Since they were first created, the Toyota Corolla and the Toyota Camry have become respected kings of the road and have adapted well to the modern driver. They’ve become sportier and techier and more family-friendly by touting updated safety features and a quicker, peppier ride, among other things. This year, the Toyota Corolla and Camry are at the top of their game, leaving car buyers with one big question: which trim level of these modern masterpieces fits me best?
What follows is a detailed description of the most popular trim packages for the new Toyota Corolla and Camry, so you can better understand which suits you best.
The Corolla is known for being fun, highly functional, and fuel efficient. Toyota’s compact sedan is meant to make your commute as pleasant as possible by offering plenty of optional features. You can’t go wrong with the all-new Corolla, whether the essential LE with all the basic features, the sportier SE, or the upscaled XSE.
Corolla LE
The LE is a step up from the L model, and it offers similar miles per gallon, seating capacity, and engine performance. The difference lies in the available features. Here is what comes with the LE:
- A 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine with 169 horsepower and 151 pounds-feet of torque
- Both normal and eco-driving modes
- Continuous Dynamic shift with variable transmission (CVT)
- LED headlights, daytime running lights, and taillights
- A black grille
- Power exterior mirrors
- 16-inch steel wheels
- Auto climate control
- Fabric seats
- A six-way driver’s seat and four-way front passenger’s seat
- A 60/40 split fold-down rear seat
- A high-functioning instrument cluster including a 4.2-inch multi-information display
- Front and rear USB ports
- A backup camera with Projected Path
- An 8-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Andriod Audio
- Six speakers spread throughout the vehicle
- Toyota’s Safety Sense 3.0, which includes the pre-collision system with pedestrian detection; proactive driver assist; lane departure alert with steering assist; automatic high beams; road sign assist; and full-speed range dynamic radar cruise control
Corolla SE
If you are looking for something a little sportier, the SE is your trim level. This model offers paddle shifters on the steering wheel, a color-keyed rear spoiler, varying driving modes, a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine with 169 horsepower, and plenty more. Here are some of the other key features–the SE includes most of the LE features, plus:
- Normal, sport, and eco driving modes
- Multi-link rear suspension
- Accent lighting throughout
- A gloss black mesh sport grille
- Heated exterior mirrors
- Gray metallic sport rocker panels
- A rear spoiler
- 18-inch alloy wheels with a graphite-colored finish
- Variable intermittent windshield wipers
- A single exhaust with dual chrome tips
- Sport seats with sport fabric inserts
- A leather-trimmed steering wheel
- Metallic interior trim
- The Smart Key system on the front doors and trunk
Corolla XSE
The upscale XSE offers 31 miles per gallon in the city and 38 on the highway, and plenty of luxuriousness and high-tech features–it comes with most of the SE features, plus the following:
- Blind spot monitor warning indicators on exterior mirrors
- A Gray metallic rear spoiler
- A power tilt and side moonroof with a sliding sunshade
- Heated front seats
- SofTex seat upholstery
- An eight-way power driver’s seat
- Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters
- A premium instrument cluster with a 7-inch completely digital gauge cluster
- Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging
- Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert
Now, for the Camry–Toyota’s most bold and practical sedan. The Camry comes packed with features and modes, all designed to meet the needs of all types of drivers. Whether you need the bare essentials, a sporty vibe, or all the latest in technology, the Toyota Camry has you covered.
Camry LE
The LE is Camry’s base model, but since this is Toyota’s signature sedan, “base” means anything but the bare minimum. Here are its key features:
- A 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine with 203 horsepower and 184 pounds-feet of torque
- A direct shifting, eight-speed automatic transmission
- Bi-LED combination headlights with auto on and off
- LED daytime running lights
- Power exterior mirrors
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- A 4.2-inch multi-information display
- Fabric seat upholstery
- An eight-way power driver’s seat
- A six-way manual front passenger’s seat
- A 60/40 split fold-down rear seat
- Soft-touch material on the upper door trim
- A Linear dark interior trim
- A 7-inch touchscreen
- Six speakers
- Apple CarPlay and Andriod Audio
- Sirius XM Satelite Radio
- 12 volt outlets and USB ports
- Toyota’s Safety Sense 2.5+, which includes the pre-collision system with pedestrian detection; lane departure alert with steering assist; automatic high beams; lane tracing assist; road sign assist; and dynamic radar cruise control
- The Star Safety System
- An integrated backup camera including projected path
Camry SE
The SE is known for its dedication to ultimate style with soft-touch materials throughout the car, as well as, high-tech, and a touch of luxury. The SE is a good mix of all the trims, but its primary focus is on its panache. The Camry SE includes most of the features of the LE, plus these:
- Sport-tuned shock absorbers and springs
- A black headlight and grille
- Heated exterior mirrors with turn signal indicators
- 18-inch black machine-finished alloy wheels
- A color-keyed rear spoiler
- Dual chrome exhaust tips
- Sport SofTex seat upholstery with fabric inserts
- A leather-trimmed steering wheel
Camry XLE
At this level, the Camry comes with more comfort, updated technology, and a sporty demeanor. Not to imply the previous levels do not have these features, but the XLE takes them to a new level. Most of the LE features are included with the XLE, but there are quite a few extra:
- LED headlights along with LED accent lighting
- A chrome-accented grille
- Heated exterior mirrors with turn signal and blind spot monitor indicators
- Toyota’s Smart Key System on the front doors and trunk
- 18-inch dark gray machine-finish alloy wheels
- A chrome exhaust tip
- Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging
- Rear-seat air vents
- A 7-inch multi-information display
- Leather front seat upholstery
- An eight-way power front passenger’s seat
- Multi-stage heated front seats
- A leather-trimmed steering wheel
- Wood inlay interior trim throughout
- An auto-dimming rear-view mirror
- LED rear-seat reading lights
- Ambient interior lighting
- A 9-inch touchscreen
- Blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert
- Full-speed range dynamic radar cruise control
- An integrated backup camera with dynamic gridlines
Camry XSE
The classy XSE brings a bit of sophistocation and power to the Camry lineup, and you can even upgrade to a two-tone Midnight Black Metallic rear spoiler and roof plus all-wheel drive–not a bad option to consider! The XSE comes with most of the SE features, but also includes the following key features:
- 206 Horssepower
- LED headlights with LED accent lighting
- A gloss black grille with a sport mesh lower insert
- Heated exterior mirrors with turn signal and blind spot monitor indicators
- 19-in. gloss black alloy wheels
- A dual exhaust with quad chrome tips
- Toyota’s Smart Key System on the front doors and trunk
- Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging
- Rear-seat air vents
- A 7-in. multi-information display
- Leather front seat upholstery
- An eight-way power front passenger’s seat
- Multi-stage heated front seats
- Patterned metal interior trim
- An auto-dimming rear-view mirror
- LED rear-seat reading lights
- Ambient interior lighting throughout
- A 9-in. touchscreen
- Full-speed range dynamic radar cruise control
- Blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert
- An integrated backup camera with dynamic gridlines
Now, for the final step: a test drive. Pop into Mount Airy Toyota anytime and find yourself behind the wheel of any or all of these trim levels. Then let us know which one you like the best!
