2010 Toyota Corolla

2010 Toyota Corolla Price Range: $15,350 - $18,860

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Toyota Corolla to the dealership as the typical sedan. Producing a precise gas mileage evaluation is so tricky that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Toyota Corolla is the winner as far as fuel economy. The average sedan pales in comparison to the Corolla in terms of fuel economy. Regarding MSRP, the Corolla costs tremendously less than the typical sedan. The average sedan will cost you a bundle in gasoline every year compared to the Toyota Corolla. The Toyota Corolla will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the average sedan.

Utility
Neither the Toyota Corolla nor the typical sedan has a marked advantage when it comes to seating capacity.

Convenience
You'll most definitely take the Toyota Corolla for a fill-up approximately as often as the typical sedan.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the typical sedan offers a bit more head room than the Toyota Corolla, there really isn't much of a difference. The typical sedan is not particularly roomier for your passengers than the Toyota Corolla.

Dimensions
The typical sedan is tremendously heavier than the Corolla. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the typical sedan than the Corolla because of its bigger tank. The Toyota Corolla and the typical sedan compete for the same parking spaces. The Toyota Corolla's shorter wheelbase may produce a less-settled highway ride but a more agile feel in daily traffic than the typical sedan.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the average sedan packs quite a punch and will knock the Corolla down a few rungs. However, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the Corolla and the typical sedan likely handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The average sedan has a larger engine than the Corolla. Remember that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the average sedan is tremendously more powerful than the Toyota Corolla.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the Toyota Corolla isn't quite as generous as the typical sedan's.