2002-06 Toyota Camry | Consumer Guide Auto

Midsize car; Built in USA

4-door sedan

transverse front-engine/front-wheel drive

Good condition price range: $5,000 – $10,800*

2002 Toyota Camry

2002 Toyota Camry interior

2002 Toyota Camry XLE

2002 Toyota Camry LE

2003 Toyota Camry SE

Pros:	Acceleration (V6) Build quality Interior storage space Quietness Ride
Cons:	Navigation-system controls

Camry’s redesign brought laudable new safety features and lifted comfort, convenience, and refinement to nearly Lexus levels. Although all these must-try midsizes still engage the head more than the heart, Toyota’s proven reliability is tough to beat. Slightly lower new-car sticker prices made Camrys an even stronger value than before, but high resale figures tend to keep used-car prices on the high side. Don’t buy a midsize car without considering Toyota’s all-around excellent family sedan.

Overview

Toyota redesigned one of America’s best-selling cars for 2002. The popular Camry got new styling, as well as a 2-inch longer wheelbase than its 1997-2001 predecessor. Slightly taller and longer overall, the front-drive midsize sedan was only a little heavier.

Base LE, uplevel XLE, and sporty new SE models were offered. Standard was a new 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, with 21 more horsepower than the 2.2-liter that it replaced. A V6 was available on all models. All V6 sedans and the four cylinder XLE had a standard automatic transmission and antilock braking; both of those items were optional on other Camrys.

New options included front torso side airbags, and curtain-style airbags; V6 models could combine those safety features with a newly available antiskid system. Also new was an optional navigation system, with dashboard touch screen.

Standard LE equipment included air conditioning, air filtration, a tilt steering wheel, cruise control, a cassette/CD stereo, cloth upholstery, and 15-inch wheels. The SE sedan got a firmer suspension with 16-inch tires, fog lamps, rear spoiler, and special trim. Moving up to an XLE brought heated power mirrors, power front seats, automatic climate control, and a rear sunshade.

The ES 300 from Toyota’s luxury Lexus division shared the Camry’s basic new design. Rivals included the Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, and Ford Taurus.

Yearly Updates

2003 Camry
Power-adjustable pedals were newly optional on sedans with an automatic transmission. Fog lamps became standard on the XLE model, while the LE gained standard remote keyless entry.

2004 Camry
In 2004, the 3.0-liter V6 available in the LE and XLE gains 18 hp, making it get 210-hp. Now available in the SE is a 3.3-liter 225-hp V6. Both mate to a new 5-speed automatic transmission this year.

2005 Camry
Antilock brakes are standard on all models of this popular midsize sedan for 2005, and 4-cyl versions get a new transmission. V6s come with a 5-speed automatic, which for ’05 replaces a 4-speed automatic as optional for 4-cyl models. All Camrys include ABS. It had been optional on Standard models and on the 4-cyl LE and SE, though the 4-cyl LE retains rear drum brakes, while other Camrys have 4-wheel discs. The ’05 Camrys get minor changes inside and out, including standard steering-wheel audio controls and a rear center headrest. SEs come with a specific new grille and a firmer suspension. Satellite radio joins an options list that also includes a navigation system and, for automatic-transmission models except the Standard, power-adjustable pedals. Leather upholstery is optional for SEs and 4-cyl XLEs, and newly standard for V6 XLEs.

2006 Camry
There were no changes for the 2006 Camry.

dohc I4
Engine Size (liters/cubic inches)	2.4/144
Engine HP	157
Engine Torque (lb-ft)	162

Avail. Trans.	EPA MPG (city/hwy)	MPG avg. as tested
5-speed manual 4-speed automatic 5-speed automatic	24/33 23/32	23.3

dohc I4

Engine Size (liters/cubic inches)

2.4/144

Engine HP

157

Engine Torque (lb-ft)

162

Avail. Trans.

EPA MPG (city/hwy)

MPG avg. as tested

5-speed manual
4-speed automatic
5-speed automatic

24/33
23/32

23.3

dohc V6
Engine Size (liters/cubic inches)	3.0/183
Engine HP	192
Engine Torque (lb-ft)	209

Avail. Trans.	EPA MPG (city/hwy)	MPG avg. as tested
4-speed automatic	20/27	20.4

dohc V6

Engine Size (liters/cubic inches)

3.0/183

Engine HP

192

Engine Torque (lb-ft)

209

Avail. Trans.

