We preserve listening to that no person needs sedans anymore, however the Toyota Camry proves that isn’t the case. It managed near 310,000 gross sales within the US final yr, making it the top-selling mannequin amongst autos that aren’t an SUV or pickup truck. Lots of that success comes right down to the nameplate’s stellar fame for reliability, constructed over many years, however there’s additionally the matter of worth. For buyers who desire a roomy, snug, and environment friendly each day driver with out the majority – or value premium – of an SUV, the Camry continues to hit a candy spot.
Toyota has simply introduced pricing for the 2026 Camry forward of its showroom arrival within the fall, and the entry-level LE grade carries an MSRP of $29,000. That’s solely $300 greater than the 2025 mannequin yr, which marked the debut of the present ninth-generation, all-hybrid Camry, and ensures the nameplate remains to be the very best automotive you should buy for lower than $30,000.
Different grades embody the SE ($31,300), XLE ($34,000), XSE ($35,200), and a brand new addition for 2026, the Nightshade Version ($32,300). All costs exclude a compulsory vacation spot cost of $1,195, and patrons trying so as to add all-wheel drive, which is accessible throughout the lineup, must pay an additional $1,525.
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2026 Toyota Camry Pricing |
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Trim |
2025 MSRP |
2026 MSRP |
Distinction |
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LE |
$28,700 |
$29,000 |
+$300 |
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SE |
$31,300 |
$31,300 |
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XLE |
$33,700 |
$34,000 |
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XSE |
$34,900 |
$35,200 |
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Nightshade |
N/A |
$32,300 |
N/A |
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*Costs are MSRP, vacation spot of $1,195 excluded. AWD prices a further $1,525. |
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Few Modifications After 2025’s Redesign
Because the Camry was simply redesigned for 2025, there are few adjustments for 2026 past the Nightshade Version, which, because the identify suggests, provides darkish accents across the exterior of the automobile, like on the grille, aspect mirror caps, antenna fin, and extra. It additionally comes with gloss black wheels measuring 19 inches in diameter. Further adjustments for 2026 embody the brand new colour choice Darkish Cosmos, a hazy blue end obtainable on the SE, XLE, and XSE grades.
The LE, SE, and Nightshade Editions come normal with a seven-inch digital gauge cluster, whereas the extra luxury-oriented XLE and XSE Grades come normal with a 12.3-inch unit. In addition they embody a ten-inch head-up show on the checklist of choices – a helpful merchandise for presenting navigation data or pace limits and different warnings. The usual infotainment system within the Camry options an eight-inch touchscreen show however may be upgraded with a 12.3-inch unit. The system contains wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, in addition to a charging pad for cellphones. A voice assistant is accessible through the subscription-based Drive Join function.
Hybrid Energy As Customary
There’s just one powertrain on supply, a fifth-generation hybrid setup rated at a mixed 225 horsepower in front-wheel-drive guise. In comparison with its earlier hybrid techniques, Toyota mentioned the brand new setup, which options an eCVT, has been tuned to ship acceleration that is higher synchronized with engine pace, leading to a extra assured, pure really feel from behind the wheel. This was achieved by drawing on extra energy from {the electrical} aspect to assist stop the engine from over-revving, which is an annoying behavior of some earlier Toyota hybrid techniques. Choosing all-wheel drive provides an electrical motor on the rear axle and bumps the mixed output to 232 hp.
Gasoline financial system, as you’d anticipate, is spectacular. EPA estimates have not been revealed for 2026 however the 2025 Camry with the identical powertrain is rated as much as 53/50/51 mpg metropolis/freeway/mixed with FWD and 51/49/50 mpg with AWD.
Supply: Toyota