2021 Toyota Prius Prime XLE vs. Limited
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Toyota Prius Prime XLE and 2021 Toyota Prius Prime Limited contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2021 Toyota Prius Prime XLE and the 2021 Toyota Prius Prime Limited.
When we compare the 2021 Toyota Prius Prime XLE's and the 2021 Toyota Prius Prime Limited's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Toyota Prius Prime XLE has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2021 Toyota Prius Prime XLE and 2021 Toyota Prius Prime Limited have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2021 Toyota Prius Prime XLE's and the 2021 Toyota Prius Prime Limited's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Toyota Prius Prime XLE is a better car than the 2021 Toyota Prius Prime Limited.
Pricing: A used 2021 Toyota Prius Prime XLE ranges from $22,499 to $30,992 while a used 2021 Toyota Prius Prime Limited is priced between $23,955 to $32,736.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2021 Toyota Prius Prime XLE and the 2021 Toyota Prius Prime Limited both lose 31.1 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Toyota Prius Prime is 8.1 out of 10. Toyota Prius Prime is ranked 3 out of 10 Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 9 Best Hybrid Small Cars, the Toyota Prius Prime is ranked 3 and the Toyota Prius Prime is ranked 3 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. The Toyota Prius Prime is also ranked 11 out of 25 Best Hybrid Cars while the Toyota Prius Prime is ranked 11 out of 25 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Toyota Prius Prime is 5.7 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2021 Toyota Prius Prime XLE and the 2021 Toyota Prius Prime Limited makes 121 horsepower. Both the XLE and the Limited are rated to deliver an average of 54 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 629 miles. Both models use electricity, regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Toyota Prius Prime has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$30,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$28,642
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$26,570 - $33,400
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$34,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$28,642
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$26,570 - $33,400
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$26,580
Price Range:
$22,499 - $30,992
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$25,874
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$23,454 - $27,295
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
42
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
50,483
# Good or Great Deals:
20
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$28,217
Price Range:
$23,955 - $32,736
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$25,874
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$23,454 - $27,295
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
27
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
43,386
# Good or Great Deals:
12
Toyota Prius Prime Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
5.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Toyota Prius Prime Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
5.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Toyota Prius Prime XLE
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
9.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
7.2 - 9.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
3.2%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Toyota Prius Prime Limited
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
9.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
7.2 - 9.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
3.2%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
1.5 - 10.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
1.5 - 10.7
Toyota Prius Prime Rankings
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23 out of / 25Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Plug-In Hybrid
Other Toyota Prius Prime Trim Levels
LE, Limited
Other Toyota Prius Prime Trim Levels
LE, XLE
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
121 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.036 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
121 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.036 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
55 / 53 / 54
Range (city/hwy):
652 / 629 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
55 / 53 / 54
Range (city/hwy):
652 / 629 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53 inches
Cargo Space:
19.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
111.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53 inches
Cargo Space:
19.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
111.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3375 lbs
Width:
69.3 inches
Height:
57.9 inches
Length:
182.9 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3375 lbs
Width:
69.3 inches
Height:
57.9 inches
Length:
182.9 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P195/65R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P195/65R15