2009-13 Toyota Corolla | Consumer Guide Auto

Compact car; Built in Canada, USA

4-door sedan

transverse front-engine/front-wheel drive

Good condition price range: $5,200 – $16,300*

2009 Toyota Corolla Front

2009 Toyota Corolla Rear

2009 Toyota Corolla Interior

2009 Toyota Corolla Profile

Pros:	Fuel economy Ride
Cons:	Acceleration (manual transmission) Rear-seat room Road noise (XRS) Steering feel

Toyota’s take-no-chances approach has served legions of Corolla buyers who want a quiet, soft ride, and value good fuel economy over lively performance. The current model doesn’t stray from that formula-not even the sporty XRS. Aside from its reputation for reliability and strong resale value (marred somewhat by the highly-publicized recalls of other Toyota models early in 2010), today’s Corolla puts little distance between itself and the equally conservative Hyundai Elantra. That wouldn’t be an issue, except that the Hyundai comes with nicer interior appointments, and costs less (new or used) when comparably equipped.

Overview

Redesigning of Toyota’s compact front-drive sedan for 2009 gave it more available power, more standard safety features, and fresh styling. Although this Corolla sedan was 2.5 inches wider than the 2003-2008 version, other exterior and interior dimensions changed little. Corollas came in five trim levels for 2009, up from three in 2008. Base, LE, new XLE, and sporty S models held a 132-horsepower 1.8-liter four engine, which replaced a 126-hp 1.8-liter four-cylinder. The top-of-the-line XRS model had a 158-horsepower 2.4-liter four-cylinder. A five-speed manual transmission was standard. The optional automatic transmission was a five-speed on the XRS and a four-speed on other Corollas. The XRS included 17-inch wheels and four-wheel disc brakes, versus other models’ 15- or 16-inch wheels and front-disc/rear-drum brakes.

Standard safety features included antilock brakes, curtain side airbags, and front side airbags.

Traction control and an antiskid system were standard only on the XRS sedan, but optional on other models. A navigation system was available for the first time, optional on all but Base and LE models. Leather upholstery was an option exclusive to S and XRS versions. Note that Corolla lent its basic design and powertrains to Toyota’s Matrix wagon and the similar Vibe from General Motors’ Pontiac division. Corolla rivals included the Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, and Mazda 3. Now in their 10th generation, Corollas have been sold in the U.S. for four decades.

Yearly Updates

2010 Corolla
More standard safety features went into 2010 Corollas. Previously optional on all versions except the XRS, traction control and an antiskid system now were standard on all models. Corolla was one of the vehicles recalled for a sticking accelerator pedal, amid a flurry of negative publicity for the automaker.

2011 Corolla
The 2011 Toyota Corolla got a freshening that including updated exterior and interior styling. Base, LE, and S models returned, but the luxury-oriented XLE and sporty XRS were discontinued.

2012 Corolla
Only minor trim changes were evident on the 2012 Toyota Corolla.

2013 Corolla
While the Corolla and its features were mostly unchanged from 2012, Toyota bundled the extra-cost options in a slightly different way.

dohc I4
Engine Size (liters/cubic inches)	1.8/110
Engine HP	132
Engine Torque (lb-ft)	128

Avail. Trans.	EPA MPG (city/hwy)	MPG avg. as tested
5-speed manual	226/35

dohc I4

Engine Size (liters/cubic inches)

1.8/110

Engine HP

132

Engine Torque (lb-ft)

128

Avail. Trans.

EPA MPG (city/hwy)

MPG avg. as tested

5-speed manual

226/35

dohc I4
Engine Size (liters/cubic inches)	1.8/110
Engine HP	132
Engine Torque (lb-ft)	128

Avail. Trans.	EPA MPG (city/hwy)	MPG avg. as tested
4-speed automatic	26/34

dohc I4

Engine Size (liters/cubic inches)

1.8/110

Engine HP

132

Engine Torque (lb-ft)

128

Avail. Trans.

EPA MPG (city/hwy)

MPG avg. as tested

4-speed automatic

26/34

dohc I4
Engine Size (liters/cubic inches)	2.4/144
Engine HP	158
Engine Torque (lb-ft)	162

Avail. Trans.	EPA MPG (city/hwy)	MPG avg. as tested
5-speed manual	22/30

dohc I4

Engine Size (liters/cubic inches)

2.4/144

Engine HP

158

Engine Torque (lb-ft)

162

Avail. Trans.

EPA MPG (city/hwy)

MPG avg. as tested

5-speed manual

22/30

dohc I4
Engine Size (liters/cubic inches)	2.4/144
Engine HP	158
Engine Torque (lb-ft)	162

Avail. Trans.	EPA MPG (city/hwy)	MPG avg. as tested
5-speed automatic	22/30

dohc I4

Engine Size (liters/cubic inches)

2.4/144

Engine HP

158

Engine Torque (lb-ft)

162

Avail. Trans.

