2027 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid: real cost in California
See the Prius Plug-in Hybrid on Toyota's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, SE · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$33,980the advertised price
Drive away$38,539with fees and tax
Loan payment$572/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,022/moeverything, after resale
$38,539 to drive away + $51,103 to run it for 6 years − $16,074 back at resale = $73,568, or $1,022 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$38,539
Running it, 6 yrs+$51,103
Back at resale−$16,074
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$33,980Feesfreight $1,295 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,380Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$3,179Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$17,346Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$8,263Maintenanceestimate
+$7,681Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$7,631Fuel and charging13,500 mi a year at 51 MPG
+$7,274Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$2,908Resale after 6 years47% of MSRP, you get this back
−$16,074True cost $73,568 ÷ 72 months$1,022 a month
The car
Size and space
BodyHatchback181.1 in long
Seats5
Cargo20.3 cu ftbehind row 2
Ground clearance5.6–6.0 in
Engine and fuel
Engine220 hp plug-in hybrid, FWD
0–60 mph6.6 sToyota's figure
Fuel economy47–51 MPG · 114–128 MPGeEPA combined
TowingNot published
Tires17" or 19"by trim
Safety and cover
Crash test✓ 5 of 5 starsNHTSA · see the test ↗
Highway assistHands-free in traffic jamsunder about 25 mph · some trims or an option
Warranty3 yrspowertrain 5 yrs · battery 8 yrs
Resale at 6 years47% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: FWD, 220 hp, 5 seats.| SE | $33,980 | $38,539 | $73,568 | ✓ $1,022/mo | 51 MPG | — No | — No |
| XSE | $37,230 | $42,081 | $78,706 | $1,093/mo | 47 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Nightshade | $38,000 | $42,920 | $79,558 | $1,105/mo | 47 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| XSE Premium | $40,675 | $45,836 | $82,517 | $1,146/mo | 47 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
SE
✓ $1,022/mo
True cost
XSE
$1,093/mo
True cost
Nightshade
$1,105/mo
True cost
XSE Premium
$1,146/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it. + $ is the cheapest factory option or package that adds it (hover for its name).Feature
SE$33,980
XSE$37,230
Nightshade$38,000
XSE Premium$40,675
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Lane centering
✓ Every trim
360° camera
+ $1,085
Parking sensors
✓ from XSE
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ from XSE
Cooled seats
✓ from XSE Premium
Heated steering wheel
✓ Every trim
Heated rear seats
+ $350
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Convenience
Remote start
✓ Every trim
Power liftgate
✓ from XSE Premium
Wireless phone charging
✓ from XSE
Memory seat
✓ from XSE Premium
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Wireless CarPlay
✓ Every trim
Premium sound system
✓ from XSE Premium
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
+ $610
Capability and looks
Sunroof
+ $1,000
✓ from XSE Premium
Panoramic roof
+ $1,000
✓ from XSE Premium
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimHands-free drivingMassaging seatsPush-button startPower driver's seatBuilt-in navigationHead-up displayAWD or 4WDTow hitch included
Full standard equipment on the SE (38 items)
- 17-in. alloy wheels with wheel covers and 195/60R17 tires
- LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) with on/off feature
- LED taillights and stop lights
- Bi-LED projector low- and high-beam headlights, Automatic High Beams (AHB) and auto off
- Rain-sensing variable intermittent windshield wipers
- Roof-mounted shark-fin antenna
- Color-keyed outside front door handles
- Charge port with lock and charging indicator light
- Heated power outside mirrors with folding feature
- Dual-zone climate control system with pollen filtration
- Rear dome light and cargo area light
- 60/40 split fold-down rear seats
- Power windows with auto up/down
- Six USB-C charge ports
- Integrated backup camera
- Dual-voltage charging cable with Level 1 and Level 2 charging capability
- Extendable dual sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
- Cargo area tonneau cover
- Two front cup holders; two front and two rear bottle holders
- Center console with armrest and storage compartment
- Wireless Android Auto compatibility
- Wireless Apple CarPlay compatibility
- 6-speaker audio system
- Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 (TSS 3.0)
- Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA)
- Eight airbags
- Tire Repair Kit
- Rear-Seat Reminder
- LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
- Front Cross-Traffic Alert (FCTA)
- Lane Change Assist (LCA)
- Engine immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
- Safe Exit Alert (SEA)
- Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)
- Hill Start Assist Control (HAC)
- Vehicle Proximity Notification System (VPNS)
- Star Safety System
Recalls
2 NHTSA recalls for 2025 to 2027 Prius Plug-in Hybrid models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Electrical system2025, 2026 · 141,286 vehicles
Water may enter the rear door switch and cause a short circuit, allowing an unlocked rear door to open unexpectedly.Recall 26V049000 at NHTSA ↗Back over prevention2025 · 1,024,407 vehicles
Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse.Recall 25V744000 at NHTSA ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2027 Prius Plug-in Hybrid in California?
- $38,539 to drive away for the SE, from a $33,980 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $572 loan payment, about $1,061 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,022 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- The brand doesn't publish a towing capacity.
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US prices in US dollars from Toyota's US website, read 2026-11-09; destination as the brand lists it. Taxes, registration and the dealer doc fee follow your state. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.