The usual asking price for a used Toyota Corolla in NZ is $14,987 to $24,980. The typical one is $19,990 with about 94,000 km.
Prices from 311 dealer listings · 6 October 2026
- Typical price
- $19,990
- Dearer than 66% of the wagons we track
- Usual price range
- $15k–$25k
- Typical kilometres
- 94,000
- Years for sale
- 2006–25
What it costs
By model year
| Year | Usual range from | Typical price | Usual range to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $10,995 | $12,980 | $12,995 |
| 2014 | $11,995 | $13,223 | $13,990 |
| 2015 | $13,485 | $14,989 | $16,990 |
| 2016 | $13,615 | $14,988 | $16,735 |
| 2017 | $14,980 | $15,995 | $16,980 |
| 2018 | $16,480 | $20,492 | $23,990 |
| 2019 | $21,980 | $23,990 | $25,991 |
| 2020 | $18,355 | $21,980 | $24,188 |
| 2021 | $19,990 | $22,980 | $24,980 |
| 2023 | $25,440 | $30,995 | $32,970 |
By kilometres
| Kilometres | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Under 50,000 km | $28,465 |
| 50,000–100,000 km | $22,980 |
| 100,000–150,000 km | $15,980 |
| Over 150,000 km | $12,485 |
By region
| Region | Typical price | Typical year |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland | $21,980 | 2020 |
| Canterbury | $16,990 | 2020 |
| Wellington | $23,980 | 2020 |
| Otago | $15,500 | 2018 |
| Waikato | $16,985 | 2018 |
By fuel type
| Fuel | Typical price | Typical year |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | $21,730 | 2020 |
| Petrol | $16,490 | 2017 |
Check a Corolla's asking price
Compared with dealer asking prices. Condition and history move a fair price too.
For sale now
311 listed by NZ dealers now, from $7,990.
See all 311 for saleWhat it costs to run
2014–26 · Petrol hybrid
- Running cost a year
- $1,870
- Cheaper to run than 96% of the used cars we track
- Fuel use
- 3.9 L/100km
2013–23 · Petrol hybrid
- Running cost a year
- $1,870
- Cheaper to run than 96% of the used cars we track
- Fuel use
- 3.9 L/100km
2012–20 · Petrol
- Running cost a year
- $3,270
- Cheaper to run than 74% of the used cars we track
- Fuel use
- 6.8 L/100km
2006–15 · Petrol
- Running cost a year
- $3,410
- Cheaper to run than 69% of the used cars we track
- Fuel use
- 7.1 L/100km
Against an electric car
The 2019 Nissan Leaf costs $220 a year less to run, and puts out 1.1 tonnes less CO₂e
| A year | 2018 Toyota Corolla | 2019 Nissan Leaf |
|---|---|---|
| Uses | 3.9 L/100 km hybrid | 18 kWh/100 km |
| Fuel or power | $1,870 | $580 |
| Road user charges | $0 | $1,060 |
| Total | $1,870 | $1,650 |
| CO₂e | 1,290 kg | 220 kg |
Power at 21.1c/kWh: 50% of New Zealand's 42.1c, as retailers' overnight EV plans charge (an assumption). Rightcar's energy use plus 10% for charging losses; 91 petrol at $3.43/L (MBIE, week to 2 October 2026). Servicing, tyres and insurance aren't included.
