For those seeking an affordable and fuel-efficient compact sedan that can hold four adults while boasting strong safety scores and excellent reliability ratings, the 2024 Toyota Corolla sedan checks all the right boxes.
The 2024 Toyota Corolla sedan isn’t as powerful or fun to drive as some Mazda3, Honda Civic, or Hyundai Elantra models. Still, it does provide most of the creature comforts we’ve come to expect in a modern car, and its resale figures are still near the top of the class.
Corolla trims include the economical LE, sporty SE, mysterious Nightshade, and well-equipped XSE.
Those seeking better fuel economy can look to the Corolla Hybrid. In contrast, those looking for something sportier but still practical can opt for the Corolla Hatchback or the even sportier GR Corolla. All three cars are reviewed separately.
Prices are current at the time of publishing.
What’s New:
The Toyota Corolla Nightshade Edition returns for 2024, bringing a more sinister look featuring blacked-out trim and bronze wheels.
Our Recommendation:
The Toyota Corolla LE trim with the optional safety upgrades is the best value here, although you can get many of the same features for not much more in the sportier SE. If great audio is something you can’t live without, only the Nightshade and XSE offer the JBL audio upgrade.
Corolla LE
Starts at $21,900 | See 2024 Toyota Corolla LE for Sale
- 169-horsepower 4-cylinder engine
- LED headlights
- Adaptive cruise control
- Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- 8-inch infotainment touchscreen
- Automatic climate control
- Automatic high-beam headlights
- Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 safety suite
- 10 airbags
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Corolla SE
Starts at $24,340 | See 2024 Toyota Corolla SE for Sale
- Black grille with sport mesh
- LED signature daytime running lights
- Premium sport seats
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel, paddle shifters
- Metallic interior trim
- Smart Key
- Heated side mirrors
- Chrome-tipped exhaust
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Corolla Nightshade
Starts at $ 25,340 | See 2024 Toyota Corolla Nightshade for Sale
- Black exterior trim
- Black mesh grille
- Black rear spoiler and rocker panels
- 18-inch bronze alloy wheels
- Black mirror caps
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Corolla XSE
Starts at $27,000 | See 2024 Toyota Corolla XSE for Sale
- SofTex-seat upholstery
- Power driver’s seat
- Power moonroof with sliding sunshade
- Blind-spot monitor
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Heated body-color side mirrors
- 7-inch digital instrument cluster
- Wireless smartphone charger
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2024 Toyota Corolla LE: $21,900
The LE combines necessary safety and comfort features in a practical sedan that is affordable on almost any budget.
The 2024 Toyota Corolla derives power from a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine good for 169 hp hooked to a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). The pairing provides adequate acceleration with exceptional fuel economy (up to 41 mpg on the highway). It’s the same engine used in all Corolla sedan trims, but the LE’s smaller wheel and tire package help it return an additional mpg in city and highway fuel economy tests.
The LE includes Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, an impressive suite of driver assists that includes adaptive cruise control, automatic high-beam headlights, forward collision warning with pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning with steering assists, and automatic emergency braking.
Additional safety equipment features 10 airbags, including front and rear side-impact airbags, a rearview monitor, a tire pressure monitor, and a hill-start assist, which prevents the Corolla from rolling backward when stopped on an incline.
There is nothing sporty or eye-catching about the LE’s exterior, but some features are unexpected at this price point. You’ll find 16-inch steel wheels with full covers, LED headlights and taillights, remote keyless entry, and power side mirrors.
The LE’s cabin boasts cloth upholstery fitted to manually adjustable front seats with driver’s height adjustment and a 60/40-split folding rear seat with a folding center armrest.
Amenities include a tilt/telescoping steering wheel, single-zone automatic climate control, a 4.2-inch multi-information display, four USB-C ports (two up front and two in back), and one-touch up/down power windows.
A large 8-inch touchscreen and a 6-speaker AM/FM radio cover infotainment duties. SiriusXM satellite radio is included (requires a subscription after the 3-month trial period ends), as is Bluetooth hands-free phone connectivity, wireless Apple CarPlay, and wireless Android Auto.
Toyota Connected Services include service reminders, lost or stolen vehicle locator, and emergency assistance, with a trial period of up to 10 years for the Service and Safety Connect programs. Additional subscription-based Connected Services apps bring cloud-based navigation, a Wi-Fi hot spot, and remote start.
Buyers looking for more creature comforts can upgrade to the LE Convenience Package, which brings the Smart Key proximity key fob with a push-button start, a blind-spot monitor, rear cross-traffic detection, heated side mirrors, and 16-inch alloy wheels.
