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Hyundai Azera vs. Toyota Camry

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#7 of 46 I purchased Azera instead of Camry by cookoo

May 16, 2006 (9:52 pm)

I've read a lot about new Camry and saw it several times on the street, but never been inside of this car. The front design was a little bit strange to me but I already decided to buy a Camry and I took my wife and 2 kids together to Toyota dealer last Sunday. When I opened the door and looked inside, I'm so disappointed on the interior quality. This is not the Camry what I expected. I bought a Camry 10 years ago and the fabrics and the finish were so good at that time. 2007 Camry is acceptable on the outside design, but the inside finish is not the way it used to be. I can feel sharp edges on inside door handles. Cheap and flimsy temperature adjusting knobs and cheesy back seat cup holder made me not even want to test drive this Camry. Even my 11 years old kid said it's interior looked like a "Barbie Car."
I was looking for another car and found a Hyundai Azera. I never thought I'm going to buy a "Hyundai" for my next car because of the name brand. But when I took a look Azera in and out, I'm so impressed by it's finish quality. All the touches that I saw on past Toyota is now on this car, Azera. Car seat materials, ceiling fabrics, spacious interior, and every meticulous switches/buttons are very satisfactory. I took a test drive and it was so quiet and powerful. I purchased Azera SE on Sunday night and I'm very happy with my decision. If Toyota made Azera and Hyundai made Camry, I would say Azera should be at least twice more expensive than Camry. Everything is changing. We will see it...

#8 of 46 Re: Azera vs Camry [bhmr59] by bobgwtw

May 18, 2006 (5:19 pm)

Replying to: bhmr59 (May 16, 2006 6:38 pm)
I Paid $28,000 OTD for the XLE V6 equipped w/everything except GPS, Didn't even think about the XG 350. I based the trade in factor on the trade in history of the 2 mfr's.
 
Yes, when I trade in 2-3 years I will take a hit for high mileage; It's a cost of doing business for me. As for trade in value, don't have a clue what it will be worth at trade time. The Azera us an unknown, the Camry brand has an excellent track record. While I don't know what it will be worth but I expect it to be considerably more than the Azera
 
Mileage? most Hyundai boards & blogs indicate the cars aren't great on mileage. The camry engine has fewer cubic inches, weighs less and, with the 6 speed transmission, it loafs on the highway where I spend most of my time. the EPA rating, for what It's worth also rates it 4 mpg better; so, yes, I do expect better mileage from the Camry than the Azera.

#9 of 46 Re: I purchased Azera instead of Camry [cookoo] by 1fastr

May 18, 2006 (5:43 pm)

Replying to: cookoo (May 16, 2006 9:52 pm)
I really like the look of the new Camry. On our first test drive of this car I to thought the interior was very "cheap" feeling. On our second drive my opinion of it was better. My wife is leaning towards the Azera, I am just having trouble getting past the "I'm buying a Hyundai" side of it. I am not worried about eventual trade in amounts as we will have the car for at least 5 or 6 years as I will probably use it as my daily driver in a couple of years and get my wife something else (again) then. I guess we will just have to drive them both one more time and see which one seems to give the most "bang for the buck".

#10 of 46 Re: Azera vs Camry [bobgwtw] by bhmr59

May 18, 2006 (7:57 pm)

Replying to: bobgwtw (May 18, 2006 5:19 pm)
That sounds like you got a great deal on your Camry.
 
One clarification: I meant to say that I didn't think the future resale value of an Azera 2 or 3 years from now could be projected based on the present resale value of a 2 or 3 year old XG350.
 
If real world MPG is 4 mpg different, that's significant at your 60K per year!

#11 of 46 Re: Azera vs Camry [bhmr59] by faldoc

May 18, 2006 (8:37 pm)

Replying to: bhmr59 (May 18, 2006 7:57 pm)
I thought I drove a lot at 30k a year! My mileage in the XLE 07 V6 Camry was about 31 mpg at a constant 70 mph, almost all highway miles.
 
I considered the Azera, but it was not out yet and the styling is reminiscent of a Buick. However, Hyundais have great value and warrantee coverage for the price.

#12 of 46 Azera vs. Camry?!! by mark924

May 18, 2006 (8:44 pm)

I think you're comparing apples to elephants! The comparison is between Azera and Avalon. Compare Sonata to the Camry if you want equals. Oh wait, 5-star crash rating, 10 year warranty, side curtain airbags standard. Oh well, Toyota had a good run....

#13 of 46 Azera Limited vs. Camry XLE - please help! by sundevils

May 19, 2006 (1:23 pm)

I'm torn between the Azera Limited (with Ultimate) and the Camry XLE (with everything, including navi). I really like them both ... any guidance on purchase decision would help.
 
Azera Limited with Ultimate
- have quote of $26,000 plus tax & license
- great warranty
- lots of car for the money
 
Camry XLE
- have quote of $27,884 plus tax & license
- 6 speed automatic
- better mileage
- navigation system
- cheaper to insure (I checked with AAA)
- probably better resale

#14 of 46 Re: Azera Limited vs. Camry XLE - please help! [sundevils] by bwia

May 19, 2006 (2:15 pm)

Replying to: sundevils (May 19, 2006 1:23 pm)
Go with your heart on this one but if you are over 55 I would recommend the Azera because it is a more sedate sedan with a more comfortable driver seat, perhaps.
 
If you are concerned about resale value, fuel economy and long-term reliability then the XLE is probably a better choice. Yet still, if prestige is a lingering concern then you should move up the food chain to the Avalon LTD, albeit at a $3K premium.

#15 of 46 Re: Azera Limited vs. Camry XLE - please help! [sundevils] by ray_h1

May 19, 2006 (2:47 pm)

Replying to: sundevils (May 19, 2006 1:23 pm)
"Camry XLE
- have quote of $27,884 plus tax & license
- 6 speed automatic
- better mileage
- navigation system
- cheaper to insure (I checked with AAA)
- probably better resale"
 
Unless you need the Azera's extra interior room, your analysis has already determined your choice. Four+ years into the NAV system revolution, Hyundai has yet to offer them in North America, though Hyundai does offer them in other world markets. (Shows how we rate with Hyundai's product planners...) The new Camry is Toyota's roomiest yet - and slightly roomier in most interior dimensions than the Lexus ES350 built on the same platform. I own a 3 1/2 yr old Sonata with V6 & leather with just under 20,500 miles clocked. Kelly says it's worth about $8,000.00 in spotless condition as a trade-in, slightly more as a private sale (moderated under the assumption you can find a willing buyer with cash...). Hyundai is still suffering (unfairly according to some) from past reliability issues. Unfair or not, no car is worth more at trade-in time than someone else is willing to pay for it as a repurchase. Dealers protect themselves accordingly in the negotiating process. Finally anyone who'd encourage the choice of an Azera on the basis of Toyota's firm ride characteristics must have very sensitive buns. The Camry has always been regarded by the automotive press as a boulevard ride. The SE comes closest to sport pretensions in the Camry lineup.

#16 of 46 Re: Azera Limited vs. Camry XLE - please help! [sundevils] by 1fastr

May 19, 2006 (5:57 pm)

Replying to: sundevils (May 19, 2006 1:23 pm)
$27,884 for a Camry XLE with navigation is an awesome deal compared to what I have seen in my search. Where are you located?

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