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How much was a Toyota Corolla in 2000?

In the United States, a new 2000 Toyota Corolla typically carried an MSRP in the low-to-mid-teens of dollars, depending on trim and options.


The price varied by market and configuration: the base DX started at a modest figure, with mid-range CE and top-tier LE trims rising into the mid-$10,000s and higher when outfitted with popular options like automatic transmission and air conditioning. Global pricing followed local taxes, fees, and exchange rates, so sticker prices differed by country.


United States pricing by trim


Below are the typical starting prices by trim for the US market in 2000, reflecting the main configurations of the Corolla lineup.



  • DX (base): around $12,000

  • CE (mid-range): around $13,000

  • LE (top-tier): around $14,500–$15,500


Prices varied with included features, transmission choice (manual vs. automatic), and optional equipment such as air conditioning or power accessories. The 2-door and 4-door body styles also influenced the exact sticker price.


Global market snapshot


Across other major markets, sticker prices reflect local taxes, fees, and equipment levels. The following ranges illustrate typical starting prices for the Corolla outside the United States in 2000.



  • Europe: roughly €13,000–€16,000 (before VAT and local charges)

  • Canada: typically CAD 18,000–CAD 22,000

  • Japan: around ¥1.4–¥1.8 million


As with the US, local specifications, taxes, and dealer networks affected the final out-the-door price in each market.


Inflation-adjusted perspective


When adjusted for inflation to today’s dollars using typical CPI measures, the US base price of about $12,000 in 2000 would translate to roughly the low-to-mid $20,000s in 2024–2025 dollars, while the higher LE trim would approach the mid-to-upper $20,000s depending on the exact configuration. These figures provide a rough sense of buying power across eras and markets.


Summary


The 2000 Toyota Corolla spanned roughly $12,000 to $15,000 in the United States, with higher trims commanding more and regional differences shaping prices in other markets. Inflation-adjusted, those figures would sit in the roughly the low-to-mid $20,000s today for base to mid-range configurations, illustrating how a compact was positioned at the turn of the century.

How much did a Toyota Corolla cost in 2001?


2001 Toyota Corolla pricing starts at $2,170 for the Corolla CE Sedan 4D, which had a starting MSRP of $13,753 when new. The range-topping 2001 Corolla LE Sedan 4D starts at $2,309 today, originally priced from $14,863. KBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.)



How much was a Toyota Corolla in 2002?


2002 Toyota Corolla Pricing

Original MSRPKBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.)
CE Sedan 4D$13,533$2,296
S Sedan 4D$14,073$2,505
LE Sedan 4D$14,443$2,441



How much did a 2000 Corolla cost new?


Mileage: It gets about 32 miles per gallon, combined city-highway, with automatic transmission. Manual transmission yields slightly higher mileage. Price: Base price of the tested 2000 Corolla LE sedan with automatic transmission is $15,868. Dealer invoice on base model is $14,054.



How much did a Toyota Corolla cost in 1999?


The original MSRP for a 1999 Toyota Corolla ranged from approximately $12,258 for the base VE model to $15,708 for the top-of-the-line LE model with an automatic transmission. The price depended on the trim level (VE, CE, or LE) and options like air conditioning and a stereo.
 

  • VE Sedan: Started at approximately $12,258. 
  • CE Sedan: Started at approximately $12,948. 
  • LE Sedan: Started at approximately $14,908. 
  • Overall range: The total MSRP ranged from about $12,638 to $15,288 depending on the specific model and features. 


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