The LE Premium Package includes the Convenience Package, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a wireless charging pad, and a power tilt/slide moonroof.
With the $1,095 destination charge, the 2024 Toyota Corolla LE costs $22,995. On a 60-month loan at 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment works out to $434. See 2024 Toyota Corolla LE models for sale near you
2024 Toyota Corolla LE includes:
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control – This advanced cruise control system maintains a safe distance between you and the car ahead at speeds above 20 mph.
Automatic high-beam headlights – The system automatically turns on the high beams in low-light conditions. The high beams automatically switch off when encountering another vehicle ahead or oncoming traffic.
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto – Negates the need for an open USB port or the correct cable.
2024 Toyota Corolla SE: $24,340
The SE builds off the LE, bringing a sportier look to the Corolla with a sport mesh gloss-black grille, gray side rocker panels, a color-keyed rear spoiler, chrome exhaust tips, and 18-inch alloy wheels.
Heated side mirrors are standard, as is Toyota’s Smart Key proximity keyless entry system. With Smart Key, you need only have the key fob with you, but not necessarily in hand. Just approach the car, place your hand behind the door handle, and the door unlocks. Doing the same on the passenger side unlocks all the doors.
The SE’s interior gains premium sport seats with sport cloth, a leather-trimmed steering wheel, lighted visor vanity mirrors, and metallic accents.
A Convenience Package adds a blind-spot monitor, rear cross-traffic detection, and heated side mirrors. The SE Premium Package includes the Convenience Package but adds a wireless charging pad and a power moonroof with a sliding sunshade.
With the $1,095 destination charge, the 2024 Toyota Corolla SE costs $25,435. On a 60-month loan at 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment works out to $480. See 2024 Toyota Corolla SE models for sale near you
2024 Toyota Corolla SE includes:
18-inch wheels – The SE’s larger wheels look great and come with lower-profile tires that help improve cornering and handling.
Heated side mirrors – Heating elements behind the mirrors keep ice and snow from building up and blocking your view.
Available power moonroof – A great way to let in more fresh air or, when closed, more light.
2024 Toyota Corolla Nightshade: $25,340
The Nightshade is a unique styling package that adds or replaces features found on the Corolla SE. The Nightshade treatment adds black exterior trim, badges, mirror caps, and mesh grille. Bronze-colored 18-inch alloy wheels, as do black side rocker panels and a black rear spoiler, set the whole thing off.
Also standard on the Nightshade Corolla are heated side mirrors, sport seats with sport fabric inserts, and three paint choices: Midnight Black, Ice Cap, or Classic Silver.
Options for the 2024 Toyota Nightshade include the SE Convenience Package and a 9-speaker JBL audio system that has an amplifier and a subwoofer.
With the $1,095 destination charge, the 2024 Toyota Corolla Nightshade costs $26,435. On a 60-month loan at 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment works out to $499. See 2024 Toyota Corolla Nightshade models for sale near you
2024 Toyota Corolla Nightshade includes:
Blackout trim – Copious amounts of black trim and exterior bits give the Nightshade a somewhat ominous appearance. Who says a Corolla can’t be cool?
18-inch alloy wheels – The Nightshade’s 18-inch alloy wheels, in a bronze color, have a distinctive look.
Available JBL audio – The 9-speaker JBL audio upgrade is a must-have if you like loud music without distortion.
2024 Toyota Corolla XSE: $27,000
The fanciest Corolla is the XSE. It assumes much of the LE and SE’s optional equipment, including Smart Key, a blind-spot monitor, rear cross-traffic detection, and a power moonroof.
The XSE retains the SE’s sporty 18-inch alloy wheels, then adds a gray metallic rear spoiler, heated front seats, an 8-way power driver’s seat with power lumbar support, SofTex synthetic leather upholstery with cloth inserts, and steering wheel paddle shifters.
Also standard are a configurable 7-inch digital gauge cluster and a wireless charging pad.
The only option is the JBL audio upgrade.
With the $1,095 destination charge, the 2024 Toyota Corolla XSE costs $28,095. On a 60-month loan at 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment works out to $530. See 2024 Toyota Corolla XSE models for sale near you
2024 Toyota Corolla XSE includes:
Blind-spot monitor – Alerts the driver of potential hazards lurking in the car’s blind spots.
Power driver’s seat – This 8-way adjustable seat includes power lumbar for better lower back support.
Digital cluster – The XSE’s 7-inch digital cluster adds a high-tech feel to the cabin, giving the driver more say in what data is displayed.
