Used Toyota Corolla Cross for Sale nearPalm Desert, CA

How much does the Toyota Corolla Cross cost in today's market?

Used Toyota Corolla Cross prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Toyota Corolla Cross's current nationwide average price is $27,521, and its year-round low is $24,856.47. That puts the model's pricing in a fairly tight band for shoppers comparing recent used examples. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Toyota Corolla Cross a good car?

Yes — the Toyota Corolla Cross earns strong marks from owners across the lineup, and the overall ownership experience centers on safety, reliability, and everyday usefulness. The all-generations owner rating is 5/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its spacious interior, all-wheel drive, attractive design, and practical value. Expert feedback also points to easy-to-use technology and strong standard safety equipment as recurring strengths.

Expert reviews rate the 2022 model among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs that show up repeatedly are fairly pedestrian performance, a stiff ride, and some interior quality concerns.

28.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Toyota Corolla Cross models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Toyota Corolla Cross as a dependable, easy-to-live-with crossover with strong everyday appeal. Expert feedback reinforces that impression with praise for its straightforward technology and standard safety equipment.

• Owners rate the Toyota Corolla Cross 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable if you choose a well-kept example and verify its history carefully.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 89% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Toyota Safety Sense 2.0
• Infotainment: Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus a standard 7-inch touchscreen on base Corolla Cross L models and an 8-inch touchscreen on LE and XLE models
• Fuel efficiency: 33 mpg combined (31 mpg city, 32 mpg highway) with FWD and 30 mpg combined (29 mpg city, 32 mpg highway) with AWD

Which Toyota Corolla Cross trim should I buy?

The 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross offers these trims:

• L: This entry trim gives you the Corolla Cross formula in its simplest form, with standard driver-assist tech, a 7-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the 2.0-liter engine with CVT. It suits you if you want the lowest-cost way into the model.
• LE: This is the best-value trim for many shoppers because it adds blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, an 8-inch touchscreen, wireless charging, a rear USB port, and pushbutton start.
• XLE: This top trim adds SofTex leatherette upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, LED daytime running lights, fog lights, rear automatic braking, and front and rear park assist with automatic braking.

What Toyota Corolla Cross do most buyers choose?

The Toyota Corolla Cross years with the most listings are 2025, 2024, and 2023.

Higher-volume years usually draw the most attention because they give you more choices on price, mileage, color, and equipment. That extra supply can also make it easier to compare similar listings and find a deal that fits your budget.

What is the Toyota Corolla Cross's resale value?

The table shows a mostly softening price pattern, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The changes are relatively small for most recent model years, so prices are moving down without dramatic swings. The 2023 and 2025 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year. The 2025, 2023, and 2024 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Toyota Corolla Cross safe?

• 2022: 7/10

For the safest used buy, the 2022 model posts the highest confirmed score of 7/10.

Should I buy a used Toyota Corolla Cross now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −0.37% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −1.51%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 28.5% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 29.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $28,806. The Toyota Corolla Cross offers a practical cabin, useful space, and an easygoing everyday character that makes it a straightforward small SUV to live with.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: All Corolla Cross models get the 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine from the Corolla SE and XSE models, with 169 horsepower and 150 pound-feet of torque.
• Tech: Base Corolla Cross L models get a standard 7-inch touchscreen. LE and XLE models get an 8-inch touchscreen, and the XLE also gets a 7-inch digital instrument cluster.
• Safety: The Corolla Cross gets a decent amount of standard driver-assist tech under the Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 banner.
• Starting price: Pricing starts at $23,410 for a base FWD Corolla Cross L.

If you're buying used today, the 2025 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2027 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.