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2012 Toyota Corolla vs. 2016 Toyota Corolla Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

2012 Toyota Corolla vs. 2016 Toyota Corolla Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,299

2012 Toyota Corolla L   
Difference: $1,074

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,156

2012 Toyota Corolla L   
Difference: $988

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122016
ModelCorollaCorollaCorollaCorolla
TrimLLESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,130 $17,910 $17,990 $17,300
Base Invoice $15,243 $16,570 $16,674 $16,349
Floor mats 200 200 200 225
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 20 20 20 26
Cargo net 51 51 51 49
Mud guards 99 99   129
Bodyside moldings 209 209 209 209
4-speed automatic 830   830 600
Floor mats 127 127 127 140
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 17 17 17 16
Cargo net 35 35 35 32
Mud guards 65 65   80
Bodyside moldings 125 125 125 125
4-speed automatic 784   765 567
Options (change) 1,409 579 1,310 1,238
Options (change) 1,153 369 1,069 960
Destination 760 760 760 835
Total Price $18,299 $19,249 $20,060 $19,373
Total Invoice $17,156 $17,699 $18,503 $18,144

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2012 Toyota Corolla vs. 2016 Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2016 Toyota Corolla L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $301
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $245
Model Year2012201220122016
ModelCorollaCorollaCorollaCorolla
TrimLLESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine132hp I4132hp I4132hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionA4A4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG26/34 MPG26/34 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/55-16205/55-16195/65-15
Total Price$18,299$19,249$20,060$19,373
Adjustments for Features0-650-1,275-1,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,299$18,599$18,785$17,998
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$486$0
Total Invoice$17,156$17,699$18,503$18,144
Adjustments for Features0-598-1,176-1,288
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,156$17,101$17,327$16,856
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$226$0

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Features Comparison: 2012 Toyota Corolla vs. 2016 Toyota Corolla

Model Year2012201220122016
ModelCorollaCorollaCorollaCorolla
TrimLLESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0 $0$0
Variable intermittent wipers $75  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights  $125 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Trip computer $150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350 
Total Value of Features$800$1,450$2,075$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$650$1,275$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-598-1,176-1,288

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Specifications Comparison: 2012 Toyota Corolla vs. 2016 Toyota Corolla

Model Year20122016
ModelCorollaCorolla
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in106.3 in
Length178.7 in182.6 in
Width69.3 in69.9 in
Height57.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,745 lb.2,820 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.9 in43.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
2016 Toyota Corolla L

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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