I paid $42,250 + tax for my 2023 Lexus ES350 F-sport 4 months ago (much larger and faster car). Let alone I paid $27K for a brand new Camry SE back in 2021. This is way too expensive for a Camry, not even fully loaded.
@@truegrizzlesfan2292 I've heard many reviewers compare this new Camry to a Lexus ES, especially in ride quality. Do keep in mind that pricing around $40k is for a *top* trim, whereas the similarly-sized ES *starts* at this pricing (The top-package XLE Camry is just shy of 40k without accessories, while the base ES250 starts at slightly over $43k). At this price point, you're getting many features that would not be on a base-spec ES: a 12.3" headunit, 12.3" digital cluster, heads-up display, memory seats, stage 2 autonomous Traffic Jam Assist, ventilated seats, a panoramic moonroof, heated steering wheel, etc. Of course, also consider that this comes as a Hybrid standard, meaning a quieter, more efficient ride (but superior to the ES Hybrid's powertrain in terms of displacement, power output, and fuel economy, in part due to being a 5th gen Hybrid system). It's inherently a newer car and takes advantage of an updated platform and newer tech (such as TSS 3.0). Being a Camry, it's also less likely to be attractive for break-ins (I have a friend whose Lexus was broken into last week). Visually, I'd say the interior looks fairly upscale for a Camry and justifies its close proximity to a Lexus ES (though material choice may still be inferior). Of course, if you want the interior of a luxury car, a Lexus ES would still not be a bad choice. It's just that the Camry isn't a total econobox anymore; it has good tech and a upscale interior for its class. That's why it is getting close to luxury pricing. Now I personally probably would not get the top trim; I'd settle for the SE trim with the technology package. If you're actually going to get a Lexus now though, I'd strongly suggest a current-gen used model, as if the ES will follow the Camry's refresh cycle, it may get a big upgrade soon that would counteract most of the things I brought up. Alternatively, of course, wait for the new gen 😅
It's a decent car no doubt but 40k for a Camry is wild. Cudda gotten a nice luxury car with that a few years ago
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I paid $42,250 + tax for my 2023 Lexus ES350 F-sport 4 months ago (much larger and faster car). Let alone I paid $27K for a brand new Camry SE back in 2021. This is way too expensive for a Camry, not even fully loaded.
Heated and ventilated seats not even standard but part of a $4K option package.
Good purchase. No Camry should go over $35K fully loaded
Landscape= full screen.
Badass cars! Gotta save up
Got a 2024 camry le for 26,750. This is nuts.
$40K plus $10K dealer mark up. Overhyped and overpriced😂
Especially for a Camry. Might as well get a Lexus or a Crown. This is coming from someone who have a 2020
@@truegrizzlesfan2292 I've heard many reviewers compare this new Camry to a Lexus ES, especially in ride quality. Do keep in mind that pricing around $40k is for a *top* trim, whereas the similarly-sized ES *starts* at this pricing (The top-package XLE Camry is just shy of 40k without accessories, while the base ES250 starts at slightly over $43k). At this price point, you're getting many features that would not be on a base-spec ES: a 12.3" headunit, 12.3" digital cluster, heads-up display, memory seats, stage 2 autonomous Traffic Jam Assist, ventilated seats, a panoramic moonroof, heated steering wheel, etc. Of course, also consider that this comes as a Hybrid standard, meaning a quieter, more efficient ride (but superior to the ES Hybrid's powertrain in terms of displacement, power output, and fuel economy, in part due to being a 5th gen Hybrid system). It's inherently a newer car and takes advantage of an updated platform and newer tech (such as TSS 3.0). Being a Camry, it's also less likely to be attractive for break-ins (I have a friend whose Lexus was broken into last week). Visually, I'd say the interior looks fairly upscale for a Camry and justifies its close proximity to a Lexus ES (though material choice may still be inferior).
Of course, if you want the interior of a luxury car, a Lexus ES would still not be a bad choice. It's just that the Camry isn't a total econobox anymore; it has good tech and a upscale interior for its class. That's why it is getting close to luxury pricing. Now I personally probably would not get the top trim; I'd settle for the SE trim with the technology package.
If you're actually going to get a Lexus now though, I'd strongly suggest a current-gen used model, as if the ES will follow the Camry's refresh cycle, it may get a big upgrade soon that would counteract most of the things I brought up. Alternatively, of course, wait for the new gen 😅