It's been a great car and still gets really good mileage despite it's age. I've owned a 2007 Camry for fourteen years- we purchased it new and it now has just shy of 180,000 miles on it. I generally have had to replace brakes every 60,000 miles on other Camrys that I've owned. The original brakes on my 2007 Camry lasted for 140,000 miles (rear) and 170,000 miles (front). but that wouldn't likely be a significant factor in your decision unless you plan on keeping the car for longer. The hybrid would likely save you a bit of money because you won't have to change the brakes as often due to the regenerative braking. There should be very little difference in maintenance cost between the two over three years or 36,000 miles. Add up the total of your monthly payments and combine it with your down payment and any other fees involved with the lease- and then compare the two.Īlso, the fuel savings will obviously be more significant if you are comparing a V6 Camry to a Hybrid Camry, as V6 Camrys get worse fuel economy compared to the traditional 4 cylinder. You'll have to go into a dealership and see what their lease rates are for three years for both the hybrid and conventional 4 cylinder Camrys you'll want to compare. (actual negotiated prices will obviously shift the figures above).

So- that's all based on purchasing the car at MSRP. $2,275 - $1,338 = $937 additional cost of opting for the hybrid over 4 cylinder after potential gas savings. Potential MPG savings described above = $1,338 You don't mention which Camry trim level you are looking at- but considering that you've been in an Avalon, I don't imagine that you'd be interested in the base model, so let's assume that you'd be looking at an XLE trim level- regardless of if it's a 4 cylinder or hybrid Camry.Ĭamry XLE 4 Cylinder, no options: $29,945 + $995 delivery = $30,890Ĭamry XLE Hybrid, no options: $32,170 + $995 delivery = $33,165Īdditional Cost of the XLE Hybrid= $2,275

So, in a perfect world where you'll get optimal fuel economy out of a Camry Hybrid and fuel prices don't rise, you'll save $1,338 in fuel costs during a theoretical three year, 36,000 mile lease. 692 x $3.09/gal = $2,138 total fuel cost during lease. Hybrid Camry: 36,000 miles / 52mpg = 692 gallons used. As we all know, gas prices fluctuate, but unless we have a crystal ball- we just don't know what the future will bring.Ĥ cylinder Camry: 36,000 miles / 32mpg = 1,125 gallons used. The current national average price per gallon for regular unleaded according to AAA is $3.09- so we'll go with that. Most three year leases are for 36,000 miles. But- for the sake of argument, let's just go with official MPG figures (52mpg for the hybrid, 32mpg for the 4 cylinder). It should be said that those are just estimates- and your mileage will vary- probably by a lot with the hybrid. A 4 cylinder front wheel drive Camry is rated to get 28/39 mpg.

Right now, the Camry Hybrid is estimated to get 51/53 mpg. Usually hybrids take a few years to pay off the higher initial prices- but the mileage you get and the price you pay really determine if it is a good idea to go the hybrid route. Click to expand.If you are planning on leasing and turning it back in after three years, then basic math can determine if it's a decent idea to go the hybrid route or not.

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