2005 Toyota Corolla pricing starts at $3,881 for the Corolla CE Sedan 4D, which had a starting MSRP of $14,220 when new. The range-topping 2005 Corolla XRS Sedan 4D starts at $4,712 today, originally priced from $17,995.

	Original MSRP	KBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.)
CE Sedan 4D	$14,220	$3,881
S Sedan 4D	$15,265	$4,183
LE Sedan 4D	$15,430	$4,049
XRS Sedan 4D	$17,995	$4,712

The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. The prices here reflect what buyers are currently paying for used 2005 Toyota Corolla models in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly.

Corolla Consumer Sentiment

Owners give this generation Toyota Corolla (2003-2008) a 4.7 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 96% recommend it. These figures are based on 1506 consumer reviews, like these:

What Owners are Saying About the 2005 Toyota Corolla

"no worries car"

"great mileage- no mechanical breaks- strictly maintenance for 245K miles - never stranded me- what other car can say all of that? Would buy another just like it but this one is still going strong. computer reset had a minor glitch."

"Fun"

"It’s fun to drive and go across county in I drove it from Florida to Texas and it gave me no troubles"

"easy to drive"

"Gets good gas mileage and easy to park, easy to drive, has plenty of trunk room. I love the red color"

Overall 2005 Toyota Corolla Quality

User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 2005 Toyota Corolla is above average for its class. Owners rated the 2005 Toyota Corolla quality a 4.7 out of 5.

2005 Toyota Corolla Reliability

The 2005 Toyota Corolla receives an average consumer rating of 4.7 overall and a 4.8 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.

Favorite 2005 Corolla Features

According to drivers of the 2005 Corolla, here are some of its best features:

Mileage, reliability, mechanical soundness,comfort
Cheap and easy to fix
Easy to drive
Mpg (30+), reliable, good visibility, comfortable
Reliable, economical, comfortable

2005 Toyota Corolla MPG by Trim

2005 Corolla CE Sedan 4D - city 26 MPG - hwy 35 MPG

2005 Corolla LE Sedan 4D - city 26 MPG - hwy 35 MPG

2005 Corolla S Sedan 4D - city 26 MPG - hwy 35 MPG

2005 Corolla XRS Sedan 4D - city 22 MPG - hwy 31 MPG

2005 Corolla Safety

NHTSA Safety Rating

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 2005 Toyota Corolla front-side driver crash test rating is 5 out of 5 stars. The front-side passenger crash test rating is 5 out of 5.

2005 Toyota Corolla Safety Features

Child Door Locks
Child Seat Anchors
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Rear Side Airbag
Front Side Airbag

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2005 Toyota Corolla Styles

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2005 Toyota Corolla Depreciation

A 2005 Toyota Corolla has depreciated $323 or 9% in the last 3 years and has a current resale value of $2,940 and trade-in value of $1,728.

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2005 Toyota Corolla Annual Depreciation

Year	Vehicle Depreciation*	Resale Value	Trade-In Value
2022	$149	$3,263	$2,114
2023	+ $395	$3,658	$2,433
2024	$522	$3,136	$1,969
Now	$196	$2,940	$1,728

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2-Year Forecasted Depreciation

*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.

2005 Toyota Corolla Depreciation

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Specifications

Dimensions, Weights & Capacities

	Curb Weight	2530 lbs.
	EPA Passenger	90.3 cu.ft.
	Fuel Capacity	13.2 gallons
	Front Head Room	39.1 inches
	Front Leg Room	41.3 inches
	Max Seating Capacity	5
	Minimum Ground Clearance	5.7 inches
	Overall Length	178.3 inches
	Front Shoulder Room	53.1 inches
	Towing Capacity, Maximum	1500 lbs.
	Trunk or Cargo Capacity	13.6 cu.ft.
	Turning Diameter	35.2 feet
	Wheel Base	102.4 inches
	Width with mirrors	66.9 inches

Exterior

	Alloy Wheels	Available
	Moon Roof/Sun Roof	Available
	Number of Doors	4 doors
	Rear Spoiler	Available

Fuel Economy

	City	26 mpg
	Highway	35 mpg
	Combined	29 mpg

Mechanical

	Drivetrain	FWD
	Transmission Type	Automatic
	Recommended Fuel	Regular

Performance

	Horsepower	130 @ 7600 RPM
	Torque	125 @ 4400 rpm
	Engine	4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter

Warranty

	Basic	3 years / 36000 miles
	Powertrain	5 years / 60000 miles
	Corrosion	5 years / Unlimited miles

Entertainment

DVD Entertainment System
MP3 Player
CD Player

Interior

Power Windows
Tilt Steering Wheel

Seating

Leather Seats
Dual Power Front Seats
Power Driver's Seat

Technology

Cruise Control
Navigation System

2005 Toyota Corolla Safety

2005 Toyota Corolla Safety Technology

Child Door Locks

Child Seat Anchors

Driver Airbag

Passenger Airbag

Rear Side Airbag

Front Side Airbag

Not Available

Crash Test Rating

Provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Driver Front

5.0

Passenger Front

5.0

Front Side

4.0

Rear Side

4.0

Rollover Rating

4.0

Compare to Similar Vehicles

	Used 2005 Toyota Corolla	Used 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier	Used 2007 Saturn Ion	Used 2008 Mercury Sable
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Price	$3,881	$2,927	$3,833	$3,696
Consumer Rating	4.7	4.2	4.0	4.8
Fuel Economy	City 26/Hwy 35/Comb 29 MPG	City 21/Hwy 31/Comb 25 MPG	City 21/Hwy 29/Comb 24 MPG	City 18/Hwy 28/Comb 22 MPG
Fuel Type	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas
Seating Capacity	5	5	5	5
Basic Warranty	3 years or 36000 miles	3 years or 36000 miles	3 years or 36000 miles	3 years or 36000 miles
Horsepower	130 @ 7600 RPM	140 @ 5600 RPM	145 @ 5600 RPM	260 @ 6250 RPM
Engine	4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter	4-Cyl, 2.2 Liter	4-Cyl, 2.2 Liter	V6, 3.5 Liter
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD

2005 Toyota Corolla Rankings

Rank	Vehicles	HP
#1	2005 Audi S4	340
#2	2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class	302
#3	2006 INFINITI M	280
#4	2007 Cadillac DTS	275
#57	2005 Toyota Corolla	130

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FAQs

Is 2005 a good year for a Toyota Corolla?

Owners of the vehicle give it 4.7 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 2005 Corolla is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

Is the Toyota Corolla 2005 a good Sedan?

Owners of the vehicle give it 4.7 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 2005 Corolla is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

What is the MPG for a 2005 Toyota Corolla?

The 2005 Toyota Corolla gets 26 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway.

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