There are 10 trims in the 2026 Toyota Camry, every one of them a hybrid. The MSRP comes in at $29,600* for an LE and goes as high as $37,525* on the XSE AWD at the top end. This guide breaks down what each step up actually adds, and whether it's worth the price, so you can pick the right trim before you visit Claremont Toyota in Los Angeles County.
Quick Facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Powertrain | 2.5L 4-Cylinder Hybrid (only powertrain offered) |
| Horsepower | 225 hp on front-wheel-drive trims, 232 hp on all-wheel-drive trims |
| Torque | 163 lb-ft across all trims |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 51 (LE FWD) to 43 (XSE AWD), varies by trim and drivetrain |
| Seating | 5 |
| Drivetrain options | FWD standard, AWD available on every trim |
| Standard driver-assist safety suite | Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 |
| Starting MSRP | $29,600* |
*MSRP excludes the manufacturer's destination and handling charge, which varies by model. It also excludes the $85 dealer doc fee, taxes, title, license and other applicable fees. Contact dealer for total price.
What is the Camry
The 2026 Camry is a midsize hybrid-only sedan. You will not find a gas-only powertrain in any form. Every trim uses the identical 2.5L four-cylinder hybrid, so what separates one from another is styling, equipment, and the choice of front-wheel drive over all-wheel drive. In the showroom you have the Corolla on the compact side and the Crown as the bigger option, with the Camry in between as Toyota's answer to the Honda Accord and Hyundai Sonata for the family buyer. The entire range will seat five and give 15.1 cubic feet of cargo room regardless of drivetrain or trim. Fuel economy is where the line is drawn, however. Front-wheel-drive versions post the best EPA figures, while all-wheel drive trades a few mpg for added grip, useful when winter comes to the mountain roads north of Claremont.
2026 Toyota Camry Trims and Pricing
| Trim | Powertrain | Drivetrain | Starting MSRP | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE | 2.5L Hybrid | FWD | $29,600* | If you want the best fuel economy in the lineup at the lowest price |
| LE AWD | 2.5L Hybrid | AWD | $31,125* | If you want the LE's value with added traction |
| SE | 2.5L Hybrid | FWD | $32,100* | If you want sportier styling without paying for luxury features |
| Nightshade | 2.5L Hybrid | FWD | $33,100* | If you want a blacked-out appearance package on top of the SE |
| SE AWD | 2.5L Hybrid | AWD | $33,625* | If you want the SE's styling with added traction |
| Nightshade AWD | 2.5L Hybrid | AWD | $34,625* | If you want the blacked-out look with added traction |
| XLE | 2.5L Hybrid | FWD | $34,800* | If you want comfort and convenience features over sport styling |
| XSE | 2.5L Hybrid | FWD | $36,000* | If you want the top trim's full feature set and sport-tuned looks |
| XLE AWD | 2.5L Hybrid | AWD | $36,325* | If you want the XLE's comfort features with added traction |
| XSE AWD | 2.5L Hybrid | AWD | $37,525* | If you want the fullest feature set and all-wheel traction |
*MSRP excludes the manufacturer's destination and handling charge, which varies by model. It also excludes the $85 dealer doc fee, taxes, title, license and other applicable fees. Contact dealer for total price.
Trim-by-Trim Breakdown
LE: $29,600*: the Value and Efficiency Leader
The LE is the base trim and the most efficient Camry you can buy, rated at 51 mpg combined on FWD. It comes with the same 2.5L hybrid powertrain, 225 hp, and Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 as every other trim, with 5 seats and 15.1 cubic feet of cargo space standard.
Best for: if you want the lowest price and the best fuel economy in the lineup, and don't need upgraded styling or comfort features.
SE: $32,100*: Sportier Styling and a Firmer Ride
Stepping up to the SE from the LE adds $2,500 to the price and brings sport-tuned styling and a firmer suspension calibration. Fuel economy drops to 46 mpg combined on FWD, a 5 mpg trade for the sportier feel.
Best for: if you want a more athletic look and feel and are willing to give up some fuel economy for it.
Nightshade: $33,100*: the SE with a Blacked-out Look
The Nightshade adds $1,000 over the SE for a blacked-out appearance package, including darkened wheels and trim. Mechanically it's identical to the SE: same 225 hp FWD powertrain, same 46 mpg combined rating.
Best for: if you want the SE's driving character with a more aggressive, blacked-out appearance.
