Used 2017 Toyota Corolla for Sale near Maine

Compare 2017 Toyota Corolla Trims

The 2017 Toyota Corolla offers a range of trims from budget-friendly options to more feature-rich models, all with efficient fuel economy.

• Starting at $12,599
• Best MPG/MPGe: 30 city / 40 hwy
• Most Popular: LE

Trim Overview

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Trim Deep Dives

L — "Who It's For"

The L is the pick for shoppers who want a budget-friendly option without sacrificing essential features.

• Avg. market price: $12,599 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 28 city / 36 hwy
• Inventory: 444 listings
• View L listings

LE — "Who It's For"

The LE is the pick for shoppers who want a well-rounded compact car with popular features at a reasonable price.

• Avg. market price: $14,198 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 28 city / 36 hwy
• Inventory: 2,278 listings — widest selection in the lineup
• View LE listings

LE Eco — "Who It's For"

The LE Eco is the pick for shoppers who want the best fuel efficiency without stepping up to a higher price point.

• Avg. market price: $15,451 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 30 city / 40 hwy
• Inventory: 34 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
• View LE Eco listings

SE — "Who It's For"

The SE is the pick for shoppers who want a sporty feel with added tech features without a significant price jump.

• Avg. market price: $14,095 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 28 city / 36 hwy
• Inventory: 407 listings
• View SE listings

XLE — "Who It's For"

The XLE is the pick for shoppers who want a more luxurious experience with premium features in a compact car.

• Avg. market price: $17,041 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 28 city / 36 hwy
• Inventory: 38 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
• View XLE listings

50th Anniversary Edition — "Who It's For"

The 50th Anniversary Edition is the pick for shoppers who want a unique style with essential features at a competitive price.

• Avg. market price: $14,360 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 28 city / 36 hwy
• Inventory: 18 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
• View 50th Anniversary Edition listings

XSE — "Who It's For"

The XSE is the pick for shoppers who want a fully loaded compact car with all the latest tech features.

• Avg. market price: $16,250 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 28 city / 36 hwy
• Inventory: 51 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
• View XSE listings

Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — LE

With 2,278 active listings, the LE is the clear volume leader in the lineup.

Browse LE listings

Best Budget Option — L

At $12,599 avg market price — below the lineup median of $14,360 — it's the most accessible entry point.

Browse L listings

Best for Fuel Economy — LE Eco

With an impressive 30/40 MPG/MPGe, the LE Eco is the most fuel-efficient option in the lineup.

Browse LE Eco listings

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 2, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.

How much does the 2017 Toyota Corolla cost?

Prices have held steady compared to this time last year, signaling a stable and predictable market for this model year.

There are 1,856 listings available, which gives you a solid pool to compare against. If you find a listing below $13,151.77, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

Is the 2017 Toyota Corolla a good car?

Yes — the 2017 Toyota Corolla earns a 4.5/5 user rating and a 6.17/10 expert rating. The model scores 7/10 across Look and feel, Form and function, and Technology.

Owners consistently praise its fuel efficiency, comfort, reliability, and ride quality. The overview also frames it as a practical daily driver with added standard safety equipment and everyday convenience features. With 30.1% of listings marked as good or great deals, you still have room to shop selectively.

Is the 2017 Toyota Corolla reliable?

Owners rate it 4.5/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

Drivers repeatedly describe it as reliable and praise its trouble-free, dependable character. The expert notes also point to a car that is meant to be easy to live with over the long term, especially for buyers who want a straightforward commuter. For used shoppers, the main ownership risk is less about the badge and more about finding a well-kept example that has not been worn down by age, mileage, or deferred maintenance.

What should I look for when buying a used 2017 Toyota Corolla?

