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Toyota Corolla Loans

Here's how much a Toyota Corolla will cost on finance

Ben Gribbin
Ben Gribbin

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Here's what you need to know about loans for the best-selling hatch

The Corolla was Australia's third best-selling vehicle overall in 2018. Here's our introduction to the range and a guide on getting a loan to finance your own Corolla hatch or sedan.

What's in this guide?

Toyota Corolla: Specs and pricing

If you can believe it, the Toyota Corolla has been in production since November 1966. In 2016, Toyota stated 44.1 million had sold worldwide. According to their calculations, one sells roughly every 15 seconds.

There are three different Corolla trims on sale: Ascent Sport, SX and ZR. All three sell with either a 2.0-litre petrol engine or a 1.8-litre hybrid power plant. All Corolla grades have an automatic CVT, apart from the Ascent Sport, where it is optional. With that model, Toyota installs a six-speed manual.

In addition to a hatchback, there's also a sedan body style available. Refreshingly, there's no price difference between the two, as is often the case.

Toyota Corolla Ascent Sport

Toyota Corolla Ascent Sport

This is the lowest-priced Corolla trim line, with a drive-away price of $26,927 and up for a 2.0-litre, manual model. The automatics will cost you from $28,472. Toyota prices the hybrid Corolla Ascent Sport from $30,017.

The following are the key features of this model:

  • Six-speed manual (or optional automatic)
  • 16-inch alloys
  • Reversing camera
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Full-size alloy spare
  • 4.2-inch multi-information display
  • BI-LED headlamps
  • Seven airbags
  • Toyota Safety Sense with active cruise control, night and day pedestrian pre-collision safety system (cyclists day only), lane departure alert, auto high beam and road sign assist. CVTR models get lane trace assist too.

Toyota Corolla SX hatch

Toyota Corolla SX

What do you get for the $31,974 SX drive-away price? Quite a bit more actually:

  • Smart entry and ignition system
  • Digital radio
  • Sat-nav
  • Lane trace assist by default
  • Wireless phone charging
  • Blind-spot monitor
  • Dual-zone climate control
  • Premium sports steering wheel and gear shifter

For a hybrid SX, you'll have to fork out $33,519.

Toyota Corolla ZR hatchback

Toyota Corolla ZR

This is the highest spec Corolla for sale. The standard 2.0-litre petrol and automatic cost $35,991, while a Toyota hybrid ZR is $37,536. Interestingly, there's a no-cost option to ditch the black leather interior for a red-accented one.

Other highlights include the following:

  • 18-inch alloys
  • Black or red leather accented seats
  • Heated front sports seats
  • JBL premium audio sound system with 8-speakers
  • Head-up display
  • 7-inch multi-information display
  • Auto-dimming rear-view mirror

Finder's Alex Jeffs had his hands-on the Corolla ZR Hybrid, stating:

Best-seller for a reason

The Corolla is a bestseller for a reason. Regardless of what you may think about it, it does everything it was designed to do and it does it well.

Alex Jeffs: Finder Toyota ZR Hybrid review
Want to know more about the Toyota Corolla?

Read our detailed Toyota Corolla comparison review, where we combined the findings of four motoring experts. Reading our concise review will save you time and give you a broader impression of what the Corolla is like to own. If you're looking at a used Corolla from 2018 or before, read our 2018 Toyota Corolla review.

Why the Corolla?

Why should I buy a Toyota Corolla?

    • Cutting edge styling
    • Heaps of active safety tech and assists
    • Pleasing ride attributes
    • On-point handling
    • General feeling of quality
    • Reviewers highly rated it
    • The option of a hybrid
    • Ideal size for city-dwelling motorist
    • No price difference between hatch or sedan

How to decide if a loan is a good offer

The ideal car loan would look something like this:

  • A competitive interest rate (the lower, the better)
  • Zero application fees
  • No monthly costs
  • Within budget monthly repayments
  • Payment flexibility, for example, if you wanted to pay back more one month

The closer you can get a loan to the above terms, the nearer it is to being an epic deal.

Toyota Corolla car loans

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Name Product Interest Rate (p.a.) Comparison Rate (p.a.) Min Loan Amount Loan Term Application Fee Monthly Service Fee Monthly Repayment
Plenti Car Loan
Plenti Car Loan
From 4.89% (fixed)
5.44%
$10,000
3 to 7 years
from $249 to $799
$0
You'll receive a fixed rate from 4.89% p.a.
Borrow up to $100,000 with a Plenti Car Loan and benefit from no early repayment or exit fees.
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Loans.com.au - New and Dealer Used Car Loan
Loans.com.au - New and Dealer Used Car Loan
From 4.67% (fixed)
5.22%
$5,000
3 to 5 years
$400
$0
You'll receive a fixed rate from 4.67% p.a. based on your risk profile
Finance a new car and benefit from features such as fast approval, no ongoing fees and an optional balloon payment. Note: Settle the loan before 30 November 2020 and enter the draw to win a $1,000 fuel voucher. Terms & conditions apply.
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Credit Concierge Car Loan
Credit Concierge Car Loan
From 3.99% (fixed)
5.08%
$10,000
1 to 7 years
$350
$8.50
You'll receive a fixed rate of 3.99% p.a. with a comparison rate of 5.08% p.a.
Get access to over 20 providers to fund a new or used car.

