The 2021 Toyota Avalon is available in a total of 4 trims; XLE, XSE Nightshade, Limited, and Touring. Only the base XLE and the Limited trim are now offered with an all-wheel-drive system. The XLE trim starts at $36,125 and gets a 9-inch touch screen, Wi-Fi hotspot, heated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated power outside mirrors, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, and much more. Thus, while the Avalon has been priced a bit above the average, the extensive list of standard features does help it justify the higher price.
The XSE Nightshade is the newest addition to the trim line-up and its costs $39,360. It adds features such as a moonroof, a wireless charging pad, exterior black accents, and synthetic leather inside the cabin. The Limited trim starts at $42,425 and key feature additions include ventilated leather-trimmed front and rear seats, head-up display, ambient lighting, and navigation. The range-topping Touring trim costs just $400 more than the Limited trim and it adds a rear spoiler, a sport exhaust, active noise control, and exterior black accents on the grille.
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Model
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XLE
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XSE Nightshade
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Limited
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Touring
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MSRP (FWD)
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$36,125
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$39,360
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$42,425
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$42,825
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MSRP (AWD)
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$36,125
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$42,425
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Key Features
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Dual-zone automatic climate control
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Adds/Upgrades from “XLE”
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Adds/Upgrades from “XSE Nightshade”
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Adds/Upgrades from “Limited”
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Integrated Backup camera with dynamic gridlines
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The Qi-compatible wireless charging system
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7-inch TFT Multi-Information Display
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Active Noise Control
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8-way adjustable driver seat and 2-way lumbar
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SofTex trimmed heated with perforation front seats
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Heated Rear Seats
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Heated tilt and telescopic steering wheel with memory function
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Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
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Tilt and telescopic leather steering wheel
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10-in colored HUD
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4-Mode Switch (Eco, Normal/Custom, Sport, Sport+)
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Hydrographic interior trim
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3-Mode Switch (Eco, Normal, Sport)
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Genuine wood interior trim
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Dual Sun visors
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Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
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Aluminum interior trim
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frameless auto-dimming rearview mirror
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Rear window defogger with timer
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Nightshade black-colored trimmings
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Electric Parking Brake
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Smart Key System
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There are no additional packages available as of now to add more features to the trim you choose. The all-wheel-drive setup only comes with a 205-horsepower four-cylinder engine that is less powerful than the V6 engine. However, as you get to choose between an all-wheel drivetrain and a front-wheel drivetrain without any price difference, it makes this trim lineup truly unique.
Which Trim should you buy?
With the above-average pricing of the Toyota Avalon, the base trim shall provide you the best value. The XLE trim comes quite loaded with features and does not feel like a bare-bone version of the car. Along with that, it also gives you an option to choose between an all-wheel drive and a front-wheel drivetrain at no added cost.
