Used 2022 Toyota Corolla for Sale nearPortland, OR

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The 2022 Toyota Corolla offers a range of trims from budget-friendly to fully loaded, all with impressive fuel efficiency and FWD capability.

• Starting at $15,492
• Best MPG/MPGe: 31 city / 38 hwy
• Most Popular: LE FWD

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LE FWD — "Who It's For"

The LE FWD is the pick for shoppers who want a well-equipped sedan without breaking the bank. It's the most popular trim for its value.

• Avg. market price: $15,492 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 30 city / 38 hwy
• Inventory: 76 listings
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SE FWD — "Who It's For"

The SE FWD is the choice for those seeking a balance of performance and technology without stepping up to the higher trims.

• Avg. market price: $22,922 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 29 city / 36 hwy
• Inventory: 20 listings
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XSE FWD — "Who It's For"

The XSE FWD is ideal for buyers wanting a fully loaded experience with premium features and enhanced comfort.

• Avg. market price: $22,829 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 31 city / 38 hwy
• Inventory: 21 listings
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Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — LE FWD

With 76 active listings, the LE FWD is the clear volume leader in the lineup, offering great value.

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Best Budget Option — LE FWD

At $15,492 avg market price — below the lineup median of $22,829 — it's the most accessible entry point.

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Best for Fuel Economy — XSE FWD

The XSE FWD offers the best fuel efficiency in the lineup with 31/38 MPG.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 12, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.

How much does the 2022 Toyota Corolla cost?

Prices have softened 4.25% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 3,192 listings available, which gives you a solid amount of inventory to compare.

Is the 2022 Toyota Corolla a good car?

Generally — the 2022 Toyota Corolla earns a 4.2/5 user rating and a 7.2/10 expert rating. The standout strength is Safety at 9/10.

Owners consistently praise its dependable design, practicality, and value for money, and the feedback also points to a solid, well-worth-the-investment ownership experience. That lines up with the Corolla’s use case as a reliable and sensible compact car that emphasizes usefulness and choice over flash. The main trade-offs are outdated technology and sluggish performance, with a potentially polarizing design also noted. Even so, the Corolla’s broad configuration range makes it appealing if you want a straightforward commuter with lots of choices. Good and great deals account for 33.0% of listings, so there’s still room to shop selectively.

Is the 2022 Toyota Corolla reliable?

Owners rate it 4.2/5, a solid signal of long-term satisfaction.

The owner feedback highlights dependable design and a car that feels solid and well worth the investment, which supports the Corolla’s reputation for being trouble-free and easy to count on. The expert notes also frame it as a reliable and sensible compact car with a strong reputation for durability. Toyota’s warranty coverage adds some ownership reassurance, and the model’s broad appeal suggests it should remain a practical long-term choice. For used buyers, the main risk is less about the nameplate and more about finding a well-kept example with a clean maintenance history.

What should I look for when buying a used 2022 Toyota Corolla?

At 65.7% 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 listing price looks unusually attractive. Focus on condition details that matter most in daily use, including signs of prior bodywork, interior wear, and whether the equipment on the car matches the trim you expected. If you’re comparing multiple listings, the cleanest example is often the better buy even if it costs a bit more.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The Corolla sedan is available in L, LE, XLE, SE, and XSE grades, plus Apex Edition and Nightshade Edition versions of SE and XSE. The SE and XSE models add more aggressive styling, while the Nightshade Editions add blacked-out trim and the Apex Editions add a subtle body kit with bronze accents and model-specific 18-inch wheels. Base trims are simpler inside and out, so you should check whether the features you want are standard or require moving up a grade.
• Powertrain: The L, LE, and XLE use a 1.8-liter four-cylinder with 139 horsepower, while the SE and XSE use a 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 169 hp. A CVT is standard with the smaller engine, and the 2.0-liter can also be paired with a six-speed manual on SE and SE Apex Edition models. Every 2022 Corolla is front-wheel drive.
• Safety package: Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 includes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning with steering assist, automatic high beams, Lane Tracing Assist, adaptive cruise control, and traffic-sign recognition. Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert is available, but it isn’t standard on all trim levels.
• Infotainment: The L base model gets a 7-inch touchscreen, while all other trim levels get an 8-inch touchscreen. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, along with Bluetooth, WiFi connectivity, Amazon Alexa integration, SiriusXM satellite radio, and a six-speaker audio system. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are not offered.
• Fuel efficiency: The Corolla sedan gets up to 34 mpg combined, with 31 mpg city and 40 mpg highway on the 2.0-liter engine and CVT. The manual-transmission SE Apex Edition is rated at 31 mpg combined, with 28 mpg city and 36 mpg highway.

