Toyota has confirmed an arrival date for the 2027 Camry, which is now available to configure on the automaker’s U.S. website. The best-selling sedan in the country by far in 2026, Toyota has sold 260,684 Camrys across the first three quarters of the year, a year-on-year increase of 11.2%. Perhaps because of the Camry’s popularity right now, no major changes have been introduced for the 2027 model year, and Toyota has just about managed to keep the starting price below the psychological $30,000 mark. But is an unchanged Camry still the sedan to beat in the midsize segment?
2027 Toyota Camry Pricing, Availability, and Specs
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The 2027 Camry now starts at $29,700 for the base LE, representing a small $100 increase over the 2026 model. The trim structure remains unchanged for 2027, including the sporty Nightshade introduced for 2026. After the LE, pricing is as follows: SE ($32,200), Nightshade ($33,200), XLE ($34,900), and XSE ($36,100).
The entire Camry range is powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder hybrid engine. In standard front-wheel-drive guise, it produces 225 horsepower, while all-wheel-drive models make 232 hp. As before, it still costs $1,525 to upgrade to AWD. Efficiency is exceptional, with EPA ratings of up to 52/49/51 mpg city/highway/combined for the LE with FWD. That variant can cover 663 miles on a full tank.
The 2027 Toyota Camry will arrive at U.S. dealerships this fall.
Three Camry Alternatives
While most buyers in this segment choose the Camry, there are three rivals well worth considering, depending on what your priorities are.
Honda Accord
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The Accord remains the Camry’s fiercest rival, both on the sales charts and in terms of raw capability. It starts at $28,395 for the 2026 model year, so undercuts the Camry on pricing. However, that’s for a non-hybrid Accord with 192 hp. If you want an Accord Hybrid, it costs at least $33,795, which introduces a 204-hp powertrain with up to 48 mpg combined. The Accord is better to drive and upper trims feel a touch more premium, while some buyers may prefer the mechanical simplicity of the base non-hybrid version.
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Kia K5
Often unfairly overlooked, the Kia K5 offers tremendous value. It starts at only $27,690 for 2027, over $2,000 less than the Camry. The K5 comes with many standard features, a better warranty than the Camry, and particularly sporty styling. On the downside, the standard 191-hp engine can’t match the Camry’s hybrid. Kia does offer a 290-hp turbocharged version of the K5, though. Easily one of the more enjoyable vehicles in this class, it starts at $33,790 and outperforms any Camry or Accord. It’s the midsize sedan to get for buyers who want performance and are willing to sacrifice some efficiency to get it.
Hyundai Sonata
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A refreshed 2027 Sonata was introduced in Korea recently, but the 2026 version is still on sale in America. Like the K5, the Sonata is a high-value option as it starts at only $27,450. Unlike the K5, the Sonata is available with an exceptionally frugal hybrid, which begins at $29,200. This model makes 192 hp and achieves 51 mpg combined, matching the Camry. There’s also a 290-hp turbocharged Sonata, which is roughly as quick as the K5 turbo and quicker than its Japanese rivals. The Sonata isn’t the most engaging driver’s car or the most spacious, but its powertrain diversity, stylish looks, and low price are hard to ignore.
Related: Hyundai Gives the Sonata New Life With a 2027 Refresh
Final Thoughts
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Toyota doesn’t need to do anything remarkable to the Camry to keep buyers interested. It outsells all its rivals by far, so the automaker has not messed with a winning recipe for the 2027 model year. Of course, complacency is always a risk for any brand, no matter how reputable they may be, but we expect a more thorough update to the Camry for 2028. Until then, it’s set to remain the default sedan choice in the midsize segment, although its rivals are worth a look for customers in search of more performance or an even lower price tag.
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