At 47.8% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

You should start with a vehicle history report and then prioritize a pre-purchase inspection, especially if the car has had bodywork or shows uneven panel gaps, tire wear, or paint mismatch. Focus on overall condition, because the market includes a large number of cars and not all of them will have the same maintenance history or cosmetic quality. A careful test drive should also confirm that the car feels consistent under braking, acceleration, and highway cruising.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The base L trim gets Toyota Safety Sense P, adaptive cruise, a 6.1-inch touchscreen with Entune, and air conditioning, while the LE adds 16-inch wheels, keyless entry, auto climate control, heated mirrors, and variable intermittent wipers. The XLE adds alloy wheels, keyless ignition and entry, pleather, heated seats, a sunroof, and a larger 7-inch display with HD and satellite radio plus navigation.
• Powertrain: The Corolla uses a 1.8-liter engine with a CVT, and the performance notes describe it as underpowered, loud, and coarse, with sluggish acceleration and weak real-world efficiency.
• Safety package: Toyota Safety Sense P is standard and includes auto high beams, lane-departure warning with intervention, forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, and auto braking. A reversing camera is also standard, and trims below the SE use rear drum brakes.
• Infotainment: Base models get a 6.1-inch touchscreen with Entune, while the XLE upgrades to a 7-inch display with Entune Audio Plus, HD radio, satellite radio, and navigation. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are not included.
• Fuel efficiency: The performance data cites 28 city and 36 highway mpg, with a 32 mpg combined rating.

Which 2017 Toyota Corolla trim should I buy?

The 2017 Toyota Corolla is offered in 7 trim levels: L, LE, LE Eco, XLE, SE, XSE, and 50th-Anniversary Trim.

Here's the short version:

• L: This is the value-focused starting point, and it already includes Toyota Safety Sense P, adaptive cruise, a reversing camera, a 6.1-inch touchscreen with Entune, and air conditioning. It makes sense if you want the lowest-cost way into the Corolla without giving up the core safety tech.
• LE: This trim adds 16-inch wheels, keyless entry, auto climate control, heated mirrors, and variable intermittent wipers, making it the best-value pick for most shoppers who want a better everyday experience without moving too far up the price ladder.
• LE Eco: This version keeps the LE’s basic appeal but adds 15-inch wheels with low-rolling-resistance tires and efficiency-focused tuning. It suits you if maximizing efficiency matters more than extra features.
• XLE: This is the comfort-oriented choice, with alloy wheels, keyless ignition and entry, pleather, heated seats, a sunroof, and the larger 7-inch display with HD and satellite radio plus navigation. It is the right pick if you want the most upscale feel.
• SE: Toyota positions this as the sport-themed model, with 17-inch alloy wheels, a rear spoiler, sport seat and gauge cluster, a chrome exhaust tip, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. It is the trim to choose if you want the most distinctive look and a manual-transmission option.
• XSE: This trim builds on the SE with a sunroof, keyless entry and ignition, heated seats, and a power driver’s seat. It is the top choice if you want the most equipment and comfort.
• 50th-Anniversary Trim: This special edition adds unique 17-inch wheels, upgraded cloth and leather upholstery with black cherry contrast stitching, and anniversary badging and trim inside and out. It is mainly for shoppers who want the commemorative appearance package.

Safety Sense P is standard, but the base trims still miss some of the comfort and convenience features found higher up the lineup.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2017 Toyota Corolla?

This looks like a moderate, selective-buyer market, so you can shop carefully and still find worthwhile listings.

• Deal availability: 30.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 1,856 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have held steady compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 47.8% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $13,151.77, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2017 Toyota Corolla's resale value?

The current average of $13,733 sits slightly below last year's $13,744.

That small decline suggests the Corolla has been holding value in a fairly stable way rather than swinging sharply up or down. For a future seller, that kind of pricing pattern usually points to predictable demand and less risk of a sudden drop. The model’s broad appeal and strong owner satisfaction should help keep it easy to market when you decide to sell.

Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 4.5/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2017 Toyota Corolla safe?

It earns a five-star overall rating from NHTSA, but the IIHS gave it a Marginal result in the small-overlap front-impact test.

It earns a 5/10 safety score from our experts.

Toyota Safety Sense P is standard and brings auto high beams, lane-departure warning with intervention, forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, and auto braking. A reversing camera is also standard. The main caveat is the IIHS small-overlap result, and the expert safety commentary also flags the Corolla’s braking performance as a weakness, especially on trims below the SE that use rear drum brakes.

Should I buy a 2017 Toyota Corolla or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2017 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2017 if:

• 30.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• At 47.8% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.
• Price trend: Prices have held steady compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.5/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• Toyota made Safety Sense P standard, adding auto high beams, lane-departure warning with intervention, and forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection and auto braking.

Consider the 2016 if:

• At $12,823, the 2016 costs less than the current year's $13,733 average.
• It emphasizes fuel economy and cost-effectiveness in a value-first package.

The bottom line: If you want the safer, better-equipped version of this generation, the 2017 is the stronger pick. If your priority is spending less up front and you can live with fewer updates, the 2016 is the better price-sensitive alternative.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.