2021 Toyota Corolla Hatchback trim levels explained
Base to top
$4,050
- 8 trims. $20,715 to $24,765.
- Base: SE FWD. Top: XSE CVT FWD.
- 9 more trims without a price.
All 17 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE FWD | $20,715 | $1,025 | 2.0L 4cyl | 168 hp | FWD | CVT | 35 mpg | 5 |
| SE Manual FWD | $20,715 | $1,025 | 2.0L 4cyl | 169 hp | FWD | 6-speed manual | 31 mpg | 5 |
| SE CVT FWD | $21,815 | $1,025 | 2.0L 4cyl | 169 hp | FWD | CVT | 35 mpg | 5 |
| Nightshade CVT FWD | $22,715 | $1,025 | 2.0L 4cyl | 169 hp | FWD | CVT | 35 mpg | 5 |
| SE Nightshade Edition FWD | $22,715 | $1,025 | 2.0L 4cyl | 168 hp | FWD | CVT | 35 mpg | 5 |
| XSE FWD | $23,665 | $1,025 | 2.0L 4cyl | 168 hp | FWD | CVT | 33 mpg | 5 |
| XSE Manual FWD | $23,665 | $1,025 | 2.0L 4cyl | 169 hp | FWD | 6-speed manual | 31 mpg | 5 |
| XSE CVT FWD | $24,765 | $1,025 | 2.0L 4cyl | 169 hp | FWD | CVT | 33 mpg | 5 |
| Corolla Hybrid LE FWD | Price N/A | $1,025 | 1.8L 4cyl | 121 hp | FWD | CVT | 52 mpg | 5 |
| Corolla L FWD | Price N/A | $1,025 | 1.8L 4cyl | 139 hp | FWD | N/A | 33 mpg | 5 |
| Corolla LE FWD | Price N/A | $1,025 | 1.8L 4cyl | 139 hp | FWD | N/A | 33 mpg | 5 |
| Corolla SE APEX FWD | Price N/A | $1,025 | 2.0L 4cyl | 169 hp | FWD | N/A | 34 mpg | 5 |
| Corolla SE FWD | Price N/A | $1,025 | 2.0L 4cyl | 169 hp | FWD | N/A | 34 mpg | 5 |
| Corolla SE Nightshade Edition FWD | Price N/A | $1,025 | 2.0L 4cyl | 169 hp | FWD | N/A | 34 mpg | 5 |
| Corolla XLE FWD | Price N/A | $1,025 | 1.8L 4cyl | 139 hp | FWD | N/A | 32 mpg | 5 |
| Corolla XSE APEX FWD | Price N/A | $1,025 | 2.0L 4cyl | 169 hp | FWD | N/A | 34 mpg | 5 |
| Corolla XSE FWD | Price N/A | $1,025 | 2.0L 4cyl | 169 hp | FWD | N/A | 34 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
SE to SE Manual: $0
SE FWD $20,715 to SE Manual FWD $20,715.
- MPG: 35 mpg to 31 mpg.
No equipment data.
SE Manual to SE CVT: +$1,100
SE Manual FWD $20,715 to SE CVT FWD $21,815.
- MPG: 31 mpg to 35 mpg.
No equipment data.
SE CVT to Nightshade CVT: +$900
SE CVT FWD $21,815 to Nightshade CVT FWD $22,715.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
SE Nightshade Edition to XSE: +$950
SE Nightshade Edition FWD $22,715 to XSE FWD $23,665.
- MPG: 35 mpg to 33 mpg.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated front seats, Blind spot warning, Power driver seat, Fog lights.
XSE to XSE Manual: $0
XSE FWD $23,665 to XSE Manual FWD $23,665.
- MPG: 33 mpg to 31 mpg.
No equipment data.
XSE Manual to XSE CVT: +$1,100
XSE Manual FWD $23,665 to XSE CVT FWD $24,765.
- MPG: 31 mpg to 33 mpg.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: XSE FWD, $23,665.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: XSE FWD, $23,665.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: XSE FWD, $23,665. Optional from SE FWD, $20,715.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: SE FWD, $20,715.
- Navigation: optional from XSE FWD, $23,665.
- Premium audio: optional from XSE FWD, $23,665.
- 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 | SE FWD | SE Nightshade Edition FWD | XSE FWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | S |
| Heated front seats | N | N | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | N |
| 360 camera | N | N | N |
| Blind spot warning | O | N | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | N |
| Third row | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | N | O |
| Premium audio | N | N | O |
| Remote start | N | N | N |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N |
No equipment data for 14 trims.
Cheapest trim with
- The most hp: SE Manual FWD, 169 hp, $20,715.
- The best mpg: SE FWD, 35 mpg, $20,715.
New for 2021
Compared with 2020. Trims matched by name.
- Added: Corolla SE APEX FWD, Corolla XSE APEX FWD.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 8 trims. Median change: +$425.
| Trim | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| SE FWD | $20,290 | $20,715 | +$425 |
| SE Manual FWD | $20,290 | $20,715 | +$425 |
| SE CVT FWD | $21,390 | $21,815 | +$425 |
| Nightshade CVT FWD | $22,290 | $22,715 | +$425 |
| SE Nightshade Edition FWD | $22,290 | $22,715 | +$425 |
| XSE FWD | $23,240 | $23,665 | +$425 |
| XSE Manual FWD | $23,240 | $23,665 | +$425 |
| XSE CVT FWD | $24,340 | $24,765 | +$425 |
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