2026 Toyota Corolla Cross · Trim vs trim · suv

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

The XLE costs $2,595 more. It starts at $30,260 as a suv, and the LE at $27,665. The XLE adds and . It also changes the wheels, tires, seats, touchscreen and . Its is 1,120 lb, 55 less than the LE's 1,175.

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.

LE, as it comes
LE$27,665
XLE, as it comes
XLE$30,260

What changes, as they come

Numbers
WhatLEXLE
Payload, best caseLE1,175 lbXLE1,120 lb
Tire diameterLE28.0″XLE27.7″
Wheel sizeLE17″XLE18″
Parts
WhatLEXLE
WheelsLE17-inch silver alloy wheelsXLE18-inch machined dark-gray alloy wheels
TiresLE215/65R17 all-seasonXLE225/55R18 all-season
SeatsLEFabric seats, manual driverXLEHeated SofTex seats, power driver
TouchscreenLE8-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreenXLE10.5-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen
Gauge clusterLE7-inch digital gauge clusterXLE12.3-inch digital gauge cluster
Equipment
WhatLEXLE
Heated front seatsLENot includedXLEYes
Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic BrakingLENot includedXLEYes
Cargo tonneau coverLENot includedXLEYes

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

The XLE suv, as it comes

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XLE

$30,260

SUV

2026 XLE103.9″ WHEELBASE18″ 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 XLE. Pick a package and every part it swaps shows up here, and in orange on the SUV.

  • No Hybrid
  • No AWD
  • Has 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
225/55R18
Seats
Heated SofTex seats, power 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.