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2022 Toyota Corolla trim levels explained

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Gas (27)L FWD$20,325L FWD$20,425L CVT FWD$20,425LE FWD$20,775LE FWD$20,875LE CVT FWD$20,875SE FWD$22,775SE FWD$22,875SE CVT FWD$22,875SE Nightshade Edition FWD$23,475SE Manual FWD$23,575SE Nightshade CVT FWD$23,575SE Nightshade Edition FWD$23,575Nightshade CVT$23,575XLE FWD$24,725XLE FWD$24,825XLE CVT FWD$24,825SE Apex Edition FWD$25,470SE Apex FWD$25,570APEX SE CVT FWD$25,570APEX SE Manual FWD$25,960XSE FWD$26,225XSE FWD$26,325XSE CVT FWD$26,325XSE Apex Edition FWD$28,610XSE Apex FWD$28,710APEX XSE CVT FWD$28,710Hybrid (2)LE FWD$24,050LE CVT FWD$24,050
29 priced trims by MSRP. Orange: base trim. Bars start at $0.

All 33 trims

2022 Toyota Corolla trims by MSRP
TrimMSRPDestinationEnginehpDrivetrainTransmissionMPGSeats
L FWD$20,325$1,0951.8L 4cyl139 hpFWDCVT33 mpg5
L FWD$20,425$1,095N/AN/AFWDN/A31 mpg to 35 mpg5
L CVT FWD$20,425$1,0951.8L 4cyl139 hpFWDCVT33 mpg5
LE FWD$20,775$1,0951.8L 4cyl139 hpFWDCVT33 mpg5
LE FWD$20,875$1,095N/AN/AFWDN/A31 mpg to 35 mpg5
LE CVT FWD$20,875$1,0951.8L 4cyl139 hpFWDCVT33 mpg5
SE FWD$22,775$1,0952.0L 4cyl169 hpFWDCVT34 mpg5
SE FWD$22,875$1,095N/AN/AFWDN/A31 mpg to 35 mpg5
SE CVT FWD$22,875$1,0952.0L 4cyl169 hpFWDCVT34 mpg5
SE Nightshade Edition FWD$23,475$1,0952.0L 4cyl169 hpFWDCVT34 mpg5
SE Manual FWD$23,575$1,0952.0L 4cyl169 hpFWD6-speed manual32 mpg5
SE Nightshade CVT FWD$23,575$1,0952.0L 4cyl169 hpFWDCVT34 mpg5
SE Nightshade Edition FWD$23,575$1,095N/AN/AFWDN/A31 mpg to 35 mpg5
Nightshade CVT$23,575$1,0952.0L169 hpN/AN/A34 mpg5
Hybrid LE FWD$24,050$1,0951.8L 4cyl121 hpFWDCVT52 mpg5
Hybrid LE CVT FWD$24,050$1,0951.8L 4cyl121 hpFWDCVT52 mpg5
XLE FWD$24,725$1,0951.8L 4cyl139 hpFWDCVT32 mpg5
XLE FWD$24,825$1,095N/AN/AFWDN/A31 mpg to 35 mpg5
XLE CVT FWD$24,825$1,0951.8L 4cyl139 hpFWDCVT32 mpg5
SE Apex Edition FWD$25,470$1,0952.0L 4cyl169 hpFWDCVT34 mpg5
SE Apex FWD$25,570$1,095N/AN/AFWDN/A31 mpg to 35 mpg5
APEX SE CVT FWD$25,570$1,0952.0L 4cyl169 hpFWDCVT34 mpg5
APEX SE Manual FWD$25,960$1,0952.0L 4cyl169 hpFWD6-speed manual31 mpg5
XSE FWD$26,225$1,0952.0L 4cyl169 hpFWDCVT34 mpg5
XSE FWD$26,325$1,095N/AN/AFWDN/A31 mpg to 35 mpg5
XSE CVT FWD$26,325$1,0952.0L 4cyl169 hpFWDCVT34 mpg5
XSE Apex Edition FWD$28,610$1,0952.0L 4cyl169 hpFWDCVT34 mpg5
XSE Apex FWD$28,710$1,095N/AN/AFWDN/A31 mpg to 35 mpg5
APEX XSE CVT FWD$28,710$1,0952.0L 4cyl169 hpFWDCVT34 mpg5
Hatchback SE FWDPrice N/A$1,0952.0L 4cyl168 hpFWDCVT35 mpg5
Hatchback SE Nightshade Edition FWDPrice N/A$1,0952.0L 4cyl168 hpFWDCVT35 mpg5
Hatchback XSE FWDPrice N/A$1,0952.0L 4cyl168 hpFWDCVT33 mpg5
Hybrid LE FWDPrice N/A$1,0951.8L 4cyl121 hpFWDCVT52 mpg5

What changes at each step

Gas trims

  1. L to L CVT: +$100

    L FWD $20,325 to L CVT FWD $20,425.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

  2. L CVT to LE: +$350

    L CVT FWD $20,425 to LE FWD $20,775.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

  3. LE to LE CVT: +$100

    LE FWD $20,775 to LE CVT FWD $20,875.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

  4. LE CVT to SE: +$1,900

    LE CVT FWD $20,875 to SE FWD $22,775.

    • Engine: 1.8L 4cyl to 2.0L 4cyl.
    • Power: 139 hp to 169 hp.
    • MPG: 33 mpg to 34 mpg.

    No equipment data.

