2021 Toyota Corolla Toyota Corolla 2021 2012 Toyota Corolla Toyota Corolla 2012

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

2021 Toyota Corolla vs. 2012 Toyota Corolla Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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

2021 Toyota Corolla vs. 2012 Toyota Corolla Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,800

2012 Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $5,786

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120122012
ModelCorollaCorollaCorollaCorolla
TrimXLEXSELES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,425 $25,925 $17,910 $17,990
Floor mats 224 224 200 200
Entune Audio with Navigation 525 525    
Cargo net 49 49 51 51
Mud guards 129 129 99  
Bodyside moldings 209 209 209 209
Premium Package     860  
Entune     1,170 1,170
Sunroof       420
Floor mats 139 139 127 127
Entune Audio with Navigation 360 388    
Cargo net 32 32 35 35
Mud guards 80 80 65  
Bodyside moldings 125 125 125 125
Premium Package     765  
Entune     1,041 1,041
Sunroof       373
Options (change) 1,136 1,136 2,589 2,050
Options (change) 736 764 2,158 1,701
Destination 1,025 1,025 760 760
Total Price $26,586 $28,086 $21,259 $20,800

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation 2021 Toyota Corolla dealer quotes or 2012 Toyota Corolla dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2021 Toyota Corolla vs. 2012 Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price: 2012 Toyota Corolla LE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: 2021 Toyota Corolla XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $897
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,467
Model Year2021202120122012
ModelCorollaCorollaCorollaCorolla
TrimXLEXSELES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine139hp I4169hp I4132hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-10A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/40-18205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$26,586$28,086$21,259$20,800
Adjustments for Features-5,080-5,680-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,506$22,406$20,609$20,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$900$0$191

Return to top

Features Comparison: 2021 Toyota Corolla vs. 2012 Toyota Corolla

Model Year2021202120122012
ModelCorollaCorollaCorollaCorolla
TrimXLEXSELES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
10-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
4-speed automatic  $800 
5-speed manual   $0
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$6,000$6,600$1,570$920
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,080$5,680$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-336-362-5960

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: 2021 Toyota Corolla vs. 2012 Toyota Corolla

Model Year20212012
ModelCorollaCorolla
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in102.4 in
Length182.3 in178.7 in
Width70.1 in69.3 in
Height56.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,911 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.3 in43.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft312.3 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
2021 Toyota Corolla XLE

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
2021 Toyota Corolla XSE

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
2012 Toyota Corolla LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested125091%
Total Not Requested1259%
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
2012 Toyota Corolla S

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

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Hatchbacks.
See TrueDelta's information for all Toyota models.