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2012 Toyota Corolla vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2012 Toyota Corolla vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,990

2012 Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $291

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,167

2008 Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $215

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelCorollaCorollaCorollaCorolla
TrimLESLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,910 $17,990 $15,615 $15,450
Base Invoice $16,570 $16,674 $14,131 $13,981
Floor mats 200 200 88 88
Premium Package 860      
Bodyside moldings 209 209    
Cargo net 51 51 49 49
Sunroof   420    
4-speed automatic   830 800 800
Audio Value Package     200  
All-Weather Guard Package     70 70
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package     1,400 1,400
Stability control     650 650
Antilock brakes (ABS)     300 300
Cargo mat     59 59
Alloy wheels     390  
Extra Value Package 1       900
Floor mats 127 127 55 55
Premium Package 765      
Bodyside moldings 125 125    
Cargo net 35 35 34 34
Sunroof   373    
4-speed automatic   765 724 724
Audio Value Package     180  
All-Weather Guard Package     59 59
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package     1,159 1,159
Stability control     559 559
Antilock brakes (ABS)     258 258
Cargo mat     36 36
Alloy wheels     312  
Extra Value Package 1       810
Options (change) 1,320 1,710 4,006 4,316
Options (change) 1,052 1,425 3,376 3,694
Destination 760 760 660 660
Total Price $19,990 $20,460 $20,281 $20,426
Total Invoice $18,382 $18,859 $18,167 $18,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2012 Toyota Corolla vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2012 Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $836
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $325
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelCorollaCorollaCorollaCorolla
TrimLESLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine132hp I4132hp I4126hp I4126hp I4
TransmissionA4A4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG26/34 MPG26/35 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16195/65-15195/65-15
Total Price$19,990$20,460$20,281$20,426
Adjustments for Features-600-7500-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,390$19,710$20,281$20,226
Cost Above Minimum$0$320$55$0
Total Invoice$18,382$18,859$18,167$18,335
Adjustments for Features-552-6910-180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,830$18,168$18,167$18,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$338$12$0

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Features Comparison: 2012 Toyota Corolla vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla

Model Year2012201220082008
ModelCorollaCorollaCorollaCorolla
TrimLESLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers $0 $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Rear spoiler $200 $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Trip computer$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Total Value of Features$1,950$2,100$1,350$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$600$750$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-552-6910-180

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Specifications Comparison: 2012 Toyota Corolla vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla

Model Year20122008
ModelCorollaCorolla
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in102.4 in
Length178.7 in178.3 in
Width69.3 in66.9 in
Height57.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,745 lb.2,595 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.9 in46.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
2012 Toyota Corolla LE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2008 Toyota Corolla LE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested15043%
Total Not Requested20057%
All-Weather Guard Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heavy-duty heater0No
Rear heat ducts50Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2008 Toyota Corolla S

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-Weather Guard Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heavy-duty heater0No
Rear heat ducts50Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%
Extra Value Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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