2027 Toyota Prius: real cost in California
See the Prius on Toyota's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, LE · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$28,755the advertised price
Drive away$32,844with fees and tax
Loan payment$475/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$945/moeverything, after resale
$32,844 to drive away + $50,990 to run it for 6 years − $15,765 back at resale = $68,069, or $945 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$32,844
Running it, 6 yrs+$50,990
Back at resale−$15,765
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$28,755Feesfreight $1,295 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,380Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$2,709Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$17,273Maintenanceestimate
+$8,948Fuel13,500 mi a year at 55 MPG
+$8,469Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$7,149Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$6,335Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$2,816Resale after 6 years55% of MSRP, you get this back
−$15,765True cost $68,069 ÷ 72 months$945 a month
The car
Size and space
BodyHatchback181.1 in long
Seats5
Cargo23.8 cu ftbehind row 2
Ground clearance5.6–6.0 in
Engine and fuel
Engine196 hp hybrid, FWD, AWD
0–60 mph6.8–7.2 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel economy48–55 MPGEPA combined
TowingNot published
Tires19"195/50R19
Safety and cover
Crash test✓ 5 of 5 starsNHTSA · see the test ↗
Highway assistSteers and brakeshands on the wheel · every trim
Warranty3 yrspowertrain 5 yrs · battery 10 yrs
Resale at 6 years55% of MSRPprevious generation · how it compares
Every trim
All trims: 196 hp, 5 seats.| LE | $28,755 | $32,844 | $68,069 | ✓ $945/mo | 55 MPG | — No | — No | — No |
| LE AWD | $30,155 | $34,370 | $69,838 | $970/mo | 53 MPG | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
| XLE | $32,200 | $36,599 | $72,287 | $1,004/mo | 51 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No |
| Nightshade | $33,005 | $37,476 | $73,450 | $1,020/mo | 51 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No |
| XLE AWD | $33,600 | $38,125 | $74,307 | $1,032/mo | 48 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Nightshade AWD | $34,405 | $39,002 | $75,470 | $1,048/mo | 48 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Limited | $35,770 | $40,490 | $76,306 | $1,060/mo | 51 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No |
| Limited AWD | $37,170 | $42,016 | $78,326 | $1,088/mo | 48 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
LE
✓ $945/mo
True cost
LE AWD
$970/mo
True cost
XLE
$1,004/mo
True cost
Nightshade
$1,020/mo
True cost
XLE AWD
$1,032/mo
True cost
Nightshade AWD
$1,048/mo
True cost
Limited
$1,060/mo
True cost
Limited AWD
$1,088/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
LE$28,755
LE AWD$30,155
XLE$32,200
Nightshade$33,005
XLE AWD$33,600
Nightshade AWD$34,405
Limited$35,770
Limited AWD$37,170
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 XLE
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ from XLE
Cooled seats
✓ from Limited
Heated steering wheel
✓ from XLE
Heated rear seats
+ $350
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Convenience
Remote start
✓ Every trim
Power liftgate
✓ from Limited
Wireless phone charging
✓ from XLE
Memory seat
✓ from Limited
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Premium sound system
✓ from Limited
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
+ $735
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓
✓ XLE AWD to Nightshade AWD
✓ from Limited AWD
Sunroof
+ $1,000
✓ from Limited
Panoramic roof
+ $1,000
✓ from Limited
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimHands-free drivingMassaging seatsPush-button startPower driver's seatWireless CarPlayBuilt-in navigationHead-up displayTow hitch included
Full standard equipment on the LE (31 items)
- LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) with on/off feature
- Bi-LED projector low- and high-beam headlights, Automatic High Beams (AHB) and auto off
- Heated power outside mirrors with folding feature
- Active grille shutter
- Washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wipers
- Roof-mounted shark-fin antenna
- LED taillights and stop lights
- Color-keyed outside door handles
- 17-in. alloy wheels with wheel covers and 195/60R17 tires
- Rear dome light and cargo area light
- Extendable dual sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
- Center console with armrest and storage compartment
- Cargo area tonneau cover
- Two front cup holders; two front and two rear bottle holders
- 60/40 split fold-down rear seats
- Six USB-C charge ports
- Power windows with auto up/down
- Dual-zone climate control system with pollen filtration
- 6-speaker audio system
- Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 (TSS 3.0)
- Safe Exit Alert (SEA)
- Vehicle Proximity Notification System (VPNS)
- Hill Start Assist Control (HAC)
- Star Safety System
- Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA)
- Integrated backup camera display
- Eight airbags
- Rear-Seat Reminder
- LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
- Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
- Engine immobilizer
Recalls
2 NHTSA recalls for 2025 to 2027 Prius 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 in California?
- $32,844 to drive away for the LE, from a $28,755 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $475 loan payment, about $996 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $945 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.