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Used 2022 Toyota Corolla Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2022 Corolla is offered in five main trim levels: L, LE, XLE, SE and XSE, plus a couple of special trim levels. The SE Nightshade Edition and the Apex Edition are special versions that add on a few extra features to the corresponding trim. Feature highlights include:

L
Starts you off with:

  • 139-horsepower 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine
  • Continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT)
  • LED headlights
  • 15-inch steel wheels
  • 7-inch touchscreen
  • Driver information display
  • Two USB ports
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • Cloth seats

All Corollas also come with:

  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Corolla and the car in front)

LE
Adds a few more features, with:

  • 16-inch steel wheels
  • Heated side mirrors
  • Automatic climate control
  • USB port for rear passengers
  • 8-inch touchscreen
  • Premium fabric seats
  • Keyless entry

XLE
Gives the Corolla more premium features such as:

  • Upgraded LED headlights and accent lighting
  • 16-inch alloy wheels
  • Proximity keyless entry with push-button start
  • Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
  • Sunroof
  • Upgraded driver information display
  • Heated front seats
  • Power-adjustable driver's seat
  • Simulated leather upholstery

SE
Reverts back to the LE's features but is sportier thanks to:

  • 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (169 hp, 151 lb-ft)
  • Normal and Sport driving modes
  • Dynamic-shift continuously variable transmission (CVT)
  • Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters (CVT only)
  • Available six-speed manual transmission
  • 18-inch alloy wheels
  • Sportier exterior trim accents
  • Sport front seats

SE Nightshade
Has the SE's features but with:

  • Blackout exterior trim
  • Unique 18-inch black-painted alloy wheels

XSE
Combines the SE and XLE's feature upgrades

Apex Edition
Adds sportier handling and styling to SE and XSE trims with:

  • Upgraded suspension components
  • Lower ride height
  • Optional summer performance tires
  • Black and bronze exterior trim

Some features that come standard on the higher trims can be ordered as options on the lower trims. A premium JBL sound system is optional on the XLE, SE and XSE trims, and adaptive headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves) are optional on the XLE and the XSE.

Which Corolla trim does Edmunds recommend?

We recommend the SE trim. For the modest price increase over the base L or LE trim level, you get a more powerful engine, a longer list of standard features, and greater flexibility for adding packages, if you so desire.

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Vehicle
Corolla L
Corolla LE
Corolla SE
Corolla SE Nightshade
Corolla XLE
Corolla SE Apex Edition
Corolla XSE
Corolla XSE Apex Edition
Vehicle
L
1.8L 4cyl CVT
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LE
1.8L 4cyl CVT
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SE Nightshade
2.0L 4cyl CVT
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XLE
1.8L 4cyl CVT
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SE Apex Edition
2.0L 4cyl CVT
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XSE
2.0L 4cyl CVT
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XSE Apex Edition
2.0L 4cyl CVT
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