How safe it is
2013–23 · Petrol hybrid
- Safety rating
- 66% of the used cars we track rate safer
2012–20 · Petrol
- Safety rating
- 66% of the used cars we track rate safer
2006–15 · Petrol
- Safety rating
- 66% of the used cars we track rate safer
| Model years and fuel | Safety stars | Fuel use | Running cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–26 · Petrol hybrid | 4 out of 5 | 3.9 L/100km | $1,870 |
| 2013–23 · Petrol hybrid | 3 out of 5 | 3.9 L/100km | $1,870 |
| 2012–20 · Petrol | 3 out of 5 | 6.8 L/100km | $3,270 |
| 2006–15 · Petrol | 3 out of 5 | 7.1 L/100km | $3,410 |
What goes wrong
- Failed their first test
- 15%
- Against the average car its age
- 18% fewer fails
By year first registered
| Year first registered | Failed first time | Average car | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 39% | 42% | 10862 |
| 2007 | 40% | 42% | 12995 |
| 2008 | 40% | 42% | 13011 |
| 2009 | 37% | 41% | 11168 |
| 2012 | 34% | 36% | 8349 |
| 2013 | 25% | 34% | 13565 |
| 2014 | 23% | 31% | 16579 |
| 2015 | 22% | 28% | 17265 |
| 2016 | 21% | 25% | 15713 |
| 2017 | 20% | 22% | 14233 |
| 2018 | 19% | 19% | 13960 |
| 2019 | 12% | 16% | 17686 |
| 2020 | 10% | 14% | 18992 |
| 2021 | 10% | 13% | 19970 |
| 2022 | 10% | 11% | 19176 |
| 2023 | 9% | 8% | 3081 |
| 2024 | 4% | 6% | 1554 |
| 2025 | 1% | 2% | 507 |
By kilometres
| Kilometres | Failed first time | Average car | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 100,000 km | 14% | 17% | 106091 |
| 100,000–150,000 km | 27% | 31% | 65993 |
| 150,000–200,000 km | 34% | 38% | 49453 |
| 200,000 km or more | 35% | 40% | 53959 |
From 229,000 UK roadworthiness tests (the UK's WoF) of the Corolla and Auris, the nearest UK match, 2025.
Least wear and tear under $20,000On NZ roads
- Registered
- 175,010
- More common than 98% of the models we track
- Imported used
- 29%
- Typical year
- 2013
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Questions
How much should I pay for a used Toyota Corolla?
Half of the used Corollas listed by NZ dealers on 6 October 2026 are priced between $14,987 and $24,980, and the typical one is $19,990 with about 94,000 km.
How much is a 2017 Toyota Corolla?
Half of the used 2017 Corollas listed by NZ dealers are priced between $14,980 and $16,980, and the typical one is $15,995 with about 108,000 km.
How much cheaper is an older Corolla?
Each model year older is typically about $1,750 cheaper, across the 2013–2023 Corollas listed.
How much do kilometres change the price of a used Corolla?
The typical Corolla listed with more than 100,000 km is priced about $7,200 below the typical one with fewer.
How much is a hybrid Corolla compared with a petrol one?
The typical hybrid Corolla is $21,730 and is usually a 2020. The typical petrol one is $16,490 and is usually a 2017, so part of the difference is age.
Where are used Corollas for sale in NZ?
Dealers in Auckland, Canterbury and Wellington list them, among other regions. The typical one in Auckland is $21,980.
How safe is a used Toyota Corolla?
The 2014–26 petrol hybrid model rates 4 stars out of 5, the 2013–23 petrol hybrid model rates 3 stars out of 5, the 2012–20 petrol model rates 3 stars out of 5 and the 2006–15 petrol model rates 3 stars out of 5, in the Used Car Safety Ratings 2025, shown on Rightcar by NZTA.
How much does a used Toyota Corolla cost to run?
At 14,000 km a year, about $1,870 a year for the 2014–26 petrol hybrid model, $1,870 a year for the 2013–23 petrol hybrid model, $3,270 a year for the 2012–20 petrol model and $3,410 a year for the 2006–15 petrol model. That's Rightcar's real-world fuel use, with fuel at MBIE's national average for the week to 2 October 2026 (91 petrol at $3.43/L). Servicing, insurance and repairs are extra.
How many Corollas are in NZ?
175,010 were registered in NZ in the NZTA Motor Vehicle Register for March 2026. 29% of them came into the country used, and the typical one is a 2013.
How often does a used Corolla fail its MOT in the UK?
15% of UK Corolla and Auris cars of the years for sale here failed their first MOT in 2025, against 19% for the average UK car of the same years. From 229,000 UK roadworthiness tests (the UK's WoF) of the Corolla and Auris, the nearest UK match, 2025.
Are these the prices cars actually sell for?
No, they are dealer asking prices. Dealers usually ask more than private sellers, because they sell under the Consumer Guarantees Act and price in reconditioning and a margin. A car's condition and history move its fair price too.
Sources
Prices: used cars listed by NZ dealers, read 6 October 2026.
Safety: Used Car Safety Ratings 2025 (Monash University), via Rightcar (NZTA). Fuel and energy use: Rightcar.
Running cost at 14,000 km a year: 91 petrol at $3.43/L (MBIE national average, week to 2 October 2026).
On NZ roads: NZTA Motor Vehicle Register, March 2026.
Wear and tear: DVSA anonymised MOT tests, 2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Photo: User3204, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Other photo credits