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2012 Toyota Corolla vs. 2018 Toyota Corolla Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2012 Toyota Corolla vs. 2018 Toyota Corolla Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,259

2012 Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $2,757

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,488

2012 Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $2,500

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelCorollaCorollaCorollaCorolla
TrimLESXLEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,910 $17,990 $21,985 $22,730
Base Invoice $16,570 $16,674 $20,357 $21,047
Entune 1,170 1,170    
Floor mats 200 200 224 224
Premium Package 860      
Cargo net 51 51 49 49
Mud guards 99   129 129
Bodyside moldings 209 209 209 209
Sunroof   420    
4-speed automatic   830    
Entune Audio with Navigation     525 525
Entune 1,041 1,041    
Floor mats 127 127 139 139
Premium Package 765      
Cargo net 35 35 32 32
Mud guards 65   80 80
Bodyside moldings 125 125 125 125
Sunroof   373    
4-speed automatic   765    
Entune Audio with Navigation     360 388
Options (change) 2,589 2,880 1,136 1,136
Options (change) 2,158 2,466 736 764
Destination 760 760 895 895
Total Price $21,259 $21,630 $24,016 $24,761
Total Invoice $19,488 $19,900 $21,988 $22,706

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2012 Toyota Corolla vs. 2018 Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2018 Toyota Corolla XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,773
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,647
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelCorollaCorollaCorollaCorolla
TrimLESXLEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine132hp I4132hp I4132hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionA4A4CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG26/34 MPG28/36 MPG28/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$21,259$21,630$24,016$24,761
Adjustments for Features0-150-4,530-5,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,259$21,480$19,486$19,731
Cost Above Minimum$0$221$0$245
Total Invoice$19,488$19,900$21,988$22,706
Adjustments for Features0-138-4,147-4,613
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,488$19,762$17,841$18,093
Cost Above Minimum$0$274$0$252

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Features Comparison: 2012 Toyota Corolla vs. 2018 Toyota Corolla

Model Year2012201220182018
ModelCorollaCorollaCorollaCorolla
TrimLESXLEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes   $150
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Intermittent wipers $0  
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25
Rear spoiler $200 $200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Fog lights$125$125  
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,570$1,720$6,100$6,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$4,530$5,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-138-4,147-4,613

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Specifications Comparison: 2012 Toyota Corolla vs. 2018 Toyota Corolla

Model Year20122018
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 in41.4 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
2012 Toyota Corolla LE

Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested125091%
Total Not Requested1259%

Option Package Details
2012 Toyota Corolla S

Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2018 Toyota Corolla XLE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entune Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2018 Toyota Corolla XSE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entune Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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