2026 Toyota Corolla Cross · Trim vs trim · suv

2026 Toyota Corolla Cross L vs LE: what's the difference?

The LE costs $2,330 more. It starts at $27,665 as a suv, and the L at $25,335. The LE adds and top. It also changes the wheels. Its is 1,175 lb, 10 more than the L's 1,165.

Our Corolla Cross data has all six 2026 U.S. grades, gas /, standard AWD and five factory /options verified for ZIP 10001. It doesn't have paint and two-tone roof finishes, port/dealer and the announced 2027 lineup yet, so something missing from this page may still be offered.

L, as it comes
L$25,335
LE, as it comes
LE$27,665

What changes, as they come

Numbers
WhatLLE
Payload, best caseL1,165 lbLE1,175 lb
Parts
WhatLLE
WheelsL17-inch steel wheels with coversLE17-inch silver alloy wheels
TopLNoneLEBlack roof rails
Equipment
WhatLLE
Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Cross-Traffic AlertLNot includedLEYes
Qi wireless phone chargingLNot includedLEYes
Smart Key with push-button startLNot includedLEYes

The same on both: horsepower (169 hp), combined mpg (32 mpg), city mpg (31 mpg), highway mpg (33 mpg) and cargo behind the rear seats (24.0 cu ft).

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Switch to the L in the list to see what goes away, or add packages to either and watch the drawing change.

The LE suv, as it comes

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LE

$27,665

SUV

2026 LE103.9″ WHEELBASE17″ WHEELS8.1″ CLEARANCE
MPG
mpg
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Power
hp
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Cargo
ft³
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Clearance
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Packages & options

Drive

Comfort & tech

What your options change

This is a stock LE. Pick a package and every part it swaps shows up here, and in orange on the SUV.

  • No Hybrid
  • No AWD
  • No Heated seats
  • No Heated wheel
  • No JBL audio
Engine
2.0L Dynamic Force four-cylinder
Transmission
CVT
Drive
Front-wheel drive
Rear suspension
Torsion-beam rear suspension
Tires
215/65R17
Seats
Fabric seats, manual driver
Cargo, folded
46.9 cu ft
Towing
1,500 lb · 150-lb tongue limit
Spare
Tire repair kit

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Lower starting price than the Corolla Cross

2026 Corolla Cross: $25,335

Before destination and options. Cab and body styles can differ. Corolla Cross: L · SUV.

Higher available horsepower than the Corolla Cross

2026 Corolla Cross: 196 hp

Highest published output in each guide.

Higher combined mpg than the Corolla Cross

2026 Corolla Cross: 42 mpg

Best combined rating, including regular hybrids.

About these comparisons

Each illustration and link uses the build behind its number. Comparisons cover the model years and bodies in our guides. Different rows can use different trims and equipment. Missing values aren’t treated as zero; reported prices and inferred ratings aren’t ranked.

  • Lowest listed trim price in each guide, before destination, options, taxes and fees. Cab and body styles can differ.
  • Highest published output found in each guide. This compares available power, not acceleration or the trim you selected.
  • Best published combined rating found in each guide, including regular hybrids. Plug-in ratings and inferred matches are excluded.