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by Robert Smith
Updated: August 09, 2021
SE (6MT) vs. XLE - [ 2020 B]
Toyota Corolla sport edition with mechanic transmission and executive luxury edition models comparision
SE (6MT) vs. XLE exterior
2020 Toyota Corolla
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Wheels difference
SE (6MT)
18-in. machined alloy wheels with dark gray-painted accents and P225/40R18 tires
XLE
16-in. alloy wheels and P205/55R16 tires
The available 18-in. machined alloy wheels, the largest ever offered for Corolla, add to its unapologetic profile. The LE grade rides on 16-inch steel wheels with covers.
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left: SE (6MT) standart wheels (a same feature from XSE model shown), right: XLE standart wheels
Taillights difference
SE (6MT)
LED tail and stoplights with smoked sport trim
XLE
LED tail and stoplights
All 2020 Corolla sedan models use LEDs, the type and style varying by model grade. The sporty grades feature smoked outer light lenses..
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left: SE (6MT) standart taillights (a same feature from SE CVT model shown), right: XLE standart taillights
Outside mirrors difference
SE (6MT)
Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with turn signal indicators
XLE
Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators
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left: SE (6MT) standart outside mirrors, right: XLE standart outside mirrors (a same feature from XSE model shown)
Other exterior features difference
SE (6MT)
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) accent lighting
Sport mesh dark gray metallic front grille
Dark gray metallic sport side rocker panels and color-keyed rear spoiler
Dual chrome-tipped exhaust
XLE
Available: Adaptive Front-Lighting System (AFS)
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
Black front grille with sport mesh insert
That’s why people buy sedans, after all..
SE (6MT) vs. XLE interior
2020 Toyota Corolla
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Front seats difference
SE (6MT)
Premium sport seats with sport fabric inserts with 6-way adjustable driver's seat and 4-way adjustable front passenger seat with seatback pocket
XLE
SofTex-trimmed heated front sport seats with sport fabric inserts; 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat with power lumbar support; and 4-way adjustable front passenger seat and seatback pocket
Heated driver's and front passenger seats
Redesigned top to bottom, the mixed-media sport seats with SofTex bolsters and premium fabric inserts work together to make you feel comfortable and in control behind the wheel. The result not only improves comfort, but also helps to lower the vehicle’s center of gravity and improves front/rear weight distribution.
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left: SE (6MT) standart front seats, right: XLE standart front seats
These descriptors, seemingly from the luxury car realm, inspired designers’ efforts when visualizing Corolla sedan’s cabin. The result is called “sensuous minimalism”.
SE (6MT) vs. XLE multimedia & convinience
2020 Toyota Corolla
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Audio & Multimedia difference
SE (6MT)
Audio — includes 6 speakers, 8-in. touch-screen
XLE
Audio Plus—includes 8-in. touch-screen, Sirius XM, HD Radio
Available: Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation and JBL w/Clari-Fi— includes 9 speakers, subwoofer and amplifier, 8-in. touch-screen
Entune 3.0 Audio Plus, standard on XSE, XLE and optional on SE CVT, adds an HD Radio and Weather/Traffic info; SiriusXM with Cache Radio; Entune 3.0 Connected Services; Service Connect, and Remote Connect. Whether you're listening to your favorite playlist or podcast, Corolla's available 800-watt JBL with Clari-Fi speaker system delivers outstanding sound quality to amplify every drive.
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left: SE (6MT) standart audio & multimedia (a same feature from Hybrid LE model shown), right: XLE available Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation and JBL w/Clari-Fi— includes 9 speakers, subwoofer and amplifier, 8-in. touch-screen
Instrument cluster difference
SE (6MT)
4.2-in. color TFT Multi-Information Display
XLE
7-in. color TFT Multi-Information Display
A neat instrument panel lends an open, harmonious feeling thanks to its slimmer upper surface, with character lines that interlock with the door trim to convey an airy atmosphere. Featuring rich graphics, the easy-to-read MID can be custom configured by the driver and offers intuitive operation to access information for the audio and multimedia systems, navigation system, vehicle information including fuel efficiency and tire pressure, the Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), and other important parameters and system settings.
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left: SE (6MT) standart instrument cluster (a same feature from LE model shown), right: XLE standart instrument cluster
What you don’t get in the 2020 Corolla sedan is noise.
SE (6MT) vs. XLE safety & driving
2020 Toyota Corolla
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SE (6MT) vs. XLE tech details
2020 Toyota Corolla
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Transmission difference
SE (6MT)
iMT
XLE
CVT
Like some premium sports cars, it features downshift rev-matching control, automatically detecting when the driver is shifting and quickly rev-matching to make any driver a stick-shift pro. The key to its distinct performance feel is a physical first gear used for start-off acceleration, before handing off to the CVT’s pulley system.
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left: SE (6MT) standart transmission, right: XLE standart transmission (a same feature from LE model shown)
Other tech details features difference
SE (6MT)
2.0L / 169hp
XLE
1.8L / 139hp
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