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Used 2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid sedan is available in one of three trim levels: XLE, XSE and Limited. Structurally, it's the same vehicle as the gasoline-powered Avalon. However, under the hood is a four-cylinder engine paired to a hybrid electric system and a continuously variable automatic transmission. Total system output is 215 horsepower. All Avalon Hybrids are front-wheel-drive. Feature highlights include:

XLE
The base Avalon Hybrid starts off with these standard features:

  • LED headlights and LED taillights
  • Heated power exterior mirrors
  • 17-inch alloy wheels
  • Simulated leather upholstery
  • Heated front seats
  • Power-adjustable front seats
  • Four drive modes (Normal, Eco, EV, Sport)
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Rear air vents
  • 9-inch touchscreen
  • Eight-speaker audio system
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • Four USB ports

All Avalon Hybrid models come with the following safety equipment:

  • Collision mitigation with pedestrian detection (applies the brakes automatically to stop the vehicle to avoid or minimize a collision)
  • Lane keeping assist (steers the Avalon Hybrid back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Avalon Hybrid and the car in front)
  • Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)

XSE
This trim adds a sportier appearance and these features to the mix:

  • Dark-painted 18-inch wheels
  • Paddle shifters
  • Wireless charging station
  • Sunroof
  • Black rear spoiler

Limited
The top-line Avalon Hybrid Limited takes comfort and luxury one step further with:

  • Adaptive cornering headlights
  • 18-inch chrome wheels
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Head-up display
  • 14-speaker audio system
  • Leather upholstery
  • Ventilated front seats and heated rear seats
  • Wood interior trim
  • Ambient lighting

Advanced Safety package
Available only on the Limited trim, this package offers the following equipment:

  • Surround-view camera (gives you a top-down view of the Avalon Hybrid and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
  • Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible behind or in front of the vehicle when parking)
  • Rear cross-traffic braking (warns you if a vehicle behind you is about to cross your vehicle's path while you're in reverse and brakes if sensors detect an imminent collision)

Which Avalon Hybrid trim does Edmunds recommend?

The Avalon is a little more upscale than the typical midsize sedan (Toyota's own Camry, for example). As such, the best way to maximize this distinctiveness is to go with the top-line Limited. Its extra touches such as authentic leather and wood make it our pick of the bunch. The price increase from a regular Avalon Limited to an Avalon Hybrid Limited is less than $1,000 too.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Hannibal, MO
Vehicle
Avalon Hybrid XLE
Avalon Hybrid XSE
Avalon Hybrid Limited
Vehicle
XLE
2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT
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XSE
2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT
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Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
standard
standard
standard
Parking assistance
Not Available
Not Available
optional
Upholstery
leatherette
leatherette/sueded microfiber
premium leather
Heated seats
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
optional
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
215 hp @ 5,700 rpm
215 hp @ 5,700 rpm
215 hp @ 5,700 rpm
Engine torque
Not available
Not available
Not available
Engine displacement
2.5 l
2.5 l
2.5 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
Tire size
215/55R17
235/45R18
235/45R18
Wheel size
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
43 / 44 / 44 MPG
43 / 43 / 43 MPG
43 / 43 / 43 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
13.2 gal.
13.2 gal.
13.2 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
568 / 581 miles
568 / 568 miles
568 / 568 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
37.7 ft.
38.7 ft.
38.7 ft.
Curb weight
3,610 lb.
3,685 lb.
3,695 lb.
Ground Clearance
5.3 in.
5.3 in.
5.3 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
72.8 in.
72.8 in.
72.8 in.
Height
56.5 in.
56.5 in.
56.5 in.
Length
195.9 in.
195.9 in.
195.9 in.
Wheelbase
113.0 in.
113.0 in.
113.0 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
16.1 cu. ft.
16.1 cu. ft.
16.1 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
38.5 in.
37.4 in.
37.4 in.
Front Leg Room
42.1 in.
42.1 in.
42.1 in.
Front Shoulder Room
58.3 in.
58.3 in.
58.3 in.
Rear Head Room
37.9 in.
37.1 in.
37.1 in.
Rear Leg Room
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
57.1 in.
57.1 in.
57.1 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$36,658
$38,058
$39,963
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.49
$0.51
$0.53
Depreciation
$12,157
$12,306
$13,749
Financing
$4,799
$5,101
$5,432
Taxes & Fees
$2,097
$2,217
$2,348
Fuel
$5,268
$5,392
$5,392
Insurance
$4,380
$4,380
$4,380
Maintenance
$5,890
$6,595
$6,595
Repairs
$2,067
$2,067
$2,067
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Black, leatherette
Harvest Beige, leatherette
Graphite, leatherette
Cognac/Black, leatherette/sueded microfiber
Black, leatherette/sueded microfiber
Graphite, leather
Black, leather
Cognac, leather
Exterior
Midnight Black Metallic
Supersonic Red
Celestial Silver Metallic
Ruby Flare Pearl
Harbor Gray Metallic
Opulent Amber
Wind Chill Pearl
Blueprint
Midnight Black Metallic
Supersonic Red
Celestial Silver Metallic
Ruby Flare Pearl
Harbor Gray Metallic
Wind Chill Pearl
Blueprint
Midnight Black Metallic
Supersonic Red
Celestial Silver Metallic
Ruby Flare Pearl
Harbor Gray Metallic
Opulent Amber
Wind Chill Pearl
Blueprint