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

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
139 hp @ 6,100 rpm
139 hp @ 6,100 rpm
169 hp @ 6,600 rpm
169 hp @ 6,600 rpm
139 hp @ 6,100 rpm
169 hp @ 6,600 rpm
169 hp @ 6,600 rpm
169 hp @ 6,600 rpm
Engine torque
126 lb-ft @ 3,900 rpm
126 lb-ft @ 3,900 rpm
151 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
151 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
126 lb-ft @ 3,900 rpm
151 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
151 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
151 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
Engine displacement
1.8 l
1.8 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
1.8 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
Tire size
195/65R15
205/55R16
225/40R18
225/40R18
205/55R16
225/40R18
225/40R18
225/40R18
Wheel size
Wheel type
steel wheels
steel wheels
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
30 / 38 / 33 MPG
30 / 38 / 33 MPG
31 / 40 / 34 MPG
31 / 40 / 34 MPG
29 / 37 / 32 MPG
31 / 38 / 34 MPG
31 / 38 / 34 MPG
30 / 38 / 33 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
13.2 gal.
13.2 gal.
13.2 gal.
13.2 gal.
13.2 gal.
13.2 gal.
13.2 gal.
13.2 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
396 / 502 miles
396 / 502 miles
409 / 528 miles
409 / 528 miles
383 / 488 miles
409 / 502 miles
409 / 502 miles
396 / 502 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
35.6 ft.
35.6 ft.
35.6 ft.
35.6 ft.
35.6 ft.
35.6 ft.
35.6 ft.
35.6 ft.
Curb weight
2,910 lb.
2,955 lb.
3,110 lb.
3,110 lb.
3,045 lb.
3,110 lb.
3,150 lb.
3,150 lb.
Ground Clearance
5.3 in.
5.3 in.
5.3 in.
5.3 in.
5.3 in.
4.7 in.
5.3 in.
4.7 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
70.1 in.
70.1 in.
70.1 in.
70.1 in.
70.1 in.
70.1 in.
70.1 in.
70.1 in.
Height
56.5 in.
56.5 in.
56.5 in.
56.5 in.
56.5 in.
55.9 in.
56.5 in.
55.9 in.
Length
182.3 in.
182.3 in.
182.5 in.
182.5 in.
182.3 in.
182.5 in.
182.5 in.
182.5 in.
Wheelbase
106.3 in.
106.3 in.
106.3 in.
106.3 in.
106.3 in.
106.3 in.
106.3 in.
106.3 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
13.1 cu. ft.
13.1 cu. ft.
13.1 cu. ft.
13.1 cu. ft.
13.1 cu. ft.
13.1 cu. ft.
13.1 cu. ft.
13.1 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
38.3 in.
38.3 in.
38.3 in.
38.3 in.
38.0 in.
38.3 in.
38.0 in.
38.0 in.
Front Leg Room
42.0 in.
42.0 in.
42.0 in.
42.0 in.
42.0 in.
42.0 in.
42.0 in.
42.0 in.
Front Shoulder Room
54.0 in.
54.0 in.
54.0 in.
54.0 in.
54.0 in.
54.0 in.
54.0 in.
54.0 in.
Rear Head Room
37.1 in.
37.1 in.
37.1 in.
37.1 in.
37.1 in.
37.1 in.
37.1 in.
37.1 in.
Rear Leg Room
34.8 in.
34.8 in.
34.8 in.
34.8 in.
34.8 in.
34.8 in.
34.8 in.
34.8 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
51.7 in.
51.7 in.
51.7 in.
51.7 in.
51.7 in.
51.7 in.
51.7 in.
51.7 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$30,825
$31,788
$32,044
$32,025
$34,065
$32,600
$32,970
$33,713
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.41
$0.42
$0.43
$0.43
$0.45
$0.43
$0.44
$0.45
Depreciation
$7,292
$7,901
$7,558
$7,291
$9,311
$7,840
$7,776
$8,013
Financing
$3,387
$3,639
$3,805
$3,794
$4,174
$3,885
$4,150
$4,428
Taxes & Fees
$1,234
$1,307
$1,355
$1,352
$1,463
$1,379
$1,456
$1,537
Fuel
$7,778
$7,778
$7,539
$7,539
$8,017
$7,539
$7,539
$7,778
Insurance
$5,728
$5,728
$5,558
$5,820
$5,665
$5,728
$5,820
$5,728
Maintenance
$3,862
$3,891
$4,685
$4,685
$3,891
$4,685
$4,685
$4,685
Repairs
$1,544
$1,544
$1,544
$1,544
$1,544
$1,544
$1,544
$1,544
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Light Gray, cloth
Macadamia/Mocha, premium cloth
Black, premium cloth
Light Gray/Moonstone, premium cloth
Light Gray, premium cloth
Black, premium cloth
Black, premium cloth
Black, leatherette
Macadamia, leatherette
Moonstone/Bronze, premium cloth
Black, leatherette/cloth
Blue/Black, leatherette/cloth
Black/Blue, leatherette/cloth
Exterior
Celestite Gray Metallic
Black Sand Pearl
Classic Silver Metallic
Super White
Blueprint
Celestite Gray Metallic
Black Sand Pearl
Classic Silver Metallic
Super White
Wind Chill Pearl
Ruby Flare Pearl
Blueprint
Wind Chill Pearl w/Black Sand Pearl Roof
Celestite Gray Metallic
Super White w/Black Sand Pearl Roof
Black Sand Pearl
Classic Silver Metallic
Super White
Blue Crush Metallic
Blue Crush Metallic w/Black Sand Pearl Roof
Wind Chill Pearl
Celestite Gray Metallic w/Black Sand Pearl Roof
Blueprint w/Black Sand Pearl Roof
Ruby Flare Pearl
Ruby Flare Pearl w/Black Sand Pearl Roof
Classic Silver Metallic w/Black Sand Pearl Roof
Black Sand Pearl
Classic Silver Metallic
Super White
Ruby Flare Pearl
Blueprint
Celestite Gray Metallic
Black Sand Pearl
Classic Silver Metallic
Super White
Wind Chill Pearl
Ruby Flare Pearl
Super White w/Black Sand Pearl Roof
Black Sand Pearl
Cement w/Black Sand Pearl Roof
Blueprint
Wind Chill Pearl w/Black Sand Pearl Roof
Celestite Gray Metallic
Super White w/Black Sand Pearl Roof
Black Sand Pearl
Classic Silver Metallic
Super White
Blue Crush Metallic
Blue Crush Metallic w/Black Sand Pearl Roof
Wind Chill Pearl
Celestite Gray Metallic w/Black Sand Pearl Roof
Blueprint w/Black Sand Pearl Roof
Ruby Flare Pearl
Ruby Flare Pearl w/Black Sand Pearl Roof
Classic Silver Metallic w/Black Sand Pearl Roof
Super White w/Black Sand Pearl Roof
Black Sand Pearl
Cement w/Black Sand Pearl Roof