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Hybrid Camry starts at $25,900

Discussion in 'Other Cars' started by naterprius, Mar 27, 2006.

  1. naterprius

    naterprius Senior Member

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    SiennaClub.org is reporting a base MSRP for the Hybrid Camry at $25,900. If you look at the list of standard features on Toyota's website, this is a loaded car. A pretty good value, IMHO.

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  2. ghostofjk

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    Wow. I consider this good news. I was afraid they'd peg a low-end model at $30K or more. I think this will undoubtedly get more people into hybrids---and probably into Camrys at the expense of the Prius, without question (those who are less "MPG freaks" than some of us). But---as Stuart Little says---"and that's OK!".
     
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    tripp Which it's a 'ybrid, ain't it?

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    Kewl. The more mainstream hybrids get the better. I just hope that it doesn't cause a huge "why am I not getting the EPA mileage" bitch fest. That would be severly annoying.
     
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    Any guesstimates what the Federal credit will be, assuming June '06 delivery? I know it gets the full $1,500 Oregon credit, while the Accord hybrid does not qualify for the OR rules!
     
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    Are we sure that is the real MSRP?

    My uncle put in a deposit for one. His dealer told him the MSRP is going to be around $27k.

    I hope Camry succeeds. I really want this 4-cylinder hybrid setup in a Rav4.
     
  6. DeadPhish

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    I believe that the $25900 figure is for the vehicle before Dest/Handling (~$600) plus a small convenience package.

    I saw that there are 4 key options which when added bring it up to just over $30000 if the buyer wants.

    Great, great news and great options for a wide variety of buyers.
     
  7. TonyPSchaefer

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    That's great! Thanks!
     
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    Hopefully they don't overpackage it to death. I hope they make one available with no option packages. On Toyota's website the only packages I'm seeing are Moonroof Package, Leather Package and a Heated Seat Package (Requires Leather) and heated outside mirrors. I don't want any of those packages, have a sunroof now and never use it, I'd rather not pay for it. It's fully loaded as it is if you look at the Flash Camry Hybrid Site which is where I got the package information. It lets you go through and basically build your hybrid but it doesn't give package prices.
     
  9. TonyPSchaefer

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    Is the auto on/off feature when the headlights come on automatically when it's dark outside whether you manually turn them on or not? My wife says that there are a couple things she loves about Buick Regal and will not do without.

    One is the auto on/off headlights. The other is the sun visors that are extendable.



    Also, taking my own advice, I'm not pushing my wife into getting a HyCam right away but rather waiting until it's time to trade in her current car. I will need to curb my own enthusiasm.
     
  10. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Yeah. Auto Headlights just mean that whenever the light threshold is passed, it'll turn on or off the lights and automatically dim the IP and screen accordingly.
     
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    Yes, it's at a bargain price and all dealers in southern california want at least $5000 over that.