For most people, the best 2027 Toyota Camry is the XLE at $34,900. It is the first trim with heated seats, a heated steering wheel, the big 12.3-inch screens and a quieter cabin as standard, and it tops our value score. Choose the LE at $29,700 for the lowest cost to own and the best mileage, 51 mpg combined. Choose the XSE at $36,100 if you want the sporty look with the same comfort features. This guide covers the 2027 Camry, the model in our video.
Key takeaways
- The Camry XLE at $34,900 is the best-value 2027 Toyota Camry and tops our value score.
- The LE gets the best mileage, 51 mpg combined, and has the lowest five-year cost.
- Every Camry is a hybrid; all-wheel drive adds $1,525 on any trim.
- The SE and Nightshade add style but not the heated seats and big screens, so they score lowest on value.
- The 2026 Camry is an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ with five NHTSA stars, and the hybrid battery has a 10-year, 150,000-mile warranty.
Side by side
| LE | SE | Nightshade | XLE | XSE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $29,700 | $32,200 | $33,200 | $34,900 | $36,100 |
| EPA combined mpg (front-wheel drive) | 51 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 |
| Wheels | 16 in | 18 in | 19 in | 18 in | 19 in |
| Touchscreen | 8 in | 8 in | 8 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in |
| Heated front seats | Option | Option | Option | Standard | Standard |
| 5-year cost | $37,245 | $40,495 | $41,495 | $43,195 | $44,395 |
| Value score | reference | 61 | 47 | 100 | 91 |
Prices are 2027 MSRP from Toyota, checked in October 2026, without the $1,295 destination charge, taxes or dealer fees. Every Camry is a hybrid, and all-wheel drive adds $1,525 on any trim. Five-year cost is MSRP, destination and five years of EPA fuel cost.
The basics
The 2027 Camry comes in five trims, and every one has the same 2.5-liter hybrid engine with 225 hp, or 232 hp with all-wheel drive. It never needs a plug. All-wheel drive sends power to all four wheels for more grip in rain and snow, and we would tick that box if your winters mean a snowy commute.
Toyota's page for the Camry now shows the 2027 model, the same ninth generation as the 2025 and 2026 Camrys. Leftover 2026 models may still be on dealer lots.
Fuel and running costs
The entry-level LE is the most efficient Camry. The EPA rates it at 51 mpg combined, on its smaller 16-inch wheels. Every other front-wheel-drive trim gets 46, and the all-wheel-drive XSE gets 43, the lowest in the lineup.
In dollars, the EPA estimates about $1,250 a year in fuel for the LE and $1,400 for the others, a difference of only about $750 over five years. Do not pick a trim on mileage alone. In independent real-world tests, reviewers measured about 46 to 48 mpg. With a 13-gallon tank, an LE can go more than 600 miles between fill-ups (about 663 by our estimate), and the other trims about 598.
Design and size
Reviewers agree this Camry looks bolder than earlier ones, with a sharp, angular nose. The SE, Nightshade and XSE get a sportier mesh grille and black details, and the XSE can have a black roof. The LE and XLE look calmer and more classic. The Camry is 193.5 inches long, 72.4 inches wide and 56.9 inches tall, a little shorter than a Honda Accord at 195.7 inches. Ground clearance is only 5.4 inches, so watch steep driveways.
Wheels grow with the price: 16 inches on the LE, 18 on the SE and XLE, and 19 on the Nightshade and XSE. Bigger wheels look great, but tires cost more to replace.
Cabin and back seat
Reviewers agree the cabin is quiet at highway speeds, much quieter than the old Camry hybrid, and the XLE and XSE add extra sound-blocking front glass. The catch is that the engine gets loud under hard acceleration.
Every trim has wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a wireless phone charger, dual-zone climate control and five USB ports. The LE, SE and Nightshade have an 8-inch screen and a 7-inch digital gauge display; the XLE and XSE have two 12.3-inch screens. The back seat has 38.0 inches of legroom, fine for adults, but the Accord has almost three inches more (40.8 inches). The trunk holds 15.1 cubic feet, enough for a big grocery run but not class-leading, against 16.7 in the Accord.
Safety
The government gives the Camry five stars overall, and the IIHS named the 2026 Camry a Top Safety Pick+, its highest award. IIHS has not published a 2027 rating yet. Every trim has automatic emergency braking, lane keeping, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring and Safe Exit Alert, which warns you before you open a door into a passing bike or car. One small minus: the IIHS rates the headlights Acceptable, one step below Good, on every trim.
Recalls, complaints and warranty
This generation of Camry has had six recall campaigns so far, covering things like a seat belt, the parking camera, the instrument display and, on some cars, a hybrid inverter bolt. Every fix is free. Owners have filed 173 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 model, and none yet for 2026 or 2027, which is context rather than a verdict for a car this common.
Toyota covers the whole car for 3 years or 36,000 miles and the engine and transmission for 5 years or 60,000 miles. Hybrid parts are covered for 8 years or 100,000 miles, and the hybrid battery for 10 years or 150,000 miles; Honda covers the Accord's battery for 8 years or 100,000 miles in most states. One change for 2027: free scheduled maintenance drops to one year or 10,000 miles, where a leftover 2026 still comes with two years or 25,000 miles.