EPA MPG (city/hwy)

MPG avg. as tested

5-speed automatic

22/30

Ratings

Model Tested: 2010 Toyota Corolla XLE w/auto

Ratings values are on a 1-10 scale, with 10 being the best. With the exception of Value, these numbers reflect how the vehicle compares against the universe of vehicles, not just against rivals in its class.

Performance

Acceleration - 4

40%

Fuel Economy - 8

80%

Ride Quality - 6

60%

Steering/Handling - 4

40%

Quietness - 4

40%

Accommodations

Controls/Materials - 5

50%

Room/Comfort Front - 5

50%

Room/Comfort Rear - 3

30%

Cargo Room - 3

30%

Other

Value - 6

60%

Total: 48

Safety Ratings

Model Tested: 2009 Corolla 4-door sedan

NHTSA

(5 is the highest rating)

Front Impact Test

Driver Injury - 4

80%

Front Passenger Injury - 4

80%

Side Impact Test

Driver Injury - 5

100%

Rear Passenger Injury - 4

80%

HLDI

(A score of 100 is average. Lower is better)

Collision	N/A
Injury	N/A
Theft	N/A

2009 Toyota Corolla	Pricing Effective: 04/22/2009
Model Pricing	Retail Price	Dealer Price	Destination
Base 4-door sedan, manual	$ 15,350	$ 14,352	$ 750
Base 4-door sedan, automatic	16,150	15,100	750
LE 4-door sedan, automatic	16,750	15,326	750
S 4-door sedan, manual	16,420	15,023	750
S 4-door sedan, automatic	17,250	15,783	750
XLE 4-door sedan, automatic	17,650	16,149	750
XRS 4-door sedan, manual	18,860	17,256	750
XRS 4-door sedan, automatic	20,050	18,345	750
Price Note: Prices are for vehicles distributed by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. The dealer invoice and destination charge may be higher in areas served by independent distributors.

Standard Equipment
Base : 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine, 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission, dual front airbags, front side airbags, curtain side airbags, antilock brakes, brake assist, front-seat active head restraints, daytime running lights, tire-pressure monitor, emergency inside trunklid release, air conditioning, interior air filter, tilt/telescopic steering wheel, cloth upholstery, front bucket seats, height-adjustable driver seat, center console, split folding rear seat, power mirrors, AM/FM/CD/MP3 player, digital-media player connection, tachometer, outside-temperature indicator, intermittent wipers, rear defogger, theft-deterrent system, 195/65R15 tires, wheel covers
LE adds: power windows, power door locks
S adds: leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, trip computer, fog lights, 205/55R16 tires, (Deletes power windows)
XLE adds: power windows, remote keyless entry, variable-intermittent wipers, (Deletes leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, fog lights)
XRS adds: 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine, 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission, traction control, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, antiskid system, leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, cruise control, intermittent wipers, fog lights, rear spoiler, 215/45R17 tires, alloy wheels, (Deletes power windows, remote keyless entry, variable-intermittent wipers)

Optional Equipment
Option Note: Postproduction options also available.
Major Packages
Option	Avail.	Retail	Dealer
Power Pkg.	S, XRS	$635	$508
Power windows and door locks.
Sport Pkg.	S	1495	1196
Cruise control, power windows, remote keyless entry, rear spoiler, 205/55R16 tires, alloy wheels.
Leather Pkg.	S	1550	1240
Leather Pkg.	XRS	1490	1192
Leather upholstery, leather shifter. Requires Power Pkg. or Sport Pkg.
All Weather Guard Pkg.		150	125
Heated power mirrors, heavy-duty heater, rear-seat heat ducts.
Safety
Option	Avail.	Retail	Dealer
Antiskid system		250	215
Includes traction control. Std. XRS.
Comfort & Convenience Features
Option	Avail.	Retail	Dealer
Navigation system	S, XLE, XRS	1300	1105
NA w/JBL AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer.
Power sunroof	S, LE, XLE, XRS	890	712
Cruise control	Base, LE, S, XLE	250	200
AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer	Base, LE	240	180
AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer	S, XLE, XRS	200	150
JBL AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer	S, XLE, XRS	1060	795
Includes satellite radio, wireless cell phone link. XLE, XRS require Power Pkg. S requires Sport Pkg.
Satellite radio		449	359
Remote keyless entry	LE	245	196
Remote engine start		529	380
Requires automatic transmission.
Cigarette lighter		30	24
Rubber floormats		99	59
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Option	Avail.	Retail	Dealer
Rear spoiler	S	200	160
Mud guards		99	65
Alloy wheels	LE	580	464
Alloy wheels	S, XLE	410	328
LE includes 205/55R16 tires.

