Thinking about purchasing a Camry? Known for reliability and longevity, Camrys are a solid purchase choice. Here, we’ll take a look at what you can expect if and when you decide it’s time to sell your Camry somewhere down the line.
Does the 2019 Toyota Camry hold its value?
The 2019 Toyota Camry will lose about 70% of its value over the next ten years (base model with an MSRP of $28,090). The MSRP for a 2019 Camry ranges from $19,682 for the base L model to $35,508 for the top of the line XSE V6 model.
While there are many factors to consider when you buy a car, don’t forget to think about the value you’ll get when you decide to sell it years from now. Thinking into the future can help you get the best new vehicle for you, and can save you thousands down the line.
Does the 2019 Toyota Camry Hold its Value?
The Camry is one of the best selling vehicles in the United States. The commonality of the Camry can help to keep its cost down, and the depreciation for the Camry is right in the middle of the road when compared to other vehicles in its class. Let’s take a look at the depreciation of Camry competitors.
Honda Accord
- Starting MSRP: $31,515
- 10-Year Retail: $9,310
Chevrolet Malibu
- Starting MSRP: $27,275
- 10-Year Retail: $6,011
Kia Optima
- Starting MSRP: $27,905
- 10-Year Retail: $6,237
Customer Perception
Of course, it’s important to consider how current drivers like the 2019 Camry when you’re considering buying one for yourself. Our reviews show that most Camry drivers love their cars — owners give an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Drivers say that the car is comfortable and drives well, and even the base model comes with plenty of tech and safety features. The Camry gets great gas mileage, and drivers love that the 2019 model includes several charging ports.
Some common complaints with the Camry: The automatic start option can be frustrating, and the wireless phone charging option doesn’t always work well, especially if your phone doesn’t stay in the same place while you’re driving.
What is the Price of the 2019 Toyota Camry?
L
The base L trim level is priced at $19,682 – $23,709. This option includes front-wheel drive, a 2.5 L I engine, and 203 hp.
The base model of the Camry includes a steel spare wheel, a compact spare tire mounted inside under the cargo area, 6.5J x 16″ steel wheels, a body-colored rear bumper, body-colored power side mirrors with manual folding, and more.
Many drivers love the interior of the Camry, which includes front bucket seats with 6-way manual adjustable drivers sear and passenger seat, fabric seat trim, manually adjustable front head restraints, underseat HVAC ducts, and more.
Options for the L trim level include:
- 4 season floor mat package ($393)
- Protection package ($442 or $268, depending on what you choose to include)
- Preferred accessory package ($323)
- All-weather floor liner package ($274)
LE
The LE trim level is priced at $21,363 to $23,709. In addition to many of the features of the base model, the LE trim also includes P215/55R17 AS tires, 7.5J x 17″ alloy wheels, 8-way power-adjustable driver seat, a 60-40 folding bench front-facing fold-forward seatback rear seat, front-center and rear-center armrests, a perimeter alarm, and more.
Options for the LE trim level include those listed for the L trim, as well as:
- Audio package ($1,265)
- Convenience package ($600)
- Fleet option ($1,865)
SE
The SE trim level is priced at $22,639 to $27,262. This sporty trim level includes P235/45R18 AS tires, a body-colored front bumper with a gray rub strip and fascia accent, a black grille, a lip spoiler, front bucket sport seats with an 8-way adjustable driver seat, fabric seat trim with SofTex, leatherette seat backing, a sport leather/ metal-look steering wheel, and more.
Options for the SE trim level include those listed for the L trim level, as well as:
- Nightshade special edition package ($700)
- Convenience package ($600)
- Audio package ($1,065)
Hybrid LE
The Hybrid LE trim level is priced at $26,229 to $29,372. In addition to a small boost in horsepower, the Hybrid LE trim level includes 6.5J x16″ steel wheels including wheel covers, P205/65R16 AS tires, a body-colored front bumper, a colored grille, front bucket seats including an 8-way power-adjustable driver seat, fabric seat trim, driver and passenger heated seat cushions and seatbacks, seats with cloth black material, a seatback storage pocket, urethane gear shifter material, and more.
The Hybrid option obviously provides a huge boost in gas mileage as well: It gets 51 city/ 53 highway compared to the SE trim level’s 28 city/ 39 highway.
Options for the Hybrid LE include all of those available for the base edition, as well as:
- Nightshade special edition package ($700)
- Convenience package ($600)
- Audio package ($1,065)
- Accessory appearance package ($343)
- Blackout package ($273)
Thinking About a New-To-You Camry?
If you’re ready to purchase a new-to-you vehicle, it’s key that you understand how its value will change over time. Doing your research is the first step. You’ll want to be sure to get a report from Vehicle History to get all the information on what experts and owners are saying about the Camry.
From there, you’ll be able to make a fully informed decision about whether a 2019 Camry is right for you.
