2026 vs 2027 Toyota Camry: What Changed

2026 vs 2027 Toyota Camry: What Changed

By Plaza Toyota · Published November 11, 2026 · 2721 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

The 2027 Toyota Camry is a carryover of the 2026: the same 2.5-liter hybrid, the same five grades, the same optional all-wheel drive and the same Toyota-estimated fuel economy. Two things change. Every grade costs $100 more than the 2026 on toyota.com, and ToyotaCare scheduled maintenance drops from 2 years or 25,000 miles to 1 year or 10,000 miles.

With identical hardware, choosing between the two model years comes down to price and ownership terms. This page compares the two model years line by line using Toyota's October 13, 2026 announcement and the prices toyota.com showed on November 11, 2026, then helps you decide which one to buy.

2026 vs 2027 Camry at a Glance

2027 Toyota Camry Release: What Toyota Announced

Toyota introduced the 2027 Camry in a press release dated October 13, 2026. The key facts from that announcement:

• Release date: announced October 13, 2026; arriving at dealers in fall 2026.
• Price: starting MSRP of $29,700 for the LE, before the $1,295 delivery, processing and handling fee. The top XSE AWD lists at $37,625 on toyota.com.
• Lineup: five grades (LE, SE, Nightshade, XLE and XSE), with grades, features and options carried over from 2026.
• Powertrain: hybrid only, a 2.5-liter four-cylinder with the fifth-generation Toyota Hybrid System; 225 hp with FWD, 232 hp with AWD.
• Fuel economy: up to 51 mpg combined (LE FWD, Toyota estimate).
• Colors: ten choices: Ocean Gem, Heavy Metal, Ice Cap, Wind Chill Pearl, Celestial Silver Metallic, Underground, Midnight Black Metallic, Supersonic Red, Reservoir Blue and Dark Cosmos, varying by grade.
• Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles basic, 5 years/60,000 miles powertrain, 8 years/100,000 miles hybrid components and 10 years/150,000 miles hybrid battery.
• Connected services: five-year trials of Safety Connect, Service Connect and Remote Connect.
• Assembly: Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky in Georgetown.

What Changed for 2027

Very little. Toyota's 2027 Camry release headlines the carryover directly: grades, features and options roll over from 2026. Compare the two spec sheets on toyota.com and the powertrain ratings, fuel economy figures, wheel sizes and equipment lists match grade for grade.

Two things change, plus one paperwork detail:

• MSRP: up $100 on each of the ten grade-and-drivetrain combinations.
• ToyotaCare: scheduled maintenance coverage shrinks from 2 years or 25,000 miles on the 2026 to 1 year or 10,000 miles on the 2027. Toyota's 2027 release lists three years of Roadside Assistance, while the footnote on toyota.com lists two, so we confirm the exact terms on your paperwork.
• The model-year badge: it matters at resale and on lease residuals, even though the cars are mechanically the same.

The design is unchanged, too. The 2027 keeps the hammerhead nose and LED headlights that arrived with the ninth-generation Camry for 2025, plus the blacked-out Nightshade grade and Dark Cosmos paint that Toyota added for 2026. Toyota lists ten exterior colors for 2027.

Hybrid Powertrain, FWD vs AWD

There is no gas-only or V6 Camry in either model year. Every car pairs a 2.5-liter four-cylinder with electric motors and an electronically controlled CVT. Front-wheel-drive models make 225 net horsepower. Choosing all-wheel drive adds a rear-axle motor, lifts output to 232 hp and costs $1,525 on any grade, the same premium for 2026 and 2027.

Toyota-estimated fuel economy is identical across the two years:

• LE: 52/49/51 mpg (city/highway/combined) with FWD, 50/49/50 with AWD.
• SE, Nightshade and XLE: 47/45/46 with FWD, 46/46/46 with AWD.
• XSE: 47/45/46 with FWD, 43/43/43 with AWD.

In stop-and-go Brooklyn traffic the city number is the one that counts, and the LE's 52 mpg city rating is the best in the lineup. AWD makes sense if you park on the street through the winter or head upstate on snowy weekends. The fuel cost is small: an LE gives up 1 mpg combined, and the XSE AWD gives up 3.

Trims: LE, SE, Nightshade, XLE, XSE

The grade walk is the same for both model years, so the question is which grade fits you, not which year.

• LE: 16-inch alloys, woven fabric seats, 7-inch digital gauges and the 8-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Best mpg, lowest price.
• SE: 18-inch wheels, sport-tuned suspension and SofTex seats with white accents. The value pick if you want a firmer, sportier drive.
• Nightshade: the SE's sport-tuned suspension and SofTex seats, plus 19-inch wheels and black exterior trim. Offered in Ice Cap, Supersonic Red or Midnight Black Metallic.
• XLE: the comfort grade, with 18-inch wheels, leather and microfiber seats, heated front seats, 8-way power front seats, a 12.3-inch gauge cluster and quieter laminated front-side glass. A 10-inch head-up display, JBL audio, a panoramic roof and ventilated seats are available.
• XSE: pairs most of the XLE's equipment with the sport suspension, 19-inch wheels and perforated leather. Select colors come with a black roof.

Every grade gets Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Safe Exit Alert, dual-zone climate and push-button start. On XLE and XSE, the Premium Plus Package adds Traffic Jam Assist, Panoramic View Monitor and parking assist with automatic braking.

2026 vs 2027 Prices

Toyota published 2027 pricing on October 13, 2026. Matched by grade and drivetrain against the 2026 prices toyota.com listed on November 11, 2026, the increase is $100 everywhere:

You may also see the increase quoted as $700. That figure compares the 2027 with the prices the 2026 Camry launched at, when the LE started at about $29,000 according to industry reports. Toyota raised 2026 prices during the model year to $29,600 for the LE, so against what a 2026 costs on toyota.com as of November 11, 2026, the gap is $100. The difference comes from the 2026 baseline, not from any disagreement about 2027 prices. Our 2027 Toyota Camry release date and trim guide covers colors, release timing and every grade. Here we look only at whether a 2026 or a 2027 is the better purchase. Remember that MSRP is not the whole bill: dealer discounts, Toyota incentives and finance rates often move more than $100 between model years.

Buy a 2026 Now or Wait for a 2027?

Because the cars are identical, the choice comes down to the deal, the warranty extras and how long you'll keep it.

Buy a 2026 now if:

• You want the longer ToyotaCare maintenance plan, 2 years or 25,000 miles instead of 1 year or 10,000.
• A 2026 in your grade and color is in stock and current Toyota offers make it cheaper than a 2027.
• You need the car right away and don't want to wait for allocation.

Wait for a 2027 if:

• You trade in every few years and want the newer badge at resale.
• You're leasing and the 2027 offers a stronger residual or a better money factor.
• The exact grade, drivetrain or color you want is only arriving as a 2027.

Our advice for most buyers: price both. If the 2026 comes in lower after incentives, it is the same car with more free maintenance. Before you choose, get your trade-in value so you can compare the full numbers.

Get Plaza Pricing on a 2026 or 2027 Camry

Tell us the grade, FWD or AWD and your color. We'll send a number on an in-stock 2026 and on an incoming 2027 so you can compare them side by side.

Toyota Camry 2026 vs 2027: FAQs

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Sources: Toyota Newsroom, 2027 Camry announcement (Oct 13, 2026) and 2026 Camry announcement (May 1, 2025); toyota.com 2026 and 2027 Camry specifications and pricing (Nov 11, 2026); IIHS 2026 Top Safety Picks.