What’s the Difference Between the Different Versions of the Prius? | St. Louis, MO
The Toyota Prius is the model that first popularized the hybrid in America, and is still the best-selling hybrid vehicle in the nation. However, the Prius family has grown rapidly in recent years, and now spans four different models and three different body styles, offering up new opportunities for drivers interested in unbeatable fuel economy and Toyota reliability. If you are unsure whether the standard Prius or one of the other editions makes the best sense for you, our comparison should help you decide.
Keep in mind that all specs below reference the 2017 model year. When you have a better idea of which Prius model is the right fit for your needs, click over to our Prius inventory and select a model to test drive.
Prius
The Toyota Prius is a mid-sized hybrid hatchback, and the most efficient plug-less vehicle in the country, bar none. It has the widest range of trim packages, so drivers will have more control over the exact list of features they can add to the vehicle. It was also named the “Best Hybrid Car for the Money” by U.S. News & World Report in 2017.
- $24,685 starting MSRP*
- Up to 54 MPG City/50 MPG Highway (58 City/53 Highway in the Prius Two Eco)
- Seats five, has 24.6 cu. ft. of trunk space (27.4 cu. ft. in the Prius Two Eco)
- Available in six trims: Prius Two, Prius Two Eco, Prius Three, Prius Three Touring, Prius Four, Prius Four Touring
Prius Prime
The Prius Prime is the plug-in hybrid edition of the Prius. Though the exterior dimensions are roughly the same, the styling is slightly different - see the grille, for instance - and the battery pack causes the Prius Prime to lose some interior space. However, the Prius Prime is capable of running solely off of electric power.
- $27,100 starting MSRP*
- Up to 55 MPG City/53 MPH Highway (25 mile EV driving range)
- Seats four, has 19.8 cu. ft. of trunk space
- Available in three trims: Plus, Premium, Advanced
Prius c
The Prius c is a subcompact hybrid hatchback, and built with the needs of city-dwellers in mind. The ‘c’ even stands for city! It’s small turning circle and short front and rear end make it a perfect fit for tight parking spaces, and it comes standard with automatic emergency braking. The Prius c is the most affordable Prius model.
- $20,150 starting MSRP*
- Up to 48 MPG City/43 Highway
- Seats five, has 17.1 cu. ft. of trunk space
- Available in four trims: One, Two, Three, Four
Prius v
The Toyota Prius v is a hybrid wagon and the most spacious of the different Prius editions. The ‘v’ stands for versatile, referencing the excellent cargo space and flexible seating configurations. There’s plenty of headroom, legroom, and storage spaces in the cabin.
- $26,675 starting MSRP*
- Up to 43 MPG City/39 MPG Highway
- Seats five, has 34.3 cu. ft. of trunk space
- Available in four trims: Two, Three, Four, Five
Do you still have questions about any of the models in the Prius family of hybrids? Call (314) 434-5000 to speak to a product specialist at our Toyota dealership in St. Louis, MO.
*MSRP excludes the Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee of $865 for Cars, $940 for Small/Medium Trucks (Sienna, RAV4 Gas, RAV4 Hybrid, Highlander Gas, Highlander Hybrid, 4Runner and Tacoma), $1,095 for Large SUVs (Sequoia, Land Cruiser), and $1,195 for Large Truck (Tundra). (Historically, vehicle manufacturers and distributors have charged a separate fee for processing, handling and delivering vehicles to dealerships. Toyota's charge for these services is called the "Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee" and is based on the value of the processing, handling and delivery services Toyota provides as well as Toyota's overall pricing structure. Toyota may make a profit on the Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee.) Excludes taxes, license, title and available or regionally required equipment. The Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee in AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, OK, SC and TX will be higher. Actual dealer price will vary.