XLE: $34,800*: Comfort and Convenience over Sport Styling
The XLE moves away from the SE/Nightshade's sport styling toward comfort-oriented equipment and trim. It carries the same 225 hp FWD powertrain and 46 mpg combined rating as the SE and Nightshade.
Best for: if you want comfort and convenience features rather than sport styling.
XSE: $36,000*: the Top Trim's Full Feature Set
The XSE tops the lineup with the most complete standard feature set and sport-tuned looks. On FWD it matches the SE/Nightshade/XLE at 46 mpg combined, but the AWD version returns the lowest fuel economy in the range at 43 mpg combined.
Best for: if you want the fullest equipment list and sportiest appearance, and who are willing to accept a fuel-economy trade-off on AWD.
LE AWD: $31,125*, the Efficiency Pick with Traction
The LE AWD pairs the LE's equipment with all-wheel drive and 232 hp. At 50 mpg combined (50 city / 49 highway) it gives up just 1 mpg to the FWD LE and stays the most fuel-efficient AWD Camry.
Best for: the value buyer who drives in rain or heads up the mountain roads north of Claremont.
SE AWD: $33,625*, Sport Styling with All-Weather Grip
The SE AWD keeps the SE's sportier styling and firmer ride and adds all-wheel drive with 232 hp. Fuel economy holds at 46 mpg combined (46 city / 46 highway).
Best for: the buyer who wants the SE's look without giving up traction in wet weather.
Nightshade AWD: $34,625*, the Blacked-out Look with All-Weather Grip
The Nightshade AWD carries the same blacked-out treatment as the FWD Nightshade, with 232 hp and 46 mpg combined (46 city / 46 highway), matching the FWD trim's combined figure.
Best for: the style-first buyer who also sees snow or slick pavement.
XLE AWD: $36,325*, Comfort Equipment Plus Traction
The XLE AWD adds all-wheel drive and 232 hp to the XLE's comfort and convenience equipment, holding 46 mpg combined (46 city / 46 highway).
Best for: the comfort-focused buyer in a wetter climate.
XSE AWD: $37,525*, the Full Feature Set on Every Wheel
The XSE AWD is the top of the line, with the XSE's complete feature set, 232 hp, and 43 mpg combined (43 city / 43 highway).
Best for: the buyer who wants the most thoroughly equipped Camry and all-weather traction with it.
Powertrain Deep-Dive: the 2.5L Hybrid
2.5L 4-Cylinder Hybrid: 225-232 hp, up to 51 mpg Combined
The 2.5L four-cylinder hybrid is the powertrain of choice for all 2026 Camrys, though you will find differences in output and economy from one drivetrain to another. A front-wheel-drive Camry puts out 225 hp and 163 lb-ft of torque. The AWD variant has a bit more at 232 hp while the torque figure remains 163 lb-ft.
What one gets in the way of fuel economy is a matter of trim and drivetrain. The EPA Fuel-Economy Ratings put the LE FWD at the head of the pack with 52/49/51 (city/highway/combined) mpg, see EPA's figures for reference. If it is an LE with AWD, that is 50/49/50. In FWD form the SE, Nightshade, XLE and XSE will do 47 in the city and 45 on the highway for a 46 combined, but opt for AWD and the figure is 46 all round. The XSE AWD is the only one in that camp to be rated lower by the EPA, an anomaly at 43/43/43.
Is It Worth Stepping Up?
- LE to SE (+$2,500): The SE brings sportier styling and a firmer suspension tune. You give up some of the LE's lineup-best fuel economy in the process (51 mpg combined for the LE FWD versus 46 for the SE FWD). If fuel economy matters more to you than looks, stick with the LE.
- SE to Nightshade (+$1,000): The Nightshade is largely an appearance package layered onto the SE, with blacked-out trim and wheels. It's a reasonable upgrade if you like the look, but it doesn't add meaningful mechanical value.
- Nightshade to XLE (+$1,700): Moving from Nightshade to XLE trades sport styling for comfort-oriented features. This jump makes sense if you've decided you care more about a refined interior than an aggressive look.
- XLE to XSE (+$1,200): The XSE tops the lineup with the most complete feature set and the sportiest appearance, but it also returns the lowest fuel economy on AWD at 43 mpg combined. You're usually better off stopping at XLE unless the top-trim styling and equipment specifically matter to you.
