2020 Toyota Corolla Trim Level & Price Differences
The 2019 Toyota Corolla is now for sale at Seeger Toyota in St. Louis, MO! The latest edition of this incredibly popular compact sedan is available in six different trim levels. In this review, we will compare the four most affordable options, so that anyone interested in purchasing or leasing the Corolla can come into the dealership with all the knowledge they need to find their next new car. If you have a specific question for any of our product specialists, call (314) 453-2377.
2019 Toyota Corolla Trims: Overview
From a casual glance, there does not seem to be a large difference between these four trim levels of the 2019 Toyota Corolla, but upon closer inspection several distinctions become obvious. The mid-level LE trim uses more premium materials than the base level L, the LE Eco was designed to decrease wind resistance and improve fuel economy, and the sporty 2019 Corolla SE trim has its own unique styling.
2019 Toyota Corolla L
MSRP: $18,700
- Piano-black grille
- 15-in. steel wheels
- Fabric-trimmed seats
- 60/40-split folding rear seat
2019 Toyota Corolla LE
MSRP: $19,135
- Piano-black grille
- 16-in. steel wheels
- Premium fabric-trimmed seats
- Decorative metallic interior trim
- Rear center armrest and cupholders
2019 Toyota Corolla LE Eco
MSRP: $19,535
- Piano-black grille
- 15-in. steel wheels
- Rear spoiler
- Premium fabric-trimmed seats
- Decorative metallic interior trim
- Rear center armrest and cupholders
2019 Toyota Corolla SE
MSRP: $20,645
- Sporty gloss-black mesh grille
- 17-in. black-painted alloy wheels
- Rear spoiler
- Moonroof
- SofTex®-trimmed sport seats with premium fabric inserts
- Decorative metallic interior trim
- Rear center armrest and cupholders
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel with paddle shifters
2019 Toyota Corolla Trims: Engine Options
A four-cylinder engine powers every new Toyota Corolla but depending on the trim, slightly different tuning produces different results. For example, the LE Eco has higher fuel economy than any other trim, and the SE has the most driver-focused handling at the expense of a slight dip in fuel economy.
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Engine |
1.8L I4 with dual variable valve timing |
1.8L I4 with Valvematic technology |
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Horsepower |
132 HP |
140 HP |
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Torque |
128 lb.-ft. |
126 lb.-ft. |
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City/Highway Fuel Economy |
· 28/36 MPG (L, LE) · 28/35 MPG (SE w/ CVT) · 27/35 MPG (SE w/ manual transmission) |
· 30/40 MPG (LE Eco) |
2019 Toyota Corolla Trims: Safety & Technology Options
All Toyota Corolla trims come with standard features including a rearview camera, 12V auxiliary power outlet and USB port, and steering wheel-integrated audio, Bluetooth®, phone, dashboard, and cruise controls. Furthermore, the Toyota Safety Sense™ P suite of active safety equipment including automatic emergency braking and the Star Safety System™ suite of passive safety equipment including stability control also come standard. Differences you should be aware of are listed below:
- The LE Eco is available with a special ECO driving mode while the SE comes standard with a special Sport driving mode.
- The LE has regular air conditioning while all other trims have automatic climate control.
- The LE, LE Eco, and SE come with remote keyless entry, and the SE is available with push button start.
- While all four trims come standard with a 6.1-in. infotainment touchscreen, the LE, LE Eco, and SE are available with a high-definition 7.0-in. infotainment touchscreen with Scout® GPS Link.
- While most Corolla trims come with a 3.5-in. monochrome driver information display in the instrument cluster, the SE has a 4.2-in. color display screen.
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