  5. SE to SE CVT: +$100

    SE FWD $22,775 to SE CVT FWD $22,875.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

  6. SE CVT to SE Nightshade Edition: +$600

    SE CVT FWD $22,875 to SE Nightshade Edition FWD $23,475.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

  7. SE Nightshade Edition to SE Manual: +$100

    SE Nightshade Edition FWD $23,475 to SE Manual FWD $23,575.

    • MPG: 34 mpg to 32 mpg.

    No equipment data.

  8. SE Manual to SE Nightshade CVT: $0

    SE Manual FWD $23,575 to SE Nightshade CVT FWD $23,575.

    • MPG: 32 mpg to 34 mpg.

    No equipment data.

  9. Nightshade CVT to XLE: +$1,150

    Nightshade CVT $23,575 to XLE FWD $24,725.

    • Engine: 2.0L to 1.8L 4cyl.
    • Power: 169 hp to 139 hp.
    • MPG: 34 mpg to 32 mpg.

    No equipment data.

  10. XLE to XLE CVT: +$100

    XLE FWD $24,725 to XLE CVT FWD $24,825.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

  11. XLE CVT to SE Apex Edition: +$645

    XLE CVT FWD $24,825 to SE Apex Edition FWD $25,470.

    • Engine: 1.8L 4cyl to 2.0L 4cyl.
    • Power: 139 hp to 169 hp.
    • MPG: 32 mpg to 34 mpg.

    No equipment data.

  12. SE Apex Edition to SE Apex: +$100

    SE Apex Edition FWD $25,470 to SE Apex FWD $25,570.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

  13. APEX SE CVT to APEX SE Manual: +$390

    APEX SE CVT FWD $25,570 to APEX SE Manual FWD $25,960.

    • MPG: 34 mpg to 31 mpg.

    No equipment data.

  14. APEX SE Manual to XSE: +$265

    APEX SE Manual FWD $25,960 to XSE FWD $26,225.

    • MPG: 31 mpg to 34 mpg.

    No equipment data.

  15. XSE to XSE CVT: +$100

    XSE FWD $26,225 to XSE CVT FWD $26,325.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

  16. XSE CVT to XSE Apex Edition: +$2,285

    XSE CVT FWD $26,325 to XSE Apex Edition FWD $28,610.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

  17. XSE Apex Edition to XSE Apex: +$100

    XSE Apex Edition FWD $28,610 to XSE Apex FWD $28,710.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

Which trim has each feature

  • Cheapest trim with heated front seats: XLE FWD, $24,725.
  • Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: XLE FWD, $24,725. Optional from LE FWD, $20,775.
  • Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: L FWD, $20,325.
  • Navigation: optional from XLE FWD, $24,725.
  • Premium audio: optional from XLE FWD, $24,725.
  • 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.

2022 Toyota Corolla: features by trim
FeatureL FWDLE FWDSE FWDSE Nightshade Edition FWDXLE FWDSE Apex Edition FWDXSE FWDXSE Apex Edition FWDHatchback SE FWDHatchback SE Nightshade Edition FWDHatchback XSE FWDHybrid LE FWD
Leather seatsNNNNNNNNNNSN
Heated front seatsNNNNSNSSNNSO
Heated steering wheelNNNNNNNNNNNN
360 cameraNNNNNNNNNNNN
Blind spot warningNOONSNSSNNSO
Apple CarPlay or Android AutoSSSSSSSSNNNS
Power liftgate or trunkNNNNNNNNNNNN
Third rowNNNNNNNNNNNN
NavigationNNNNONONNNON
Premium audioNNNNONONNNNN
Remote startNNNNNNNNNNNN
Heated rear seatsNNNNNNNNNNNN
Panoramic roofNNNNNNNNNNNN

No equipment data for 21 trims.

Cheapest trim with

  • Hybrid: Hybrid LE FWD, $24,050.
  • The most hp: SE FWD, 169 hp, $22,775.
  • The best mpg: Hybrid LE FWD, 52 mpg, $24,050.

New for 2022

Compared with 2021. Trims matched by name.

  • Added: SE Nightshade CVT FWD, Nightshade CVT, SE Apex Edition FWD, XSE Apex Edition FWD.
  • Dropped: Nightshade CVT FWD.
  • Carried over with a price: 19 trims. Median change: +$400.
Price change by trim, 2021 to 2022
Trim20212022Change
L FWD$19,995$20,325+$330
L CVT FWD$20,025$20,425+$400
LE FWD$20,445$20,775+$330
LE CVT FWD$20,475$20,875+$400
SE FWD$22,445$22,775+$330
SE CVT FWD$22,475$22,875+$400
SE Nightshade Edition FWD$23,145$23,475+$330
SE Manual FWD$23,175$23,575+$400
Hybrid LE FWD$23,600$24,050+$450
Hybrid LE CVT FWD$23,600$24,050+$450
XLE FWD$24,395$24,725+$330
XLE CVT FWD$24,425$24,825+$400
SE Apex FWD$25,140$25,570+$430
APEX SE CVT FWD$25,170$25,570+$400
APEX SE Manual FWD$25,560$25,960+$400
XSE FWD$25,895$26,225+$330
XSE CVT FWD$25,925$26,325+$400
XSE Apex FWD$28,280$28,710+$430
APEX XSE CVT FWD$28,310$28,710+$400

What this cannot tell you

Prices exclude options, packages and destination.

Equipment comes from one source and can lag.

How values are checked