- FWD to AWD (+$1,525 across every trim): Every AWD upgrade adds 7 hp (225 to 232). The mpg cost depends on trim:
- LE: 51 to 50 combined (down 1 mpg)
- SE, Nightshade, XLE: 46 combined either way (no change)
- XSE: 46 to 43 combined (down 3 mpg)
Then again, if rain or snow is part of your daily commute, the AWD is justified. But for equal mileage on the same trim while putting in time on dry roads in Southern California, there is little reason not to take the FWD.
Best 2026 Toyota Camry Trim for You
- Best for comfort-focused buyers: the XLE. It comes with comfort and convenience equipment yet does not compromise on the 15.1 cubic feet of cargo or the 5-passenger seating found in all trims.
- Best for value shoppers: the LE. With a $29,600* base price and the 51 mpg combined figure that is the best in the range, it is highly competitive.
- Best for technology-first buyers: the XSE, the top trim and where Toyota puts its most thorough feature set in the Camry.
- Best for winter and wet-weather drivers: any AWD version. The SE, Nightshade and XLE in particular see little in the way of fuel economy loss for the added traction and 7 hp they provide on snow or wet pavement.
- Best for the buyer who wants everything: the XSE AWD. At $37,525* and up it is the top of the line, delivering the 232 hp common to an AWD Camry.
A Camry buyer is also likely to be thinking of the Honda Accord. The Accord's entry level is the gas LX at a price of $28,395*. You have to go for the Hybrid Sport with 204 hp to get to $33,795*. The Hyundai Sonata is another alternative, with its SE trim starting at $27,450*. With the Camry being entirely hybrid, fuel economy is not something that requires making a special choice. While the Accord LX is $1,205 less than the Camry LE, the two are not really on a par given the LX is a gas car. All Accords are front-wheel drive. In terms of output the Camry LE puts out 225 hp versus 191 from the Sonata's gas engine and 192 from the Sonata's top hybrid trim. The Sonata does offer one engine that beats every Camry on power: the N Line, at $36,050*, makes 290 hp, well above the 232 hp topped out by the Camry XSE AWD.
Driving the 2026 Camry in Claremont
Claremont Toyota is at 601 Auto Center Dr in Claremont, CA 91711, a short way from the 10 at the Indian Hill Blvd exit. From there you can make an easy drive to the Los Angeles downtown area or put in some miles to the California Botanic Garden for the weekend.
A trip to Mt. Baldy is a good way of seeing what the Camry's fuel economy can do. On that sort of outing the LE will put up 51 mpg combined, so your fuel budget will be stretched further than you might think from a sedan of this ilk. Cargo is not an issue either, with 15.1 cubic feet at your disposal you can quickly handle stowing away a picnic and your shopping for The Huntington or the Claremont Colleges, any trim level being the case. And if the longer drive to Disneyland Park has rain in its forecast, AWD provides the extra traction. But for getting around on the day to day in Claremont, FWD is preferable as it will keep your fuel costs in check.
Why Buy Your Camry from Us
Put an LE up against an XLE in the showroom to compare how they measure up before you make a choice on what is right for your driving. You will find us conveniently located in Claremont, minutes away from the 10, an easy stop when you are in town for errands by the botanic gardens or part of your daily commute.
The FWD or AWD question is one we can put in perspective with the kind of conditions you face on your commute rather than relying on a spec sheet. As for your present vehicle, our trade in process will put a definite value on it prior to any commitment to a new Camry. We also do all the scheduled maintenance for every Camry trim, including the hybrid service intervals this generation calls for. In the meantime, check the new inventory online for a view of the Camry trims and drivetrains we have on hand.
For a side by side look at the Camry trims, visit us in person. Put in a test drive with us or take a look at our new inventory and find out what is on the lot. A visit can be preceded by an online valuation of your trade should you be parting with a vehicle. And when you have made up your mind on a trim, starting the process is as simple as using our finance application.
You can also browse our new inventory, view our certified pre-owned models, schedule service, value your trade, check our service specials, start a finance application, order genuine parts and accessories, or contact our team online.
FAQ
What is the starting price of the 2026 Toyota Camry?
The 2026 Camry starts at $29,600* for the LE trim. Pricing climbs through nine additional trims and drivetrain combinations up to $37,525* for the top XSE AWD. Every trim uses the same 2.5L hybrid powertrain. The trims differ in equipment and drivetrain.Which 2026 Camry trim should I buy?
