, not on the Nightshade FWD: 12.3-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia with USB media port, five USB charge ports, hands-free phone capability and music streaming via Bluetooth® wireless technology, SiriusXM® 3-month trial subscription, 8-speaker JBL® Premium Audio including amplifier, Active grille shutter, Color-keyed outside front door handles, Digital Key capability — Digital Key enables smartphone to be used instead of a physical key. (Remote Connect subscription required.), Driver's seat with memory function with two settings, Fixed glass roof, Heated and ventilated front seats, Power liftback, Two front cup holders; two front and two rear bottle holders
Limited AWD $36,965
+$2,765 over the Nightshade AWD AWD.
Standard here, not on the Nightshade AWD AWD: 12.3-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia with USB media port, five USB charge ports, hands-free phone capability and music streaming via Bluetooth® wireless technology, SiriusXM® 3-month trial subscription, 8-speaker JBL® Premium Audio including amplifier, Active grille shutter, Color-keyed outside front door handles, Digital Key capability — Digital Key enables smartphone to be used instead of a physical key. (Remote Connect subscription required.), Driver's seat with memory function with two settings, Fixed glass roof, Heated and ventilated front seats, Power liftback, Two front cup holders; two front and two rear bottle holders
XSE $37,025
+$3,250 over the SE FWD.
Standard here, not on the SE FWD: 60/40 split fold-down rear seats with center armrest, Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink®, Illumination Notification, Qi-compatible wireless charging with charge indicator light, SofTex®-trimmed front seats with seatback pockets; 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat including power lumbar support; 6-way adjustable front passenger seat, Two front and two rear cup holders; two front and two rear bottle holders
MPG comb 52 mpg → 48 mpg · Wheels 17 in → 19 in
Nightshade $37,795
+$770 over the XSE FWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
XSE Premium $40,470
+$2,675 over the Nightshade FWD.
Standard here, not on the Nightshade FWD: 12.3-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia with USB media port, five USB charge ports, hands-free phone capability and music streaming via Bluetooth® wireless technology, SiriusXM® 3-month trial subscription, 60/40 split fold-down rear seats with center armrest, 8-speaker JBL® Premium Audio including amplifier, 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat including power lumbar support, Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Auto High Beams, Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink®, Bi-LED projector low- and high-beam headlights, Automatic High Beams, Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Cargo area tonneau cover, Center console with armrest and storage compartment, Charge port with lock and charging indicator light, Color-keyed outside front door handles, Digital Key capability — Digital Key enables smartphone to be used instead of a physical key. (Remote Connect subscription required.) and 56 more
Each trim is measured against the nearest cheaper trim with the same drivetrain and powertrain, so a step shows equipment rather than the price of all-wheel drive. "Standard here" means the press kit lists it as standard on this trim and not as standard on the one below — it may have been an option there. MSRP excludes destination. Confirm a specific car against its window sticker.
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Common questions about the 2026 Toyota Prius trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2026 Toyota Prius trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the Nightshade FWD to the XSE Premium FWD: $2,675 more for 70 features the press kit lists as standard on the XSE Premium FWD and not on the Nightshade FWD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2026 Toyota Prius trims cost?
12 trims, from $28,550 for the LE FWD to $40,470 for the XSE Premium FWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.
What is the cheapest 2026 Toyota Prius with all-wheel drive?
The LE AWD AWD, at $29,950 MSRP.