Which 2022 Toyota Corolla trim should I buy?

The 2022 Toyota Corolla is offered in 7 trim levels: L, LE, XLE, SE, XSE, SE Apex Edition, and XSE Apex Edition.

Here's the short version:

• L: This is the simplest way into the Corolla lineup, and it makes sense if you want the lowest-cost version and don’t need extra styling or upgraded equipment.
• LE: This is the best-value trim for many shoppers because it keeps the Corolla’s core strengths while adding a more complete everyday setup than the base model.
• XLE: Choose this if you want a more upscale-feeling Corolla and are willing to pay more for comfort-oriented equipment.
• SE: This is the trim to target if you want the more engaging look and feel, plus the available manual transmission.
• XSE: This is the most feature-rich mainstream gas trim, and it suits you if you want the strongest mix of equipment and style without going into the special editions.
• SE Apex Edition: This is the pick if you want the sportiest Corolla character, with the manual transmission, sport exhaust, and suspension changes that make it more nimble.
• XSE Apex Edition: This is the top-end gas sedan choice if you want the Apex styling treatment on a more upscale trim.

Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert is available, but it isn’t standard on all trim levels.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2022 Toyota Corolla?

This is a moderate, selective buyer’s market, so you can shop carefully and still find worthwhile listings.

• Deal availability: 33.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 3,192 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 4.25% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 65.7% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $18,153, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2022 Toyota Corolla's resale value?

The current average of $18,258 sits slightly below last year's $19,067.

That softer pricing suggests the Corolla is currently more buyer-friendly than it was a year ago, which can help you if you’re shopping now. For a future seller, it also means there may be less immediate upside if you buy at today’s average and try to resell soon. Still, the Corolla’s broad appeal and practical reputation help support demand over time. Vehicles with solid owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 4.2/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2022 Toyota Corolla safe?

The 2022 Toyota Corolla earns a Top Safety Pick+ award from IIHS and five-star overall safety ratings from NHTSA, with five-star ratings in frontal and side crash tests and four-star ratings in rollover crash tests.

It earns a 9/10 safety score from our experts.

Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 is the standard driver-assistance suite, and it includes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning with steering assist, automatic high beams, Lane Tracing Assist, adaptive cruise control, and traffic-sign recognition. Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert is available, but it isn’t standard on all trim levels. The main caveat is that IIHS headlight ratings vary by trim level, with some versions rated lower than the Corolla’s otherwise strong crash-test performance.

Should I buy a 2022 Toyota Corolla or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2022 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2022 if:

• 33.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• At 65.7% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 4.25% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.2/5 — a solid satisfaction signal.
• The 2022 adds two new colors and keeps the Corolla’s broad mix of body styles, transmissions, and powertrain choices.

Consider the 2021 if:

• At $16,923, the 2021 costs less than the current year's $18,258 average.
• It emphasizes affordability, reliability, and efficiency with a more engaging SE and XSE character.

The bottom line: If you want the broader 2022 market and the latest color updates, the 2022 is the better all-around pick. If your priority is saving money, the 2021 is the smarter value play, especially if you find a clean example with the equipment you want.

How does the 2022 Toyota Corolla compare to the 2022 Honda Civic?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2022 Toyota Corolla:

• Pros: Multiple body styles, Multiple powertrain options, Manual transmission available.
• Cons: Outdated technology, Potentially polarizing design, Sluggish performance.

2022 Honda Civic:

• Pros: Great handling, Plenty of cargo space, Impressive technology.
• Cons: Base stereo is lacking, Poor value for money.

Our experts score the 2022 Toyota Corolla 7.2/10 and the 2022 Honda Civic 7.7/10. The Corolla gives you more configuration flexibility, including a manual transmission, while the Civic leans harder into handling and technology. If you care most about choice and simplicity, the Corolla makes sense; if you want a more polished driving and tech experience, the Civic has the edge.

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.