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IMB New Car Loan
IMB New Car Loan
4.99% (fixed)
5.34%
$2,000
1 to 7 years
$275.12 ($250 Application fee + $25.12 PPS registration fee)
$0
You'll receive a fixed rate of 4.99% p.a.
A low minimum borrowing amount of $2,000 that you can use to purchase a new car or one that's up to two years old.
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Stratton Finance New Car Loan
Stratton Finance New Car Loan
From 4.05% (fixed)
5.63%
$10,000
3 to 7 years
$700
$8.25
You'll receive a fixed rate from 4.05% p.a. depending on the lender you are approved with
Apply for up to $250,000 and use cash or trade in a vehicle to use as a deposit. Optional balloon payment available.
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SocietyOne Car Loan
SocietyOne Car Loan
From 6.99% (fixed)
6.99%
$5,000
2 to 5 years
from 0% to 5% of the total loan amount
$0
You'll receive a fixed rate between 6.99% p.a. and 20.49% p.a. based on your risk profile
A loan from $5,000 to use for a range of purposes. Benefit from no ongoing fees and no early repayment fee.
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Heritage Bank Car Loan
Heritage Bank Car Loan
4.89% (fixed)
5.53%
$5,000
1 to 7 years
$200
$5
You'll receive a fixed rate from 4.89% p.a.
Finance a new or used car up to 5 years old. Large maximum borrowing amount up to $100,000 and terms up to 7 years.
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Driva Car Loan
Driva Car Loan
From 3.95% (fixed)
5.1%
$2,000
1 to 7 years
$295 (Varies by lender, starting from $295)
$10
You'll receive a fixed rate from 3.95% p.a.
Borrow up to $250,000 with loan terms from 1 to 7 years. Get access to a range of lenders.
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NRMA New Car Loan
NRMA New Car Loan
From 4.99% (fixed)
5.69%
$5,000
1 to 7 years
$499
$0
You'll receive a fixed rate from 4.99% p. a.
Purchase a new or used car up to 2 years old and benefit from a fixed rate and no monthly fees. Pre-approval available within 5 business hours.
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NRMA Used Car Loan
NRMA Used Car Loan
From 6.49% (fixed)
7.19%
$5,000
1 to 7 years
$499
$0
You'll receive a fixed rate from 6.49% p.a.
Finance a used car with NRMA and benefit from a fixed rate term and no monthly fees. Pre-approval available within 5 business hours.
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How to compare car loans for the Corolla

We help you compare secured and unsecured car loans. With a secured car loan, the loan provider has an asset that can offset some of the risk for them of lending you the money. If you were to no longer be able to meet the monthly payments, they can legally recover the vehicle. As a result, secured car loans will typically have a more favourable interest rate.

However, there is usually the condition attached that you must only spend the borrowed funds on the car purchase itself, not on things like on-road costs or insurance.

If you need a car loan that has fewer conditions attached, you might think about going for an unsecured car loan. No security interest is registered by the lender, so for them, there's an increased level of danger. As a result, they bump up the interest rates to compensate for their gamble. With a higher rate of interest, you will pay more back over the loan term, but you're free to spend the money on other bits and pieces like on-road costs.

Take note of application fees and monthly service fees as you'll have to factor those into your budget.

How to use the above car loan comparison tool

Enter the amount you'd like to borrow for your Corolla. Choose your preferred loan term, remembering the longer you take out the loan, the lower the monthly payments but the more in interest you'll have to dish out. If you can't really afford the loan, play with the term length. If you took out a loan of $30,000 over 3 years, the monthly payments are essentially 55% more than taking the loan over 6 years (though you'll pay less in interest due to shorter period).

Car loans and financial jargon can make your mind boggle, so we've put together an everyday English guide to car loans. Reading through that, you'll understand all the ins and outs of loans, speak the lingo and know what's needed to apply for one.

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Car Loan Offers

Important Information*
Logo for IMB New Car Loan
IMB New Car Loan

You'll receive a fixed rate of 4.99% p.a.
A low minimum borrowing amount of $2,000 that you can use to purchase a new car or one up to two years old.

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Logo for Beyond Bank Low Rate Car Loan "Special Offer"
Beyond Bank Low Rate Car Loan "Special Offer"

You'll receive a fixed rate of 4.89% p.a.
Take advantage of a competitive rate, pre-approval and no early repayment fees when you finance a car under two years old.

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Logo for RACV New Car Loans
RACV New Car Loans

You'll receive a fixed rate from 4.99% p.a.
A larger loan of $5,000 or more to help you buy a new or used car. 5-hour pre approval available and no ongoing fees.

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Logo for NRMA New Car Loan
NRMA New Car Loan

You'll receive a fixed rate of 4.99% p.a.
Purchase a new or used car up to 2 years old and benefit from a fixed rate and no monthly fees. Pre-approval available within 5 business hours.

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