Ford Fusion vs Toyota Corolla: Which Used Buy Wins?
As used buys (July 2026), the Ford Fusion typically lists for $12,995 against $15,995 for the Toyota Corolla (same model years — 2018–2020 — national medians from live listings). The newest shared model year is 2020 — one of these nameplates is no longer sold new, so the comparison covers the older used market only. The Toyota Corolla takes fuel economy (34 MPG combined vs 25 MPG); the Ford Fusion leads on NCAP safety (4.8★ vs 4.7★ average). Every figure below is live market data, not book values.
Head to head
Used price by model year
| Year | Ford Fusion typical | Toyota Corolla typical | Difference | Ford Fusion MPG | Toyota Corolla MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $14,597 | $16,998 | Toyota Corolla +$2,401 | 23–42 MPG | 32–52 MPG |
| 2019 | $12,995 | $15,995 | Toyota Corolla +$3,000 | 20–42 MPG | 33–34 MPG |
| 2018 | $12,513 | $14,375 | Toyota Corolla +$1,862 | 20–27 MPG | 33–34 MPG |
| 2017 | $10,662 | $13,999 | Toyota Corolla +$3,337 | 20–27 MPG | 33–34 MPG |
| 2016 | $9,370 | $13,215 | Toyota Corolla +$3,845 | 25–29 MPG | 33–34 MPG |
| 2015 | $8,950 | $11,997 | Toyota Corolla +$3,047 | 25–29 MPG | 33–34 MPG |
| 2014 | $7,995 | $11,495 | Toyota Corolla +$3,500 | 25–29 MPG | 33–34 MPG |
| 2013 | $7,487 | $9,995 | Toyota Corolla +$2,508 | 25–29 MPG | — |
| 2012 | $6,831 | $9,594 | Toyota Corolla +$2,763 | 19–26 MPG | — |
| 2011 | $5,999 | $8,980 | Toyota Corolla +$2,981 | 19–26 MPG | — |
| 2010 | $5,988 | $7,995 | Toyota Corolla +$2,007 | 19–27 MPG | — |
| 2009 | $5,454 | $7,450 | Toyota Corolla +$1,996 | 20–23 MPG | — |
| 2008 | $4,991 | $6,995 | Toyota Corolla +$2,004 | 20 MPG | — |
| 2007 | $4,948 | $6,650 | Toyota Corolla +$1,702 | 19 MPG | — |
| 2006 | $4,995 | $6,382 | Toyota Corolla +$1,387 | — | — |
Typical price = national median asking price of live listings for that model year (July 2026); MPG = EPA combined range across rated versions.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to buy used — Ford Fusion or Toyota Corolla?
Comparing the same model years (2018–2020), the Ford Fusion is cheaper: it typically lists for $12,995 versus $15,995 for the Toyota Corolla (national medians, July 2026).
Which gets better fuel economy — Ford Fusion or Toyota Corolla?
The Toyota Corolla: its typical rated version returns 34 MPG combined versus 25 MPG for the Ford Fusion (median across EPA-rated versions of the compared years).
Which is safer — Ford Fusion or Toyota Corolla?
By NCAP overall crash-test rating the Ford Fusion averages 4.8 of 5 stars across rated years versus 4.7 for the Toyota Corolla. Always check the specific model year's rating in the table above.
Which is more reliable — Ford Fusion or Toyota Corolla?
NHTSA lists an average of 8.6 recalls per model year for the Ford Fusion and 5.5 for the Toyota Corolla — an edge for the Toyota Corolla. Recall and complaint counts scale with sales volume, so treat them as context and check any specific car's VIN history.
https://vehisales.com/research/compare/ford/fusion/vs/toyota/corolla.
Dig deeper
Ford Fusion — live listings & specs Toyota Corolla — live listings & specs Ford Fusion prices by year Toyota Corolla prices by year Ford Fusion MPG by year Toyota Corolla MPG by year
See also: All model comparisons · Best used cars by budget · Used car prices by model.