2020 Toyota Corolla trim levels explained
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$5,950
- 21 trims. $19,600 to $25,550.
- Base: L FWD. Top: XSE CVT FWD.
- 4 more trims without a price.
All 25 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L FWD | $19,600 | $995 | N/A | N/A | FWD | N/A | 31 mpg to 35 mpg | 5 |
| L FWD | $19,600 | $995 | 1.8L 4cyl | 139 hp | FWD | CVT | 33 mpg | 5 |
| L CVT FWD | $19,600 | $995 | 1.8L 4cyl | 139 hp | FWD | CVT | 33 mpg | 5 |
| LE FWD | $20,050 | $995 | N/A | N/A | FWD | N/A | 31 mpg to 35 mpg | 5 |
| LE FWD | $20,050 | $995 | 1.8L 4cyl | 139 hp | FWD | CVT | 33 mpg | 5 |
| LE CVT FWD | $20,050 | $995 | 1.8L 4cyl | 139 hp | FWD | CVT | 33 mpg | 5 |
| SE FWD | $22,050 | $995 | N/A | N/A | FWD | N/A | 31 mpg to 35 mpg | 5 |
| SE FWD | $22,050 | $995 | 2.0L 4cyl | 169 hp | FWD | CVT | 34 mpg | 5 |
| SE CVT FWD | $22,050 | $995 | 2.0L 4cyl | 169 hp | FWD | CVT | 34 mpg | 5 |
| SE Manual FWD | $22,750 | $995 | 2.0L 4cyl | 169 hp | FWD | 6-speed manual | 32 mpg | 5 |
| Nightshade FWD | $22,750 | $995 | N/A | N/A | FWD | N/A | 31 mpg to 35 mpg | 5 |
| Nightshade CVT FWD | $22,750 | $995 | 2.0L 4cyl | 169 hp | FWD | CVT | 34 mpg | 5 |
| SE Nightshade Edition FWD | $22,750 | $995 | 2.0L 4cyl | 169 hp | FWD | CVT | 34 mpg | 5 |
| Hybrid LE FWD | $23,100 | $995 | 1.8L 4cyl | 121 hp | FWD | CVT | 52 mpg | 5 |
| Hybrid LE CVT FWD | $23,100 | $995 | 1.8L 4cyl | 121 hp | FWD | CVT | 52 mpg | 5 |
| XLE FWD | $24,050 | $995 | 1.8L 4cyl | 139 hp | FWD | CVT | 32 mpg | 5 |
| XLE FWD | $24,050 | $995 | N/A | N/A | FWD | N/A | 31 mpg to 35 mpg | 5 |
| XLE CVT FWD | $24,050 | $995 | 1.8L 4cyl | 139 hp | FWD | CVT | 32 mpg | 5 |
| XSE FWD | $25,550 | $995 | 2.0L 4cyl | 169 hp | FWD | CVT | 34 mpg | 5 |
| XSE FWD | $25,550 | $995 | N/A | N/A | FWD | N/A | 31 mpg to 35 mpg | 5 |
| XSE CVT FWD | $25,550 | $995 | 2.0L 4cyl | 169 hp | FWD | CVT | 34 mpg | 5 |
| Hatchback SE FWD | Price N/A | $995 | 2.0L 4cyl | 168 hp | FWD | CVT | 35 mpg | 5 |
| Hatchback SE Nightshade Edition FWD | Price N/A | $995 | 2.0L 4cyl | 168 hp | FWD | CVT | 35 mpg | 5 |
| Hatchback XSE FWD | Price N/A | $995 | 2.0L 4cyl | 168 hp | FWD | CVT | 33 mpg | 5 |
| Hybrid LE FWD | Price N/A | $995 | 1.8L 4cyl | 121 hp | FWD | CVT | 52 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
Gas trims
L CVT to LE: +$450
L CVT FWD $19,600 to LE FWD $20,050.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
LE CVT to SE: +$2,000
LE CVT FWD $20,050 to SE FWD $22,050.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
SE CVT to SE Manual: +$700
SE CVT FWD $22,050 to SE Manual FWD $22,750.
- MPG: 34 mpg to 32 mpg.
No equipment data.
SE Nightshade Edition to XLE: +$1,300
SE Nightshade Edition FWD $22,750 to XLE FWD $24,050.
- Engine: 2.0L 4cyl to 1.8L 4cyl.
- Power: 169 hp to 139 hp.
- MPG: 34 mpg to 32 mpg.
Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Blind spot warning, Satellite radio, Smart key entry, Push-button start, Power driver seat.
XLE CVT to XSE: +$1,500
XLE CVT FWD $24,050 to XSE FWD $25,550.
- Engine: 1.8L 4cyl to 2.0L 4cyl.
- Power: 139 hp to 169 hp.
- MPG: 32 mpg to 34 mpg.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: XLE FWD, $24,050.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: XLE FWD, $24,050. Optional from LE FWD, $20,050.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: L FWD, $19,600.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: L FWD, $19,600.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: L FWD, $19,600.
- Not on any trim: a heated steering wheel, a 360 camera, a power liftgate or trunk, a third row, remote start, heated rear seats, a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | L FWD | LE FWD | SE FWD | SE Nightshade Edition FWD | XLE FWD | XSE FWD | Hatchback SE FWD | Hatchback SE Nightshade Edition FWD | Hatchback XSE FWD | Hybrid LE FWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | S | N |
| Heated front seats | N | N | N | N | S | S | N | N | S | N |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Blind spot warning | N | O | O | N | S | S | O | N | S | N |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | S | S | S | S | S | S | N | N | O | N |
| Premium audio | S | S | S | S | S | S | N | N | O | S |
| Remote start | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
No equipment data for 15 trims.
Cheapest trim with
- Hybrid: Hybrid LE FWD, $23,100.
- The most hp: SE FWD, 169 hp, $22,050.
- The best mpg: Hybrid LE FWD, 52 mpg, $23,100.
New for 2020
Compared with 2019. Trims matched by name.
- Added: Nightshade FWD, Nightshade CVT FWD, SE Nightshade Edition FWD, Hybrid LE FWD, Hybrid LE CVT FWD, Hatchback SE Nightshade Edition FWD.
- Dropped: L, LE, LE Eco FWD, LE Eco CVT FWD, LE Eco w/Premium Package CVT FWD, LE Eco, SE, XLE, XSE.
- Carried over with a price: 11 trims. Median change: +$1,405.
| Trim | 2019 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| L FWD | $18,700 | $19,600 | +$900 |
| L CVT FWD | $18,700 | $19,600 | +$900 |
| LE FWD | $19,135 | $20,050 | +$915 |
| LE CVT FWD | $19,135 | $20,050 | +$915 |
| SE FWD | $20,645 | $22,050 | +$1,405 |
| SE CVT FWD | $20,645 | $22,050 | +$1,405 |
| SE Manual FWD | $21,865 | $22,750 | +$885 |
| XLE FWD | $22,135 | $24,050 | +$1,915 |
| XLE CVT FWD | $22,135 | $24,050 | +$1,915 |
| XSE FWD | $23,405 | $25,550 | +$2,145 |
| XSE CVT FWD | $22,880 | $25,550 | +$2,670 |
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What this cannot tell you
Prices exclude options, packages and destination.
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