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Used 2023 Toyota Corolla Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback is available in two trim levels: SE and XSE. Last year's Nightshade appearance package has been dropped from the lineup, though some of its features are available as options. The manual transmission is no longer available, meaning all Corolla Hatchbacks now use a 168-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder paired with a continuously variable transmission, or CVT, that drives the front wheels. Feature highlights for the SE and XSE include:

SE
Comes with a decent list of standard features, including:

  • 16-inch alloy wheels
  • LED headlights and taillights
  • Heated power mirrors
  • Automatic climate control
  • Keyless entry with push-button engine start
  • Fabric seat upholstery
  • Manually adjustable driver's seat
  • 60/40-split folding rear seat
  • Two USB ports
  • 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration (both with wireless connectivity)
  • Satellite radio
  • Connected services including a Wi-Fi hotspot

For 2023, Toyota has updated the Corolla Hatchback's driver aid suite. All Corolla Hatchbacks now come with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 that includes:

  • Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front and can also react to speed limit signs)
  • Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
  • Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
  • Automatic high-beam headlights

There are a few available options, including:

  • Black-painted grille, mirrors, antenna, rear spoiler and roof
  • SE Premium package
    • Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)

XSE
The top-level XSE trim includes all of the base model's features, adding:

  • 18-inch alloy wheels
  • LED foglights
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Bigger driver information display in the instrument cluster
  • Simulated leather seats with fabric inserts
  • Power-adjustable driver's seat
  • Heated front seats
  • Wireless charging pad
  • Upgraded JBL sound system
  • Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning

Which Corolla Hatchback trim does Edmunds recommend?

While we don't always recommend a vehicle's top trim, we think the XSE trim is the best of the Corolla Hatchback's two available trims. The base model is a bit thin on creature comforts compared to the XSE, so we think the step up in price is worth it.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Columbus, OH
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Corolla Hatchback SE
Corolla Hatchback XSE
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SE
2.0L 4cyl CVT
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Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
Navigation
Not available
Not available
Satellite radio
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
standard
standard
Parking assistance
Not available
Not available
Upholstery
cloth
leatherette
Heated seats
Not Available
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Not available
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not available
Not available
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Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
N/A
N/A
Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
169 hp @ 6,600 rpm
169 hp @ 6,600 rpm
Engine torque
151 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm
151 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
Tire size
205/55R16
225/40R18
Wheel size
Wheel type
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
32 / 41 / 35 MPG
30 / 38 / 33 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
13.2 gal.
13.2 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
422 / 541 miles
396 / 502 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
N/A
N/A
Curb weight
3,060 lb.
3,060 lb.
Ground Clearance
5.1 in.
5.1 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
70.5 in.
70.5 in.
Height
57.1 in.
57.1 in.
Length
172.0 in.
172.0 in.
Wheelbase
103.9 in.
103.9 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
17.8 cu. ft.
17.8 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
Front Head Room
38.4 in.
38.4 in.
Front Leg Room
42.0 in.
42.0 in.
Front Shoulder Room
53.9 in.
53.9 in.
Rear Head Room
37.6 in.
37.6 in.
Rear Leg Room
29.9 in.
29.9 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
54.5 in.
54.5 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$29,586
$32,316
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.39
$0.43
Depreciation
$7,345
$8,758
Financing
$3,857
$4,345
Taxes & Fees
$1,600
$1,780
Fuel
$7,038
$7,464
Insurance
$3,844
$3,844
Maintenance
$4,522
$4,745
Repairs
$1,380
$1,380
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Colors

Colors

Interior
Black, cloth
Moonstone, cloth
Black, leatherette
Moonstone, leatherette
Exterior
Finish Line Red
Blue Crush Metallic/Midnight Black Metallic
Classic Silver Metallic/Midnight Black Metallic
Classic Silver Metallic
Inferno
Wind Chill Pearl/Midnight Black Metallic
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Finish Line Red/Midnight Black Metallic
Magnetic Gray Metallic/Midnight Black Metallic
Blue Crush Metallic
Ice Cap
Midnight Black Metallic
Wind Chill Pearl
Finish Line Red
Blue Crush Metallic/Midnight Black Metallic
Classic Silver Metallic/Midnight Black Metallic
Classic Silver Metallic
Inferno
Wind Chill Pearl/Midnight Black Metallic
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Finish Line Red/Midnight Black Metallic
Magnetic Gray Metallic/Midnight Black Metallic
Blue Crush Metallic
Ice Cap
Midnight Black Metallic
Wind Chill Pearl