The right trim depends on what you prioritize. Choose the LE for the best fuel economy and lowest price, the SE or Nightshade for sportier styling, the XLE for comfort features, or the XSE if you want the most complete equipment list Toyota offers on this generation of Camry.Is the XSE worth it over the XLE?
The step from XLE to XSE costs an additional $1,200 and adds the most complete feature set in the lineup along with sportier styling. It's worth it if top-trim equipment and appearance matter to you, but the XLE already covers most of the comfort features you need.What's the difference between the SE and Nightshade trims?
The Nightshade trim is built on the SE and adds a blacked-out appearance package, including darkened wheels and trim, for an additional $1,000. Mechanically, the SE and Nightshade share the same 225 hp powertrain and fuel economy ratings on front-wheel drive.Does the 2026 Camry come in all-wheel drive?
Yes, every 2026 Camry trim offers an all-wheel-drive option starting at $1,525 above the front-wheel-drive price for that same trim. AWD models produce 232 hp compared to 225 hp on FWD, and the combined fuel-economy penalty ranges from none at all on the SE, Nightshade and XLE to 3 mpg on the XSE.What's the cheapest 2026 Camry trim with all-wheel drive?
The LE AWD is the cheapest trim with all-wheel drive, starting at $31,125*. It produces 232 hp and returns an EPA-estimated 50 mpg combined, giving up only 1 mpg compared to the LE FWD's 51 mpg combined rating.What's the fuel economy on the 2026 Camry?
Fuel economy ranges from 51 mpg combined on the LE FWD down to 43 mpg combined on the XSE AWD, according to the EPA. The LE AWD gives up 1 mpg combined to the LE FWD, the SE, Nightshade and XLE rate 46 mpg combined in either drivetrain, and the XSE drops from 46 mpg combined in FWD to 43 in AWD.How much horsepower does the 2026 Camry have?
Front-wheel-drive Camry trims produce 225 horsepower, while all-wheel-drive trims produce 232 horsepower. Torque holds steady at 163 lb-ft across every trim and drivetrain combination, since all versions share the same 2.5L hybrid powertrain.Is the 2026 Camry only available as a hybrid?
Yes, every 2026 Camry trim uses the same 2.5L four-cylinder hybrid powertrain. There is no separate gas-only engine option this generation, which means you get strong fuel economy regardless of which trim you choose.What safety features come standard on the 2026 Camry?
Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 comes standard on every 2026 Camry trim, from the base LE through the top XSE AWD. This driver-assist suite is included regardless of trim level or drivetrain choice, so you don't need to upgrade to get it.How much cargo space does the 2026 Camry have?
Cargo space measures 15.1 cubic feet across every 2026 Camry trim and drivetrain combination. This figure stays consistent whether you choose the base LE or the top XSE AWD, so trunk space isn't a factor in deciding between trims.How does the 2026 Camry compare to the Honda Accord?
The Camry LE starts at $29,600* with 225 hp and 51 mpg combined, while the Accord LX starts lower at $28,395* but produces less power at 192 hp and offers a gas-only base trim. The Accord's Hybrid Sport trim starts at $33,795* with 204 hp, below the 225 hp of the closest-priced Camry, the SE at $32,100*, and the Accord is front-wheel drive only across the lineup.How many seats does the 2026 Camry have?
The 2026 Camry seats five passengers across every trim, from the LE through the XSE AWD. Seating capacity doesn't change based on drivetrain or trim level, so you can choose based on features and fuel economy without worrying about passenger space.Does the 2026 Camry have a turbocharged engine option?
No, the 2026 Camry uses a naturally aspirated 2.5L four-cylinder paired with a hybrid system across the entire lineup. There is no turbocharged engine offered on any trim, since Toyota built this generation exclusively around the hybrid powertrain.What's the cheapest 2026 Camry trim overall?
The LE is the cheapest 2026 Camry trim, starting at $29,600* with front-wheel drive. It uses the same 225-hp 2.5L hybrid powertrain as every other trim and leads the lineup in fuel economy at 51 mpg combined, so you aren't giving up efficiency to get the lowest price.What's the difference between the XLE and XSE trims?
The XLE, starting at $34,800*, focuses on comfort and convenience equipment, while the XSE, starting at $36,000*, adds sport-tuned styling and the most complete standard feature set in the lineup for $1,200 more. Both share the same 225 hp FWD powertrain, though the XSE's fuel economy drops to 43 mpg combined if you add AWD.Sources: EPA Fuel-Economy Ratings · Official Toyota Specifications