2027 Toyota Prius · Trim vs trim · hybrid hatchback

2027 Toyota Prius XLE vs Nightshade: what's the difference?

The Nightshade costs $805 more. It starts at $33,005 as a hatchback, and the XLE at $32,200. The Nightshade changes the wheels, front bumper, rear bumper, top, seats and exterior trim.

Our Prius data has all four U.S. 2027 Prius hybrid grades, and , and their priced factory options. It doesn't have the Prius Plug-in Hybrid, paint, upholstery choices, or weight added by options yet, so something missing from this page may still be offered.

XLE, as it comes
XLE$32,200
Nightshade, as it comes
Nightshade$33,005

What changes, as they come

Parts
WhatXLENightshade
WheelsXLE19-inch alloy wheelsNightshade19-inch black alloy wheels
Front bumperXLEStandard front bumper trimNightshadeBlack front bumper trim
Rear bumperXLEStandard rear bumper trimNightshadeBlack rear bumper trim
TopXLEBody-color shark-fin antennaNightshadeBlack shark-fin antenna
SeatsXLEHeated SofTex front seats with power driver's seatNightshadeHeated black SofTex front seats with gray stitching
Exterior trimXLEBody-color handlesNightshadeBlack handles and badges

The same on both: horsepower (194 hp), combined mpg (51 mpg), city mpg (54 mpg), highway mpg (46 mpg) and cargo behind the rear seats (20.3 cu ft).

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The Nightshade hybrid hatchback, as it comes

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Nightshade

 

2027 Nightshade6″ CLEARANCE108.3″ WHEELBASE19″ WHEELS

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What your options change

This is a stock Nightshade. Pick a package and every part it swaps shows up here, and in orange on the car.

  • Has Hybrid
  • No Electric AWD
  • Has Heated front seats
  • Has Heated wheel
  • No Ventilated front seats
  • No Surround camera
  • No JBL audio
Engine
2.0L hybrid · 150 hp engine output
Transmission
Hybrid eCVT
Drive
Front-wheel drive
Front / rear motor
83 kW / no rear motor
Tires
195/50R19
Seats
Heated black SofTex front seats with gray stitching
Cargo, seats up
20.3 ft³
Rear seats
60/40 folding bench · five seats in two rows
Fuel tank
11.3 gal
Ground clearance
6″
Roof
Steel; no glass panels
Audio
Six-speaker audio
Phone key
Physical Smart Key
Liftback
Manual

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Lower starting price than the Prius

2027 Prius: $28,755

Before destination and options. Cab and body styles can differ. Prius: LE · Hatchback.

Higher available horsepower than the Prius

2027 Prius: 196 hp

Highest published output in each guide.

About these comparisons

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  • Lowest listed trim price in each guide, before destination, options, taxes and fees. Cab and body styles can differ.
  • Highest published output found in each guide. This compares available power, not acceleration or the trim you selected.