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Toyota Corolla Hybrid LE vs. Toyota Corolla SE

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota Corolla Hybrid LE and Toyota Corolla SE contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Toyota Corolla Hybrid LE and the Toyota Corolla SE.

In comparing the Toyota Corolla Hybrid LE's and the Toyota Corolla SE's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Corolla Hybrid LE has the advantage in the area of new vehicle base pricing. The Toyota Corolla SE has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value and base engine power. The Toyota Corolla Hybrid LE and Toyota Corolla SE have the same interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Corolla Hybrid LE's and the Toyota Corolla SE's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Corolla SE is a better car than the Toyota Corolla Hybrid LE.

Pricing: A used 2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid LE ranges from $23,998 to $29,975 while a used 2024 Toyota Corolla SE is priced between $23,968 to $28,018. For a new model, the Toyota Corolla Hybrid LE's price is between $24,595 and $28,634, with the Toyota Corolla SE priced between $25,226 and $28,262.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Toyota Corolla Hybrid LE loses 33.2 percent of its value and the Toyota Corolla SE loses 26.3 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Corolla SE retains 6.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Toyota Corolla Hybrid LE.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota Corolla Hybrid LE’s base engine makes 138 horsepower, and the Toyota Corolla SE base engine makes 169 horsepower.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Toyota Corolla Hybrid LE and the Toyota Corolla SE have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.

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Toyota Corolla Hybrid LE
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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$24,595 - $28,634

Starting MSRP:

$23,500

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$25,900

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$23,500 - $27,950

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$25,226 - $28,262

Starting MSRP:

$24,490

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)

$26,555

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)

$17,795 - $45,665

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$26,284

Price Range:

$23,998 - $29,975

Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$30,862

Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$27,111 - $36,636

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

316

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

7,659

# Good or Great Deals:

69

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$26,116

Price Range:

$23,968 - $28,018

Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)

$28,855

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)

$19,171 - $47,673

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

507

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

6,790

# Good or Great Deals:

150

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

$8,016

Depreciation %:

34.1%

Resale Value $:

$15,484

Residual Value %:

65.9%

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

31.6%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

31.6% - 39.9%

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

$6,663

Depreciation %:

27.2%

Resale Value $:

$17,827

Residual Value %:

72.8%

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact Cars)

31.6%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact Cars)

24.4% - 40.1%

Toyota Corolla Hybrid Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

8.4 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Toyota Corolla Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

9.1 / 10

Reliability:

8.5 / 10

Retained Value:

8.9 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Corolla Hybrid LE

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Life Expectancy:

N/A

Category Life Expectancy Range:

N/A

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Corolla SE

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

11.6

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)

11.2

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)

10.1 - 13.6

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

21.1%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.5

Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

2.6

Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

2.3 - 4.8

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.5

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

2.9

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

2 - 18.8

Toyota Corolla Hybrid Rankings

Most Affordable Hybrid Cars

1 / 10

Most Affordable Hybrid Small Cars

1 / 4

Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

5 / 25

Hybrid Small Cars with Best Resale Value

5 / 9

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid Cars

6 / 25

Best Hybrid Small Cars for Tall People

6 / 9

Most Comfortable Hybrid Small Cars

7 / 9

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Legroom

7 / 9

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

8 / 9

Safest Hybrid Cars

13 / 25

Most Comfortable Hybrid Cars

19 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars for Tall People

20 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Legroom

20 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

24 / 25

Toyota Corolla Rankings

Best Family Small Cars

1 / 43

Best Small Cars Under $25k

2 / 13

Most Reliable Small Cars

3 / 43

Best Small Cars

4 / 43

Safest Small Cars

4 / 43

Best Small Cars for the Money

5 / 13

Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

6 / 43

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

7 / 43

Most Affordable Small Cars

11 / 24

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

20 / 43

Small Cars with the Most Legroom

20 / 43

Most Comfortable Small Cars

26 / 43

Best Small Cars for Tall People

35 / 43

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Hybrid

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Other Toyota Corolla Hybrid Trim Levels

Nightshade, SE, XLE

Other Toyota Corolla Trim Levels

LE, Nightshade, XSE

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

2 years

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

2 years

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

138 hp @ 5200 rpm

Torque:

Not yet available

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.048 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

169 hp @ 6600 rpm

Torque:

151 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.054 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

1.8 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


32 / 41 / 35

Range (city/hwy):

422 / 541 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Seats

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Navigation System:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Seats

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Navigation System:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

42 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

54 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.1 inches

Rear Leg Room:

34.8 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

51.7 inches

Cargo Space:

13.1 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

88.6 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

42 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

54 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.1 inches

Rear Leg Room:

34.8 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

51.7 inches

Cargo Space:

13.1 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

88.6 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

2850 lbs

Width:

70.1 inches

Height:

56.5 inches

Length:

182.3 inches

Wheelbase:

106.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.3 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3110 lbs

Width:

70.1 inches

Height:

56.5 inches

Length:

182.5 inches

Wheelbase:

106.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.3 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

16.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

P205/55R16

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P225/40R18

Exterior Colors

Black

Midnight Black Metallic

Blue

Blueprint

Gray

Celestite / Underground

Red

Ruby Flare Pearl

Silver

Classic Silver Metallic

White

Ice Cap / Wind Chill Pearl

Exterior Colors

Black

Not available

Blue

Not available

Gray

Not available

Red

Not available

Silver

Not available

White

Not available

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Light Gray

Interior Colors

Black

Not available

Gray

Not available

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