EPA MPG (city/hwy)

MPG avg. as tested

4-speed automatic

20/27

20.4

dohc V6
Engine Size (liters/cubic inches)	3.3/202
Engine HP	225
Engine Torque (lb-ft)	222

Avail. Trans.	EPA MPG (city/hwy)	MPG avg. as tested
5-speed manual 4-speed automatic 5-speed automatic	20/29

dohc V6

Engine Size (liters/cubic inches)

3.3/202

Engine HP

225

Engine Torque (lb-ft)

222

Avail. Trans.

EPA MPG (city/hwy)

MPG avg. as tested

5-speed manual
4-speed automatic
5-speed automatic

20/29

Ratings

Model Tested: 2002 Toyota Camry SE V6 w/automatic transmission

Ratings values are on a 1-10 scale, with 10 being the best. With the exception of Value, these numbers reflect how the vehicle compares against the universe of vehicles, not just against rivals in its class.

Performance

Acceleration - 6

60%

Fuel Economy - 5

50%

Ride Quality - 7

70%

Steering/Handling - 6

60%

Quietness - 7

70%

Accommodations

Controls/Materials - 10

100%

Room/Comfort Front - 8

80%

Room/Comfort Rear - 6

60%

Cargo Room - 5

50%

Other

Value - 9

90%

Total: 69

Safety Ratings

Model Tested: 2002 Camry 4-door sedan

NHTSA

(5 is the highest rating)

Front Impact Test

Driver Injury - 5

100%

Front Passenger Injury - 4

80%

Side Impact Test

Driver Injury - N/A

N/A0%

Rear Passenger Injury - N/A

N/A0%

HLDI

(A score of 100 is average. Lower is better)

Collision	N/A
Injury	N/A
Theft	N/A

2002 Toyota Camry	Pricing Effective: 11/05/2001
Model Pricing	Retail Price	Dealer Price	Destination
LE 4-cylinder 4-door sedan, manual	$ 18,970	$ 16,976	$ 485
LE 4-cylinder 4-door sedan, automatic	19,800	17,721	485
LE V6 4-door sedan, automatic	22,260	19,810	485
SE 4-cylinder 4-door sedan, manual	20,310	18,076	485
SE 4-cylinder 4-door sedan, automatic	21,140	18,813	485
SE V6 4-door sedan, automatic	23,700	21,093	485
XLE 4-cylinder 4-door sedan, automatic	22,295	19,840	485
XLE V6 4-door sedan, automatic	25,405	22,610	485
Price Note: Prices are for vehicles distributed by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. The dealer invoice and destination charge may be higher in areas served by independent distributors.

Standard Equipment
LE : 2.4-liter dohc 4-cylinder engine or 3.0-liter dohc V6 engine, 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission, dual front airbags, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes (V6), daytime running lights, emergency inside trunk release, air conditioning, interior air filter, variable-assist power steering, tilt steering wheel, cruise control, cloth upholstery, front bucket seats, height-adjustable driver seat, center console, cupholders, split folding rear seat, power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, AM/FM/cassette/CD player, digital clock, tachometer, overhead console, outside-temperature indicator, visor mirrors, map lights, variable-intermittent wipers, rear defogger, remote fuel-door and decklid release, automatic-off headlights, full-size spare tire, 205/65R15 tires, wheel covers
SE adds: leather-wrapped steering wheel, fog lights, rear spoiler, sport suspension, 215/60R16 tires, alloy wheels (V6)
XLE adds to LE: 4-speed automatic transmission, antilock brakes, heated power mirrors, power front seats w/driver-side lumbar adjustment, remote keyless entry, automatic climate control, JBL sound system, automatic day/night rearview mirror, compass, trip computer, universal garage door opener, illuminated visor mirrors, rear sunshade, theft-deterrent system, 215/60R16 tires, alloy wheels (V6)

