Another Comparison for the 2011 Toyota Corolla. The 2011 Toyota Corolla has many advantages over the 2012 Honda Civic including Value and Savings, more features for driving, Interior Comfort and Convenience, Advanced Engineering, and 2 Years Free Scheduled Maintenance.
Toyota Value:Toyota and Honda both have great reputations when it comes to value. The Corolla usually has a lower MSRP plus the savings continue long after the purchase. The Corolla is the world’s all-time best-selling car, with more than 34 million sales.
| Grade (with AT) | MSRP | Grade (with AT) | MSRP | Toyota Advantage |
| Corolla grade | $17,460 | Civic DX | $17,355 | ($105) |
| Corolla LE | $18,360 | Civic LX | $19,405 | $1,045 |
| Corolla S | $19,360 | Civic EX | $21,255 | $1,895 |
Features for Driving:The Toyota Corolla includes features to give drivers extra confidence when conditions change.
Drivers living in colder climates will appreciate the heated side-view mirrors that come standard on the Corolla LE.
| Corolla LE | Civic LX | |
| Heated side-view mirrors | Standard | Not available (Std. on EX-L) |
| Corolla | Civic | Toyota Advantage | |
| Front brake diameter (mm) | 271.8 | 261.6 | 10.2 |
| Rear brake diameter (mm) | 228.6 | 200.7 | 27.9 |
Comfortable and Convenient Interior:Civic buyers are forced into higher grades to gain many of the comfort and convenient features that are standard on the Corolla LE.
| Corolla LE | Civic LX | |
| Heavy-duty heater | Standard | Not available |
| 60/40 split-folding rear seatack | Standard | Not available (Std. on EX) |
| Variable intermittent wipers | Standard | Not available (Std. on EX) |
| Locking glove box | Standard | Not available |
| Corolla LE | Civic LX | |
| Standard Speakers | 6 | 4 |
| Bluetooth music streaming | Available | Not available (Std. on EX) |
| Bluetooth hands-free phone system | Available | Not available (Std. on EX) |
| Corolla LE | Civic LX | |
| Power moonroof | Available | Not available (Std. on EX) |
Advanced Engineering:The Toyota Corolla takes advantage of some of the latest in Automotive engineering to achieve the perfect balance of efficiency and performance.
Most small engine today use a dual-overhead-cam designed to maximize efficiency and reduce emissions. The Honda Civic still uses a less-sophisticated single-overhead-cam design.
Most small engine today use a dual-overhead-cam designed to maximize efficiency and reduce emissions. The Honda Civic still uses a less-sophisticated single-overhead-cam design.
| Corolla | Civic | |
| Value Configuration | DOHC | SOHC |
Toyota’s Dual VVT-i engine does it better by independently optimizing both intake and exhaust valve timing for maximum combustion efficiency. Honda adjusts for intake efficiency only.
| Corolla | Civic | |
| Intake Valves | Optimized Timing | Optimized Timing |
| Exhaust Valves | Optimized Timing | Not optimized Timing |
Free Scheduled Maintenance:Toyota pays for scheduled maintenance on the Corolla for 2 years/25,000 miles. Toyota will cover tire rotations, oil changes, lubrication and any other scheduled maintenance.
The Bottom Line: The Toyota Corolla is the right value for Baltimore Car Shoppers!
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