Used Toyota Corolla Cross for Sale nearSanta Barbara, 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 $27,553, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $24,840 over the past year.

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 full lineup, and the model's appeal centers on safety, reliability, and everyday value. The all-generations owner rating is 5/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its safety features, reliability, overall value, roomy cabin, and useful all-wheel-drive capability.

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

The main tradeoffs called out in expert testing are fairly pedestrian performance, a stiff ride, and uncomfortable seats.

37.4% 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 safety features and solid everyday value. Expert commentary also points to a straightforward, practical design and a reputation for useful packaging.

• 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 verify condition carefully and choose a well-kept example.

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 with forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, adaptive cruise control, automatic high beams, traffic-sign recognition, and Lane Tracing Assist automated lane centering.
• Infotainment: Base Corolla Cross L models get a standard 7-inch touchscreen, and LE and XLE models get an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto standard on all trim levels.
• Fuel efficiency: Toyota expects the Corolla Cross to achieve 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: The entry trim uses 17-inch steel wheels and the Corolla Cross's straightforward cabin layout, making it the value-focused choice for shoppers who want the basics done well.
• LE: This trim adds 17-inch alloy wheels, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, wireless charging, a third USB port for rear-seat passengers, and pushbutton start, making it the best-value trim for many buyers.
• XLE: The top trim adds 18-inch alloy wheels, LED daytime running lights, fog lights, SofTex leatherette upholstery, 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 model years usually give you more choices on trim, mileage, color, and price, which makes it easier to compare listings and find the right fit. They also tend to be the easiest years to shop when you want a broad mix of condition and deal quality.

What is the Toyota Corolla Cross's resale value?

The table shows mostly small downward moves, which is helpful if you're shopping used and want prices that have eased without swinging sharply. The changes are especially close to flat for the newer model years, suggesting a relatively steady pricing pattern across the lineup.

The 2023, 2024, and 2025 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2023, 2025, 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 −0.27% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −0.79%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 37.9% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 37.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $27,975. The Toyota Corolla Cross offers a practical cabin layout, useful space, and an easygoing everyday character.

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, and every Corolla Cross gets a continuously variable transmission (CVT).
• Tech: Base Corolla Cross L models get a standard 7-inch touchscreen, LE and XLE models get an 8-inch touchscreen, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard on all trim levels.
• Safety: The Corolla Cross gets a decent amount of standard driver-assist tech under the Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 banner, and the LE adds blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.
• 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 the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 13, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.