The Toyota Camry comes in four trim levels: base, LE, SE, and XLE.
A 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine comes standard on Camry base ($18,445), LE ($19,545), SE ($20,375) models. A five-speed manual transmission is standard, while a five-speed automatic is optional ($830). The XLE ($22,795) comes standard with the automatic.
Two different V6 engines are available. A 3.0-liter V6 is available for the LE ($22,780) and XLE ($25,805), while a newer 3.3-liter V6 is available for the SE ($24,025). All V6 models come standard with an automatic.
The base sedan comes with air conditioning; cruise control; power windows, mirrors and locks; six-speaker AM/FM/CD stereo; a 60/40 split rear seat; ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD); and P205/65R15 all-season tires on 15-inch steel wheels.
Upgrading to the LE adds interior brightwork, upgraded cloth upholstery, power driver's seat, remote keyless entry, engine immobilizer, driver-information center and a full-size spare tire. The LE V6 gets 15-inch aluminum wheels.
Camry SE is a sportier model, with higher-rate springs, shocks, and anti-roll bars, along with higher-effort steering and bigger (16-inch) steel wheels and P215/60 summer-only tires. A three-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel and lots of bright trim add zing to the interior. The SE V6 adds the engine immobilizer, 17-inch aluminum wheels, and power sunroof.
The XLE is the most luxurious Camry, featuring wood-grain interior trim, power driver and passenger seats, automatic climate control, side-curtain airbags, JBL premium stereo with in-dash six-CD changer, a more advanced driver information center, an alarm system with engine immobilizer, a cargo net, a rear-window sunshade, and P215/60 all-season tires on 16-inch steel rims. The XLE V6 comes with leather seats and fancier gauges and 16-inch aluminum wheels.
The Camry Solara coupe comes in SE, SE Sport, and SLE trim levels. All coupes are available with the 2.4-liter four-cylinder or the 3.3-liter V6. The five-speed automatic comes standard on all models except the SE and SE Sport, which are available with a five-speed manual.
The Solara convertible comes only in SE and SLE trim, and only with a V6 and automatic transmission.
The Solara SE coupe ($19,530) is the base level in the two-door lineup and comes standard with ABS; side-impact airbags; P215/60 all-season tires on 16-inch aluminum wheels; air conditioning; cruise control; power windows, mirrors and locks with remote keyless entry; and AM/FM/CD audio. For 2006, the SE and SE Sport models come standard with power lumbar support for the driver's seat. The SE V6 coupe is similarly equipped.
The Solara SE Sport coupe ($21,025) comes with sport-tuned suspension and P215/55R17 all-season tires on 17-inch aluminum wheels; it also gets aggressive exterior appliques; and substitutes Graphite and Charcoal trim for a lot of the SE's interior brightwork. Solara SE Sport V6 ($23,355) is similarly equipped.
The Solara SLE ($23,405) is the most luxurious model with automatic climate control, power moonroof, JBL stereo with six-disc CD changer, power seats and woodgrain interior trim. Choose the SLE V6 ($26,405) and you also get leather seats and the same sport suspension and performance tires as the SE Sport.
Solara SE V6 convertible ($26,940) comes with the SE Sport's dark interior trim and 17-inch wheels, but is otherwise equipped much like the SE V6 coupe. The SLE V6 convertible ($30,210) is equipped the same as the SLE V6 coupe.
Leather upholstery is available for selected models. The SE Premium Package ($1,670) includes perforated leather-trimmed interior, JBL 3-in-1 AM/FM cassette/6-disc in-dash CD changer, eight speakers, manual retractable sunshade and cargo net. Similar packages are available for the XLE sedans and Solara SLE coupe. A DVD-based Navigation Package, which includes leather upholstery, is optional on the Camry SE V6 sedan ($3,245) and XLE V6 sedan ($1,450). Navigation is also available as a stand-alone option on SE V6 ($1,980). Navigation is also available on Solara SLE V6 coupe and convertible ($1,350), but only in combination with other options.
Safety is enhanced by ordering extra-cost options. For all models, we highly recommend side-impact and/or side-curtain airbags ($400-$650) or, better still, a package for the sedan that includes side-impact and side-curtain airbags, electronic stability control (VSC), traction control and brake assist ($1,300). VSC is a stand-alone option on Solara ($650) but requires side-curtain airbags on the coupe ($400) and navigation on the convertible ($1,350).