2010 Toyota Corolla	Pricing Effective: 03/24/2009
Model Pricing	Retail Price	Dealer Price	Destination
Base 4-door sedan, manual	$ 15,350	$ 14,352	$ 720
Base 4-door sedan, automatic	16,150	15,100	720
LE 4-door sedan, automatic	16,750	15,326	720
S 4-door sedan, manual	16,420	15,023	720
S 4-door sedan, automatic	17,250	15,783	720
XLE 4-door sedan, automatic	17,650	16,149	720
XRS 4-door sedan, manual	18,860	17,256	720
XRS 4-door sedan, automatic	20,050	18,345	720
Price Note: Prices are for vehicles distributed by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. The dealer invoice and destination charge may be higher in areas served by independent distributors.

Standard Equipment
Base : 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine, 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission, traction control, dual front airbags, front side airbags, curtain side airbags, antilock brakes, brake assist, antiskid system, front-seat active head restraints, daytime running lights, tire-pressure monitor, emergency inside trunklid release, air conditioning, interior air filter, tilt/telescopic steering wheel, cloth upholstery, front bucket seats, height-adjustable driver seat, center console, split folding rear seat, power mirrors, AM/FM/CD/MP3 player, digital-media player connection, tachometer, outside-temperature indicator, intermittent wipers, rear defogger, automatic headlights, theft-deterrent system, 195/65R15 tires, wheel covers
LE adds: power windows, power door locks
S adds: leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, trip computer, fog lights, 205/55R16 tires, (Deletes power windows)
XLE adds: power windows, remote keyless entry, variable-intermittent wipers, (Deletes leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, fog lights)
XRS adds: 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine, 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, cruise control, intermittent wipers, fog lights, rear spoiler, 215/45R17 tires, alloy wheels, (Deletes power windows, remote keyless entry, variable-intermittent wipers)

Overview

Yearly Updates

Engines

Road Test

Performance

Accommodations

Other

Total: 48

Specifications

NHTSA

HLDI

Trouble Spots

Recall History

Equipment Lists

Pricing

2011 Toyota Corolla	Pricing Effective: 04/07/2011
Model Pricing	Retail Price	Dealer Price	Destination
Base 4-door sedan, manual	$ 15,600	$ 14,742	$ 760
Base 4-door sedan, automatic	16,400	15,498	760
LE 4-door sedan, automatic	17,300	16,006	760
S 4-door sedan, manual	17,470	16,190	760
S 4-door sedan, automatic	18,300	16,959	760
Price Note: Prices are for vehicles distributed by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. The dealer invoice and destination charge may be higher in areas served by independent distributors.

Standard Equipment
Base : 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine, 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission, traction control, dual front airbags, front side airbags, curtain side airbags, antilock brakes, brake assist, antiskid system, front-seat active head restraints, daytime running lights, tire-pressure monitor, emergency inside trunklid release, air conditioning, interior air filter, tilt/telescopic steering wheel, cloth upholstery, front bucket seats, height-adjustable driver seat, center console, split folding rear seat, power mirrors, AM/FM/CD/MP3 player, digital-media player connection, tachometer, outside-temperature indicator, intermittent wipers, rear defogger, theft-deterrent system, 195/65R15 tires, wheel covers
LE adds: cruise control, heated power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry
S adds: steering wheel radio controls, trip computer, fog lights, rear spoiler, 205/55R16 tires, alloy wheels

2012 Toyota Corolla	Pricing Effective: 01/10/2012
Model Pricing	Retail Price	Dealer Price	Destination
L 4-door sedan, manual	$ 16,130	$ 15,243	$ 760
L 4-door sedan, automatic	16,960	16,027	760
LE 4-door sedan, automatic	17,910	16,570	760
S 4-door sedan, manual	17,990	16,674	760
S 4-door sedan, automatic	18,820	17,439	760
Price Note: Prices are for vehicles distributed by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. The dealer invoice and destination charge may be higher in areas served by independent distributors.

Standard Equipment
L : 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine, 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission, traction control, dual front airbags, front side airbags, curtain side airbags, antilock brakes, brake assist, antiskid system, front-seat active head restraints, daytime running lights, tire-pressure monitor, emergency inside trunklid release, air conditioning, interior air filter, tilt/telescopic steering wheel, cloth upholstery, front bucket seats, height-adjustable driver seat, center console, split folding rear seat, power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/CD/MP3 player, digital-media player connection, tachometer, trip computer, outside-temperature indicator, intermittent wipers, rear defogger, theft-deterrent system, 195/65R15 tires, wheel covers
LE adds: cruise control, heated power mirrors, USB port, steering wheel radio controls, wireless cell-phone link, variable-intermittent wipers, 205/55R16 tires
S adds: fog lights, rear spoiler, alloy wheels

2013 Toyota Corolla	Pricing Effective: 09/25/2012
Model Pricing	Retail Price	Dealer Price	Destination
L 4-door sedan, manual	$ 16,230	$ 15,338	$ 795
L 4-door sedan, automatic	17,060	16,122	795
LE 4-door sedan, automatic	18,180	16,821	795
S 4-door sedan, manual	18,230	16,896	795
S 4-door sedan, automatic	19,060	17,663	795
Price Note: Prices are for vehicles distributed by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. The dealer invoice and destination charge may be higher in areas served by independent distributors.