How much does the 2012 Toyota Corolla cost?

The 2012 Toyota Corolla has a starting MSRP of $16,130, ranging up to $18,820 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes L from $16,130; LE from $17,910; S from $17,990. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $5,999.

What is the fuel economy of the 2012 Toyota Corolla?

The 2012 Toyota Corolla achieves up to 30 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2012 Toyota Corolla have?

The 2012 Toyota Corolla offers up to 12.3 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How much can the 2012 Toyota Corolla tow?

The 2012 Toyota Corolla has a maximum towing capacity of up to 1,500 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

Is the 2012 Toyota Corolla safe?

The 2012 Toyota Corolla earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 5 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.

How many trims does the 2012 Toyota Corolla come in?

The 2012 Toyota Corolla is available in 3 trims (5 total configurations) across Sedan body styles with front wheel drive.

2012 Toyota Corolla

3 trims · 5 configurations · Sedan

From live listings

$5,999

251 for sale · Starting MSRP $16,130 – $18,820

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NHTSA safety

★★★★☆

4 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★★

Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA · 5 recalls on record

Toyota Corolla for sale

251 live listings from $5,999 · median $24,479

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Pricing

How much should you pay for the Toyota Corolla? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates, then shop live inventory.

MSRP by trim

Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.

Purchase information

Based on L

Total price (L MSRP)

$16,130

Typical monthly

$319/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

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Compare 2012 Toyota Corolla trims

L
2 configurations
MSRP
$16,130 – $16,960
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
27/34
Horsepower
132 hp
Torque
128 lb-ft
Engine
1.8L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
12.3
Max towing
1,500 lbs
LE
MSRP
$17,910
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
26/34
Horsepower
132 hp
Torque
128 lb-ft
Engine
1.8L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
12.3
Max towing
1,500 lbs
S
2 configurations
MSRP
$17,990 – $18,820
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
27/34
Horsepower
132 hp
Torque
128 lb-ft
Engine
1.8L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
12.3
Max towing
1,500 lbs

Compare 2012 Toyota Corolla trim specifications
Spec	L2 configurations	LE	S2 configurations
MSRP	$16,130 – $16,960	$17,910	$17,990 – $18,820
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	27/34	26/34	27/34
Horsepower	132 hp	132 hp	132 hp
Torque	128 lb-ft	128 lb-ft	128 lb-ft
Engine	1.8L I4 gas	1.8L I4 gas	1.8L I4 gas
Seating	5	5	5
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	12.3	12.3	12.3
Max towing	1,500 lbs	1,500 lbs	1,500 lbs

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: Lgas
LEgas
Sgas
Fuel type: Lregular unleaded
LEregular unleaded
Sregular unleaded
Cylinders: LI4
LEI4
SI4
Displacement: L1.8 L
LE1.8 L
S1.8 L
Horsepower: L132 hp
LE132 hp
S132 hp
Torque: L128 lb-ft
LE128 lb-ft
S128 lb-ft
Transmission: L5-speed manual
LE4-speed shiftable automatic
S5-speed manual
Drivetrain: Lfront wheel drive
LEfront wheel drive
Sfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: LSedan
LESedan
SSedan
Doors: L4
LE4
S4
Seating: L5
LE5
S5
Length: L180 in
LE180 in
S179.3 in
Width: L69.4 in
LE69.4 in
S69.4 in
Height: L57.7 in
LE57.7 in
S57.7 in
Wheelbase: L102.4 in
LE102.4 in
S102.4 in
Ground clearance: L5.8 in
LE5.8 in
S5.8 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: L12.3 cu ft
LE12.3 cu ft
S12.3 cu ft
Max towing: L1,500 lbs
LE1,500 lbs
S1,500 lbs
Curb weight: L2,734 lbs
LE2,800 lbs
S2,767 lbs
Fuel tank: L13.2 gal
LE13.2 gal
S13.2 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: L30
LE29
S30
City MPG: L27
LE26
S27
Highway MPG: L34
LE34
S34

Full specifications by trim
Spec	L	LE	S
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	I4	I4	I4
Displacement	1.8 L	1.8 L	1.8 L
Horsepower	132 hp	132 hp	132 hp
Torque	128 lb-ft	128 lb-ft	128 lb-ft
Transmission	5-speed manual	4-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed manual
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan
Doors	4	4	4
Seating	5	5	5
Length	180 in	180 in	179.3 in
Width	69.4 in	69.4 in	69.4 in
Height	57.7 in	57.7 in	57.7 in
Wheelbase	102.4 in	102.4 in	102.4 in
Ground clearance	5.8 in	5.8 in	5.8 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	12.3 cu ft	12.3 cu ft	12.3 cu ft
Max towing	1,500 lbs	1,500 lbs	1,500 lbs
Curb weight	2,734 lbs	2,800 lbs	2,767 lbs
Fuel tank	13.2 gal	13.2 gal	13.2 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	30	29	30
City MPG	27	26	27
Highway MPG	34	34	34

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