2026 Toyota Camry: A Trim Comparison
For years, the Toyota Camry has remained one of the most reliable and enjoyable sedans on the market. Offering great performance, a comfortable interior, and more high-tech features than ever before, this is the finest Camry yet.
Toyota Camry Trims
For 2026, the Toyota Camry is available in five trim levels: LE, SE, Nightshade Edition, XLE, and XSE. A few significant changes define this model year: the TRD trim has been discontinued, and — most notably — the 2026 Camry lineup is exclusively hybrid, a pivot Toyota made in the prior model year. The real question is: which trim will be the best investment for you?
LE
The entry-level LE starts at $29,000 for front-wheel drive and $30,525 for AWD. It features a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder hybrid engine producing 225 combined horsepower in FWD and 232 horsepower in AWD, and leads the lineup in fuel economy at 52 mpg city and 49 mpg highway in FWD.
Standard features include an 8-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, fabric-trimmed seating, dual-zone automatic climate control, Qi-compatible wireless charging, and Toyota Safety Sense 3.0. A 7-inch digital gauge cluster comes standard on the LE.
SE
Starting at $31,600, the SE adds a sport-tuned suspension, 18-inch black-finished alloy wheels, paddle shifters, aluminum sport pedals, and SofTex synthetic leather with fabric sport-trimmed seats. The exterior gains a body-colored rear spoiler, sport rear diffuser with exposed dual-tip exhaust, and a black Camry badge. Fuel economy dips slightly from the LE, with SE returning an estimated 47 mpg city and 45 mpg highway.
Nightshade Edition
New for 2026, the Nightshade Edition slots between the SE and XLE. It is accented with Midnight Black Metallic parts throughout, including the front grille, air curtains, side canards, door handles, mirror caps, shark fin antenna, rear lower sport diffuser, and rear spoiler, and rides on unique 19-inch gloss-black wheels. The Nightshade’s interior amenities and safety systems are otherwise unchanged from the SE, so this trim’s appeal is heavily rooted in its exterior design. It is available in Ice Cap, Supersonic Red, and Midnight Black Metallic.
XLE
The 2026 Camry XLE starts at $34,000 for FWD and $35,525 for AWD. Its exterior features a dark metallic gray horizontal-bar front grille, a gloss-black rear lower diffuser, and chrome-finished window trim. The XLE steps up to a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and offers an available 10-inch head-up display, rain-sensing wipers, and for the first time on a Camry hybrid, an available power tilt and slide panoramic roof. Available upgrades also include ventilated front seats, a 9-speaker JBL premium audio system, and a 360-degree panoramic view monitor.
XSE
The XSE is the sport-oriented flagship of the lineup, combining sporty performance and handling with premium comfort and tech. Distinctive XSE features include 19-inch alloy wheels, a sport-tuned suspension for sharper cornering, dual-tip exhaust, and an aggressive exterior design with unique mesh grilles, spoilers, and canards. Inside, the XSE adds leather-trimmed heated front seats, paddle shifters, and ambient lighting. The XSE starts at $35,500 for FWD.
It’s worth noting that the TRD, V6, and standalone non-hybrid configurations that were previously available are no longer offered. Every 2026 Camry comes standard with the hybrid powertrain, and all-wheel drive is available on every trim for an additional $1,525. If you want something smaller with even better fuel economy, you might want to check out the new Corolla.