Every trim, one by one
LE: $29,700
The full safety kit, blind-spot monitoring, dual-zone climate, wireless CarPlay and the best mileage in the lineup. Heated seats and a power seat are only in option packages, and the seats are cloth. It has the lowest five-year cost of any Camry, a great commuter car. If you get real winters, add the Cold Weather package for heated seats.
SE: $32,200
For $2,500 more than the LE, it adds the sporty look: a mesh grille, 18-inch black wheels, sport-tuned suspension, paddle shifters, an eight-way power driver's seat and SofTex and fabric seats. But the SE still has no heated seats as standard, and the big screen is an option too. You are mostly paying for style and a firmer feel.
Nightshade: $33,200
An SE with a darker look for $1,000 more: 19-inch satin black wheels, black badges, black mirrors and a black spoiler, in only three paint colors. Same engine and cabin features as the SE. Buy it only if you love the blacked-out look, because it is a style choice, not a feature upgrade.
XLE: $34,900
This is where the Camry starts to feel premium. For $2,700 more than the SE you get heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, leather and microfiber seats, the 12.3-inch touchscreen and digital gauges, keyless entry on both front doors and the trunk, extra sound-blocking glass and nicer LED lights. These are the things you touch every day, on a cold morning or a long commute. It is the trim we would tell a friend to buy, and it opens the Premium packages.
XSE: $36,100
Only $1,200 more than the XLE. It keeps everything from the XLE and adds sport suspension, 19-inch wheels, paddle shifters, leather-trimmed seats and the option of a black roof. The sporty look and comfort are fair money, but the all-wheel-drive XSE gets 43 mpg.
Options worth knowing about
Toyota does not publish package prices online, so ask your dealer to price each package separately. On the LE, SE and Nightshade, the Cold Weather package adds heated seats and a heated steering wheel, and it is worth it up north. On the XLE and XSE, the Premium package adds ventilated front seats, a 10-inch head-up display, a nine-speaker JBL stereo and a panoramic glass roof. The Premium Plus package adds a 360-degree camera and parking sensors that can brake for you, useful on busy streets.
Our value score
We give points for the features that differ between trims, three for things you use every day, two for often and one for nice to have, then divide by how much more each trim costs than the LE over five years, counting price, destination and EPA fuel cost. The weights are our judgement. Our method is on the How we research page.
| Trim | 5-year cost | Value score |
|---|---|---|
| LE | $37,245 | reference |
| SE | $40,495 | 61 |
| Nightshade | $41,495 | 47 |
| XLE | $43,195 | 100 |
| XSE | $44,395 | 91 |
The SE and Nightshade score low because you pay more without the comfort features you would use every day.
Camry or Accord?
The entry-level Honda Accord is a gas car rated at 32 mpg, while every Camry is a hybrid, and only the Camry offers all-wheel drive. The Accord wins on back-seat room and trunk size. For every round, see our Toyota Camry vs Honda Accord comparison and our 2026 Honda Accord trims explained.
Which Camry is right for you?
- Commuter on a budget: LE.
- Snowy winters: any trim with all-wheel drive, and heated seats from the XLE up.
- Family with kids in the back: XLE.
- Tech lover: XLE or XSE with the Premium package.
- Style first: SE, or the Nightshade for the blacked-out look.
- Sporty and loaded: XSE.
Before you sign, get the out-the-door price in writing and remove add-ons you did not ask for. A new 2026 on the lot comes with more free maintenance. Make sure every open recall is fixed. Watch the full trims video above and see all our car comparisons.
Sources
All figures checked in October 2026.
- 2027 Toyota Camry prices, specs, features and warranty: toyota.com Camry and Camry features
- EPA fuel economy and fuel cost: Camry LE, Camry LE AWD, Camry SE, XLE, XSE (fueleconomy.gov; Toyota's 2027 ratings match the 2026 records)
- Crash tests, recalls and complaints: NHTSA · IIHS 2026 Toyota Camry
- Accord figures: Honda news release, Honda specs, Honda warranty
- Real-world mpg and driving impressions: Edmunds, Consumer Reports, Cars.com, Kelley Blue Book
Buy the 2027 Toyota Camry XLE. At $34,900 it is the first trim with heated seats, a heated steering wheel, 12.3-inch screens and a quieter cabin, and it tops our value score at 100. Choose the LE for the lowest cost to own and 51 mpg, or the XSE at $36,100 if you want the sporty look on top.
Common questions
Which Toyota Camry trim is the best value?
The XLE at $34,900. It scores 100 on our value score because it adds heated seats, a heated steering wheel, 12.3-inch screens and a quieter cabin for $2,700 over the SE. The XSE is close behind at 91.
Is every 2027 Toyota Camry a hybrid?
Yes. All five trims use the same 2.5-liter hybrid system with 225 hp, or 232 hp with all-wheel drive. It never needs a plug.
Which Camry gets the best gas mileage?
The LE, at 51 mpg combined. The SE, Nightshade, XLE and XSE get 46 mpg with front-wheel drive, and the all-wheel-drive XSE gets 43.
Is the Camry SE worth it over the LE?
Usually not. The SE costs $2,500 more for sporty styling, 18-inch wheels and a power driver's seat, but heated seats and the big screen are still options. Our value score for the SE is 61.
Does the Camry have all-wheel drive?
Yes, on every trim for $1,525 more. The all-wheel-drive XSE is rated 43 mpg combined.