A 2021 Toyota Corolla still asks 56% of what a 2026 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 37 sedans we price, that ranks #25, below the 59% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 7 (−16.9%), after which losses ease to about 4.9% a year. Mileage costs it 40%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 1,685 listings.
Toyota Corolla value by year
The newest Corolla at under half the 2026 price is the 2019, with a median asking price of $12,800 (50% of it). A 2016 and a 2015 ask almost the same, $10,988 against $10,950, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $18,950 | $30,250 | 31 | |
| 2025 | $16,999 | $26,110 | 55 | |
| 2024 | $15,990 | $25,576 | 82 | |
| 2023 | $14,800 | $23,114 | 32 | |
| 2022 | $13,300 | $21,910 | 95 | |
| 2021 | $10,500 | $19,995 | 89 | |
| 2020 | $9,999 | $19,995 | 86 | |
| 2019 | $9,000 | $18,780 | 50 | |
| 2018 | $7,999 | $16,995 | 43 | |
| 2017 | $8,650 | $16,499 | 75 | |
| 2016 | $6,995 | $15,500 | 69 | |
| 2015 | $6,500 | $13,995 | 86 | |
| 2014 | $6,500 | $12,969 | 85 | |
| 2013 | $4,500 | $12,195 | 103 | |
| 2012 | $4,500 | $10,995 | 58 | |
| 2011 | $3,395 | $10,399 | 66 | |
| 2010 | $3,288 | $9,200 | 151 | |
| 2009 | $2,500 | $8,991 | 84 | |
| 2008 | $2,900 | $7,195 | 33 | |
| 2007 | $1,999 | $6,900 | 60 | |
| 2006 | $1,595 | $6,575 | 44 | |
| 2005 | $2,250 | $6,790 | 42 | |
| 2004 | $2,500 | $6,800 | 33 | |
| 2003 | $2,000 | $6,000 | 42 | |
| 2002 | $2,499 | $5,999 | 15 | |
| 2001 | $1,800 | $4,995 | 11 | |
| 2000 | $1,800 | $3,500 | 11 | |
| 1999 | $1,195 | $3,990 | 11 | |
| 1998 | $1,995 | $6,499 | 5 | |
| 1997 | $1,200 | $4,300 | 6 | |
| 1996 | $1,920 | $4,500 | 5 | |
| 1995 | $1,000 | $3,300 | 6 | |
| 1994 | $1,495 | $3,650 | 3 | |
| 1993 | $1,500 | $2,500 | 6 | |
| 1992 | $1,500 | $14,000 | 7 | |
| 1991 | $1,200 | $4,800 | 5 |
How the Toyota Corolla depreciates
The newest Toyota Corolla has a median asking price of $25,699; a 35-year-older one runs about $2,300 — roughly 91% lost over 35 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Toyota Corolla hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Subaru WRX keeps 68%, the Genesis G70 73% and the Volkswagen Jetta 60%, against 56% for the Corolla. The Subaru WRX, Genesis G70 and Volkswagen Jetta hold value better than the Corolla.
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Adjust your Toyota Corolla value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Toyota Corolla about 40% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2026 Toyota Corolla: a dealer trade-in offer is around $18,950, selling private-party nets about $25,699, and a lot asks near $30,250 — a $11,300 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the Corolla costs a median 17% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 8 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Toyota Corolla price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $17,995 (13) | $25,995 (94) | +44% |
| 2025 | $18,999 (31) | $22,255 (95) | +17% |
| 2024 | $20,000 (40) | $20,995 (187) | +5% |
| 2023 | $15,975 (34) | $18,972 (88) | +19% |
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Toyota Corolla value FAQ
How much is a Toyota Corolla worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $1,500 to $25,699 across 36 model years. A 2026 is worth about $25,699, the median of 31 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Toyota Corolla's value?
Among Corollas from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $21,500, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $9,475; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 40%.
Which Toyota Corolla year is the best value?
The newest Corolla at under half the 2026 price is the 2019, with a median asking price of $12,800 (50% of it). A 2016 and a 2015 ask almost the same, $10,988 against $10,950, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
Is a Toyota Corolla cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 17% more, across 8 recent model years in our listings.
Does the Corolla hold value better than the Subaru WRX?
No: over 5 years the Corolla keeps 56% of its value and the Subaru WRX 68%, by the median asking prices of the 2026 and 2021 model years.
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