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Toyota Corolla

Overall Score - 7.9 (Good)

The Corolla delivers a dependable ride on a budget, but can't match the style or engine power of others in its class. If you're in the market for an affordable small car, you should also consider the Honda Civic or Honda Fit.

The 2007 Toyota Corolla delivers easy handling and exemplary fuel economy at a low initial cost, which means that the essential safety add-ons won't break the bank. The Washington Post recommends the Corolla because "through all of its model changes, the Corolla remained true to the notion of impeccable automotive quality delivered at reasonable cost." The Corolla's relative position in its category is affirmed by the New York Times, which says, "Toyotas have been so reliable, it has forced American manufacturers to improve the quality of their offerings."

The 2007 Toyota Corolla certainly holds its value. Owners turn in their Corollas for an average $500 to $800 over Kelley Blue Book value, which has already placed the Corolla a leader in its class. While the reviewer notes that similar cars may appear to offer more features and better styling for less money up front, "when it comes trade-in time the Corolla owner will be laughing all the way to the bank." BusinessWeek also comments on the Corolla's good value, writing, "If all you want is an economy car with a long history of reliability, it's an excellent choice."

The Corolla is rated a "Best in Class" leader by IntelliChoice in several categories, including Fuel Costs, Ownership Costs and Retained Value. Likewise, IntelliChoice gives the Corolla a value rating of "excellent" for its predicted five-year total cost of ownership, compared to other vehicles in its class.

The 2007 Toyota Corolla is available in three trims: the base Corolla CE, the Corolla S and the Corolla LE. All models have the choice of the standard five-speed manual transmission or the optional four-speed automatic transmission.

Corolla Performance - 6.8 (Mediocre)

Reviewers feel the Corolla's strongest selling point year after year is its smooth, reliable ride. Car and Driver says, "The Corolla isn't really fast or exciting to drive, but it is very predictable." The Corolla receives mixed reviews on acceleration, but reviewers agree that handling and steering are more than adequate. Read More

Corolla Exterior - 6.0 (Mediocre)

Though no reviewer claims that the 2007 Corolla is stylish, Automobile Magazine notes, "It was a car that I had a great time driving, which helped to reduce my displeasure with its styling." Of the three trims available, the upper-level S and LE models do offer minor sporty touches to spice up the exterior. Read More

Corolla Interior - 7.3 (Good)

Most reviewers agree that the 2007 Toyota Corolla's strongest aspects are its well-appointed interior and solid build quality. U.S. News reviewer Rick Newman sums up, "Thoughtful styling will make you feel like you're in a more expensive car." Read More

Corolla Safety - 7.4 (Good)

The 2007 Toyota Corolla receives a high safety score for its favorable crash-test ratings. However, its safety record is undermined by glaring omissions in the standard list of safety features. Specifically, most air bags and anti-lock brakes are add-ons. Read More

Corolla Reliability - 9.0 (Excellent)

The 2007 Toyota Corolla reliability score shown is the Predicted Reliability rating provided by J.D. Power and Associates. This score is based on trending the past three years of historical initial quality and dependability data from J.D. Power's automotive studies, specifically the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) and the Initial Quality Study (IQS). Toyota supports the Corolla with a three-year/36,000-mile basic warranty. Read More