2026 Toyota GR Corolla: real cost in California
See the GR Corolla on Toyota's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, GR Corolla · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$40,520the advertised price
Drive away$45,667with fees and tax
Loan payment$693/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,294/moeverything, after resale
$45,667 to drive away + $71,232 to run it for 6 years − $23,761 back at resale = $93,138, or $1,294 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$45,667
Running it, 6 yrs+$71,232
Back at resale−$23,761
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$40,520Feesfreight $1,295 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,380Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$3,767Fuel13,500 mi a year at 24 MPG
+$22,260Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$17,861Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$9,658Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$9,253Maintenanceestimate
+$8,991Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$3,210Resale after 6 years59% of MSRP, you get this back
−$23,761True cost $93,138 ÷ 72 months$1,294 a month
The car
Size and space
BodyHatchback173.6 in long
Seats2, 5
Cargo17.8 cu ftbehind row 2
Ground clearance5.3 inlow; watch steep driveways
Engine and fuel
Engine300 hp premium gas, AWD
0–60 mph5.0 sToyota's figure
Fuel economy22–24 MPGEPA combined
TowingNot published
Tires18"235/40R18
Safety and cover
Crash testNot rated yet
Highway assistSteers and brakeshands on the wheel · every trim
Warranty3 yrspowertrain 5 yrs
Resale at 6 years59% of MSRPthis model's own record
Every trim
All trims: AWD, 300 hp.| GR Corolla Base MT | $40,520 | $45,667 | $93,138 | ✓ $1,294/mo | 5 | 24 MPG | — No |
| GR Corolla Base AT | $42,520 | $47,847 | $97,151 | $1,349/mo | 5 | 22 MPG | — No |
| GR Corolla Premium Plus MT | $46,565 | $52,255 | $99,158 | $1,377/mo | 5 | 24 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| GR Corolla Premium Plus AT | $48,565 | $54,435 | $103,171 | $1,433/mo | 5 | 22 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| GRMN Corolla MT | $64,360 | $71,650 | $117,909 | $1,638/mo | 2 | 24 MPG | ✓ Yes |
GR CorollaBase MT
✓ $1,294/mo
True cost
GR CorollaBase AT
$1,349/mo
True cost
GR Corolla Premium PlusMT
$1,377/mo
True cost
GR Corolla Premium PlusAT
$1,433/mo
True cost
GRMN CorollaMT
$1,638/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it.Feature
GR Corolla Base MT$40,520
GR Corolla Base AT$42,520
GR Corolla Premium Plus MT$46,565
GR Corolla Premium Plus AT$48,565
GRMN Corolla MT$64,360
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Lane centering
✓ Every trim
Parking sensors
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ from GR Corolla Premium Plus MT
Heated steering wheel
✓ from GR Corolla Premium Plus MT
Dual-zone climate
✓ GR Corolla Base MT to GR Corolla Premium Plus AT
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Remote start
✓ Every trim
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ Every trim
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimHands-free driving360° cameraCooled seatsHeated rear seatsMassaging seatsPower liftgateWireless phone chargingPower driver's seatMemory seatWireless CarPlayBuilt-in navigationPremium sound systemHead-up displayLarge touchscreen (12 in+)Tow hitch includedSunroofPanoramic roof
Full standard equipment on the GR Corolla GR Corolla Base MT (37 items)
- Color-keyed roof-mounted shark-fin antenna
- 18-in. x 8.5-in. gloss-black 15-spoke cast alloy wheels
- Gloss-black front grille with GR badge and functional air ducts
- Hood bulge and functional gloss-black air vents
- Auto on/off LED headlights and LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- Color-keyed roof
- Widened front and rear fender flares
- Gloss-black front fender vent and GR badge
- Side rocker panel with debossed GR-FOUR logo
- Gloss-black power outside mirrors with turn signal indicators
- Color-keyed rear spoiler
- Gloss-black rear bumper lower cover with functional air vents
- Triple exhaust with brushed stainless steel tips
- LED taillights
- Gray stitched interior accents
- GR-FOUR AWD select dial for power settings: Normal, Track, and Gravel
- GR engine start/stop button
- Aluminum sport pedals
- Leather-trimmed shift knob
- Smart Key System remote keyless entry system with Push Button Start
- Dual zone automatic climate control
- Power windows with one-touch auto up/down
- 60/40 split fold-down rear seats with center armrest and cup holders
- One 12V auxiliary power outlet
- Two USB 2.0 charge ports
- Glove box
- Rearview camera with parking aid lines
- Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA)
- Variable intermittent windshield wipers
- Variable intermittent rear windshield wiper
- Driver and front passenger Whiplash-Injury-Lessening (WIL) seats
- LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
- Child-protector rear door locks and power window lockout control
- Energy-absorbing collapsible steering column
- Side-impact door beams
- Anti-theft system with engine immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
Recalls
2 NHTSA recalls for 2024 to 2026 GR Corolla models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Electrical system2024, 2025 · 591,377 vehicles
Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.Recall 25V595000 at NHTSA ↗Equipment2024 · 33,848 vehicles
Gulf States Toyota, Inc.Recall 24V548000 at NHTSA ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2026 GR Corolla in California?
- $45,667 to drive away for the GR Corolla, from a $40,520 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $693 loan payment, about $1,420 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,294 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- The brand doesn't publish a towing capacity.
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US prices in US dollars from Toyota's US website, read 2026-11-09; destination as the brand lists it. Taxes, registration and the dealer doc fee follow your state. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.