I'm sure you are correct. I wonder why the various regional areas vary like that. I bought a 2003 Corolla and wanted alloy wheels. They were not available in my area at that time. I checked other regional areas and the larger populated states did offer the car with alloys for a extra charge. I tried to buy them from our local dealer parts department. They wanted $1200 for the set. If they were offered during the car sale they would coast about $250 more. I passed up the parts department alloys. I saw anew Corolla SEL at our local dealer with alloys. They may now come as standard equipment.