Optional Equipment
Option Note: Postproduction options also available.
Major Packages
Option	Avail.	Retail	Dealer
Pkg. 1	LE, SE 4-cylinder	$585	$468
Power driver seat, remote keyless entry.
Pkg. 2	LE, SE	875	686
Pkg. 1 plus JBL AM/FM/CD player. NA w/navigation system.
Pkg. 3	LE, SE	2065	1628
Pkg. 3 plus power sunroof, in-dash 6-disc CD changer, sunshade, cargo net. NA w/navigation system.
Pkg. 4	SE V6	3115	2468
Pkg. 3 plus leather upholstery.
Pkg. 5	SE V6	3695	3036
Pkg. 3 plus navigation system.
Pkg. 6	SE V6	4745	3876
Pkg. 5 plus leather upholstery.
Pkg. 7		1150	950
Antiskid system, traction control, front side airbags, curtain side airbags. Requires V6 engine.
Pkg. 8	XLE 4-cylinder	2730	2174
Pkg. 8	XLE V6	2320	1846
Leather upholstery, power front seats, power sunroof, JBL AM/FM/cassette w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer, alloy wheels (4-cylinder).
Pkg. 9	XLE 4-cylinder	4360	3581
Pkg. 9	XLE V6	3950	3253
Leather upholstery, power front seats, navigation system, power sunroof, alloy wheels (4-cylinder).
Safety
Option	Avail.	Retail	Dealer
Antilock brakes	LE/SE 4-cylinder	300	258
Front side airbags/curtain side airbags		500	430
Comfort & Convenience Features
Option	Avail.	Retail	Dealer
Navigation system	SE	2120	1776
Navigation system	XLE	1830	1557
SE 4-cylinder automatic requires antilock brakes.
Power sunroof		900	720
JBL sound system	SE	490	368
JBL AM/FM/cassette w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer	XLE	200	150
Remote keyless entry	LE, SE	245	196
Heated front seats	SE V6, XLE	315	252
Camry SE requires Pkg. 4 or 6. XLE requires Pkg. 8 or 9.
Preferred Accessory Pkg.		227	141
Floormats, cargo mat, cargo net.
Floormats		179	109
Includes cargo mats.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Option	Avail.	Retail	Dealer
Alloy wheels	SE/XLE 4-cylinder	410	328

2003 Toyota Camry	Pricing Effective: 06/18/2003
Model Pricing	Retail Price	Dealer Price	Destination
LE 4-cylinder 4-door sedan, manual	$ 19,045	$ 17,043	$ 485
LE 4-cylinder 4-door sedan, automatic	19,875	17,786	485
LE V6 4-door sedan, automatic	22,260	19,810	485
SE 4-cylinder 4-door sedan, manual	19,875	17,687	485
SE 4-cylinder 4-door sedan, automatic	20,705	18,427	485
SE V6 4-door sedan, automatic	23,265	20,704	485
XLE 4-cylinder 4-door sedan, automatic	22,295	19,840	485
XLE V6 4-door sedan, automatic	25,405	22,610	485
Price Note: Prices are for vehicles distributed by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. The dealer invoice and destination charge may be higher in areas served by independent distributors.

Standard Equipment
LE : 2.4-liter dohc 4-cylinder engine or 3.0-liter dohc V6 engine, 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission, dual front airbags, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes (V6), daytime running lights, emergency inside trunk release, air conditioning, interior air filter, variable-assist power steering, tilt steering wheel, cruise control, cloth upholstery, front bucket seats, power driver seat, center console, cupholders, split folding rear seat, power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/cassette/CD player, digital clock, tachometer, overhead console, outside-temperature indicator, visor mirrors, map lights, variable-intermittent wipers, rear defogger, remote fuel-door and decklid release, automatic-off headlights, full-size spare tire, 205/65R15 tires, wheel covers (4-cylinder), alloy wheels (V6)
SE adds: antilock 4-wheel disc brakes (V6), leather-wrapped steering wheel, fog lights, sport suspension, 215/60R16 tires, alloy wheels (V6)
XLE adds to LE: 4-speed automatic transmission, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, heated power mirrors, power passenger seat, driver-side lumbar adjustment, automatic climate control, JBL AM/FM/cassette w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer, automatic day/night rearview mirror, compass, trip computer, universal garage-door opener, illuminated visor mirrors, rear sunshade, theft-deterrent system, fog lights, 215/60R16 tires, alloy wheels (V6)

