2026 Toyota Corolla trim levels explained
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$6,215
- 11 trims. $23,125 to $29,340.
- Base: LE FWD. Top: Hybrid XLE FWD.
- 2 more trims without a price.
All 13 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE FWD | $23,125 | $1,195 to $1,295 | 2.0L 4cyl | 169 hp | FWD | CVT | 35 mpg | 5 |
| Hatchback SE FWD | $24,580 | $1,195 | 2.0L 4cyl | 169 hp | FWD | CVT | 35 mpg | 5 |
| Hybrid LE FWD | $24,975 | $1,195 to $1,295 | 1.8L | 138 hp | FWD | CVT | 50 mpg | 5 |
| SE FWD | $25,565 | $1,195 to $1,295 | 2.0L 4cyl | 169 hp | FWD | CVT | 34 mpg | 5 |
| Hybrid LE AWD | $26,375 | $1,195 to $1,295 | 1.8L 4cyl | 138 hp | AWD | CVT | 48 mpg | 5 |
| Hatchback FX FWD | $27,180 | $1,195 | 2.0L 4cyl | 169 hp | FWD | CVT | 33 mpg | 5 |
| Hybrid SE FWD | $27,415 | $1,195 to $1,295 | 1.8L | 138 hp | FWD | CVT | 47 mpg | 5 |
| Hatchback XSE FWD | $27,575 | $1,195 | 2.0L 4cyl | 169 hp | FWD | CVT | 33 mpg | 5 |
| Hybrid SE AWD | $28,815 | $1,195 to $1,295 | 1.8L 4cyl | 138 hp | AWD | CVT | 44 mpg | 5 |
| XSE FWD | $28,840 | $1,195 to $1,295 | 2.0L 4cyl | 169 hp | FWD | CVT | 34 mpg | 5 |
| Hybrid XLE FWD | $29,340 | $1,195 to $1,295 | 1.8L 4cyl | 138 hp | FWD | CVT | 50 mpg | 5 |
| GR Corolla Base Style AWD | Price N/A | $1,195 | 1.6L 3cyl | 300 hp | AWD | N/A | 22 mpg | 5 |
| GR Corolla Premium Plus AWD | Price N/A | $1,195 | 1.6L 3cyl | 300 hp | AWD | N/A | 22 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
Gas trims
LE to Hatchback SE: +$1,455
LE FWD $23,125 to Hatchback SE FWD $24,580.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Alarm system, Smart key entry, Push-button start, Leather steering wheel, Heated mirrors, Alloy wheels.
Hatchback SE to SE: +$985
Hatchback SE FWD $24,580 to SE FWD $25,565.
- MPG: 35 mpg to 34 mpg.
Adds as standard: Rear view camera, Remote liftgate release.
SE to Hatchback FX: +$1,615
SE FWD $25,565 to Hatchback FX FWD $27,180.
- MPG: 34 mpg to 33 mpg.
Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Alarm system.
Hatchback FX to Hatchback XSE: +$395
Hatchback FX FWD $27,180 to Hatchback XSE FWD $27,575.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Premium audio, Power driver seat, Fog lights, Rear spoiler.
Hatchback XSE to XSE: +$1,265
Hatchback XSE FWD $27,575 to XSE FWD $28,840.
- MPG: 33 mpg to 34 mpg.
Adds as standard: Rear view camera, Remote liftgate release.
Hybrid trims
Hybrid LE to Hybrid SE: +$2,440
Hybrid LE FWD $24,975 to Hybrid SE FWD $27,415.
- MPG: 50 mpg to 47 mpg.
Adds as standard: Smart key entry, Push-button start, Leather steering wheel, Heated mirrors, Alloy wheels, Rear spoiler.
Hybrid SE to Hybrid XLE: +$1,925
Hybrid SE FWD $27,415 to Hybrid XLE FWD $29,340.
- MPG: 47 mpg to 50 mpg.
Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Navigation, Power driver seat.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: Hatchback FX FWD, $27,180.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: LE FWD, $23,125.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: LE FWD, $23,125.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: Hybrid XLE FWD, $29,340.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: Hatchback XSE FWD, $27,575.
- Not on any trim: leather seats, 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 | LE FWD | Hatchback SE FWD | SE FWD | Hatchback FX FWD | Hatchback XSE FWD | XSE FWD | Hybrid LE | Hybrid SE | Hybrid XLE FWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Heated front seats | N | N | N | S | S | S | N | N | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | N | N | S | O | N | N | O |
| Remote start | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
No equipment data: GR Corolla Base Style AWD, GR Corolla Premium Plus AWD.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: Hybrid LE AWD, $26,375.
- Hybrid: Hybrid LE FWD, $24,975.
- The most hp: LE FWD, 169 hp, $23,125.
- The best mpg: Hybrid LE FWD, 50 mpg, $24,975.
New for 2026
Compared with 2025. Trims matched by name.
- Added: Hatchback FX FWD, GR Corolla Base Style AWD.
- Dropped: Hatchback Nightshade FWD, FX FWD, GR Corolla Core AWD, GR Corolla Premium AWD.
- Carried over with a price: 10 trims. Median change: +$995.
| Trim | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| LE FWD | $22,325 | $23,125 | +$800 |
| Hatchback SE FWD | $23,740 | $24,580 | +$840 |
| Hybrid LE FWD | $23,825 | $24,975 | +$1,150 |
| SE FWD | $24,765 | $25,565 | +$800 |
| Hybrid LE AWD | $25,225 | $26,375 | +$1,150 |
| Hybrid SE FWD | $26,265 | $27,415 | +$1,150 |
| Hatchback XSE FWD | $27,040 | $27,575 | +$535 |
| Hybrid SE AWD | $27,665 | $28,815 | +$1,150 |
| XSE FWD | $28,040 | $28,840 | +$800 |
| Hybrid XLE FWD | $28,190 | $29,340 | +$1,150 |
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