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 Style Overview
The 2009 Toyota Corolla is a compact economy sedan. It's available in five trim levels -- base, LE, S, XLE and XRS. Base Corollas start you out with 15-inch steel wheels, air-conditioning, an MP3/WMA-capable CD stereo with an auxiliary audio jack, a tilt/telescoping steering wheel and power mirrors. The LE gains power windows and locks, along with body-color exterior mirrors. If you select the Corolla S, the LE's equipment upgrades move to the options list, but you gain 16-inch steel wheels, full underbody spoilers, foglights, sport seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and an extra pair of stereo speakers.Essentially a luxury version of the LE, the new Corolla XLE also gets the 16-inch wheels and upgraded stereo while adding amenities like a sliding center armrest, wood-grain interior trim, electroluminescent gauges, keyless entry and variable intermittent wipers. The top-of-the-line XRS, meanwhile, builds upon the S model's equipment list. Although it forgoes some of the XLE's standard conveniences, it adds a larger engine, 17-inch alloy wheels, sport-tuned suspension and steering, a front strut tower brace, a rear deck spoiler and chrome interior trim. Cruise control is also standard on the XRS; it's optional on other Corollas. Heated mirrors and satellite radio are optional across the Toyota Corolla line, while the S, XLE and XRS are eligible for a sunroof, an upgraded JBL sound system and a navigation system (with real-time traffic). Leather upholstery is available on the S and XRS only.
Style Comparisons
| Trim | Engine | Trans. | Wheels | Audio System | Seating | MSRP |
Current Vehicle:
4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M) |
1.8L inline 4 double overhead cam (DOHC) 16-valve engine |
5-speed manual transmission |
15 x 6.0 in. steel |
4-speaker, AM/FM in-dash single CD player with CD MP3 Playback, element antenna |
cloth upholstery |
$15,350 |
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S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M) |
1.8L inline 4 double overhead cam (DOHC) 16-valve engine |
5-speed manual transmission |
16 x 6.0 in. steel |
6-speaker, AM/FM in-dash single CD player with CD MP3 Playback, element antenna |
cloth upholstery |
$16,420 |
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LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A) |
1.8L inline 4 double overhead cam (DOHC) 16-valve engine |
4-speed automatic transmission |
15 x 6.0 in. steel |
4-speaker, AM/FM in-dash single CD player with CD MP3 Playback, element antenna |
cloth upholstery |
$16,750 |
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XLE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A) |
1.8L inline 4 double overhead cam (DOHC) 16-valve engine |
4-speed automatic transmission |
16 x 6.0 in. steel |
6-speaker, AM/FM in-dash single CD player with CD MP3 Playback, element antenna |
cloth upholstery |
$17,650 |
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XRS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M) |
2.4L inline 4 double overhead cam (DOHC) 16-valve engine |
5-speed manual transmission |
17 x 7.0 in. alloy |
6-speaker, AM/FM in-dash single CD player with CD MP3 Playback, element antenna |
cloth upholstery |
$18,860 |
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