Overview

Yearly Updates

Engines

Road Test

Performance

Accommodations

Other

Total: 69

Specifications

NHTSA

HLDI

Trouble Spots

Recall History

Equipment Lists

Pricing

2004 Toyota Camry	Pricing Effective: 05/03/2004
Model Pricing	Retail Price	Dealer Price	Destination
Standard 4-cylinder 4-door sedan, manual	$ 18,045	$ 16,509	$ 515
Standard 4-cylinder 4-door sedan, automatic	18,875	17,268	515
LE 4-cylinder 4-door sedan, manual	19,045	17,043	515
LE 4-cylinder 4-door sedan, automatic	19,875	17,786	515
LE V6 4-door sedan, automatic	22,260	19,810	515
SE 4-cylinder 4-door sedan, manual	19,875	17,687	515
SE 4-cylinder 4-door sedan, automatic	20,705	18,427	515
SE V6 4-door sedan, automatic	23,315	20,750	515
XLE 4-cylinder 4-door sedan, automatic	22,295	19,840	515
XLE V6 4-door sedan, automatic	25,405	22,610	515
Price Note: Prices are for vehicles distributed by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. The dealer invoice and destination charge may be higher in areas served by independent distributors.

Standard Equipment
Standard : 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine, 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission, dual front airbags, daytime running lights, emergency inside trunk release, air conditioning, interior air filter, power steering, tilt steering wheel, cruise control, cloth upholstery, front bucket seats, power driver seat, center console, cupholders, split folding rear seat, power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, AM/FM/cassette/CD player, digital clock, tachometer, outside-temperature indicator, visor mirrors, map lights, variable-intermittent wipers, rear defogger, automatic-off headlights, wheel covers, 205/65R15 tires
LE adds: 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine or 3.0-liter V6 engine, 5-speed automatic transmission (V6), antilock 4-wheel disc brakes (V6), remote keyless entry, theft-deterrent system (V6), full-size spare tire, alloy wheels (V6)
SE adds: 2.4-liter 4 cylinder or 3.3-liter V6 engine, 4-wheel disc brakes (4 cylinder), antilock 4-wheel disc brakes (V6), power sunroof, leather-wrapped steering wheel, fog lights, sport suspension, 215/60R16 tires
XLE adds to LE: 4-speed automatic transmission, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, heated power mirrors, power sunroof (V6), power front seats w/driver-side lumbar adjustment, automatic climate control, JBL AM/FM/cassette w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer, automatic day/night rearview mirror, compass, trip computer, universal garage-door opener, illuminated visor mirrors, rear sunshade, fog lights, 215/60R16 tires

2005 Toyota Camry	Pricing Effective: 06/02/2005
Model Pricing	Retail Price	Dealer Price	Destination
Standard 4-cylinder 4-door sedan, manual	$ 18,195	$ 16,645	$ 540
Standard 4-cylinder 4-door sedan, automatic	19,025	17,406	540
LE 4-cylinder 4-door sedan, manual	19,295	17,266	540
LE 4-cylinder 4-door sedan, automatic	20,125	18,011	540
LE V6 4-door sedan, automatic	22,530	20,051	540
SE 4-cylinder 4-door sedan, manual	20,125	17,910	540
SE 4-cylinder 4-door sedan, automatic	20,955	18,649	540
SE V6 4-door sedan, automatic	23,775	21,158	540
XLE 4-cylinder 4-door sedan, automatic	22,545	20,063	540
XLE V6 4-door sedan, automatic	25,555	22,743	540
Price Note: Prices are for vehicles distributed by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. The dealer invoice and destination charge may be higher in areas served by independent distributors.

2006 Toyota Camry	Pricing Effective: 06/13/2006
Model Pricing	Retail Price	Dealer Price	Destination
Standard 4-cylinder 4-door sedan, manual	$ 18,445	$ 16,875	$ 580
Standard 4-cylinder 4-door sedan, automatic	19,275	17,634	580
LE 4-cylinder 4-door sedan, manual	19,545	17,491	580
LE 4-cylinder 4-door sedan, automatic	20,375	18,234	580
LE V6 4-door sedan, automatic	22,780	20,272	580
SE 4-cylinder 4-door sedan, manual	20,375	18,132	580
SE 4-cylinder 4-door sedan, automatic	21,205	18,872	580
SE V6 4-door sedan, automatic	24,025	21,381	580
XLE 4-cylinder 4-door sedan, automatic	22,795	20,285	580
XLE V6 4-door sedan, automatic	25,805	22,966	580
Price Note: Prices are for vehicles distributed by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. The dealer invoice and destination charge may be higher in areas served by independent distributors.