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Used Toyota Corolla: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Toyota Corolla from 2010 to 2025, across 3 generations: what each year typically sells for (about $7,500 to $23,000), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2011–2019, 2021–2025. Look harder at or skip 2010, 2020.
2020–2025 Toyota Corolla
A sharper, more modern Corolla with better handling and standard driver aids.
Years to target: 2021–2025. Look harder at or skip: 2020. It has one of the most dependable records of any used car.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $16,500 | Look harder | 5 of 5 | ~80,000 |
| 2021 | $17,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~70,000 |
| 2022 | $18,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~55,000 |
| 2023 | $20,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~45,000 |
| 2024 | $22,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~35,000 |
| 2025 | $23,000* | Target | 5 of 5 | ~20,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- 2020: owner complaints spike (308, mostly the engine).
- The rear seat and trunk are on the small side, and the base 1.8-liter feels slow, so the 2.0-liter or hybrid is the better pick.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the LE: it adds blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert and automatic climate control over the L. The Hybrid LE is the value sweet spot, with AWD available from 2023.
On the test drive
Ask whether the CVT fluid has been changed, and feel for shudder or hesitation when pulling away. On a hybrid, ask for a battery health check.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from the start of this generation (2020).
- Adaptive cruise control: standard from the start of this generation (2020).
- Blind-spot monitoring: standard from 2023.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Prius 2019–2020 · $19,000–$20,500
- Acura ILX 2017–2018 · $19,500–$22,000
- Toyota Camry 2020 · $21,500
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2014–2019 Toyota Corolla
A roomier compact sedan, especially in back, with an efficient four-cylinder and low-drama reliability.
Years to target: 2014–2019. It has one of the most dependable records of any used car.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $11,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~135,000 |
| 2015 | $12,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~125,000 |
| 2016 | $13,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~115,000 |
| 2017 | $14,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~105,000 |
| 2018 | $16,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~95,000 |
| 2019 | $17,000* | Target | 5 of 5 | ~85,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- Acceleration is leisurely and the CVT can drone, and standard safety tech only arrived for 2017, so later years are worth seeking.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for a 2017 or newer LE: Toyota Safety Sense added standard automatic braking, adaptive cruise and lane departure alerts, and the LE adds automatic climate control over the L.
On the test drive
Ask whether the CVT fluid has been changed, and feel for shudder or hesitation when pulling away. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from 2017.
- Adaptive cruise control: standard from 2017.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Lexus CT 2014–2015 · $13,000–$14,500
- Toyota Camry 2016–2017 · $13,000–$14,500
- Acura ILX 2014 · $14,500
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2010–2013 Toyota Corolla
A simple, durable compact sedan with low running costs and a reputation for lasting a long time.
Years to target: 2011–2013. Look harder at or skip: 2010. It has one of the most dependable records of any used car.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $7,500 | Look harder | 4 of 5 | ~160,000 |
| 2011 | $8,000 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~150,000 |
| 2012 | $9,000 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~140,000 |
| 2013 | $9,500 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~130,000 |
Worth knowing
- 2010: owner complaints spike (1,264, mostly the airbags).
- The old four-speed automatic makes highway driving buzzy, and the cabin feels basic, so judge condition and maintenance history over mileage.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Target the LE: it brings power windows and locks, cruise control and keyless entry that the base car may lack. Early cars often lack Bluetooth, so check the audio unit.
On the test drive
Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: not offered in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: not offered in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Acura TSX 2010–2011 · $7,500–$8,500
- Toyota Camry 2011 · $8,500
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.