Just curious, what price did you get on a fully loaded '09 before rebate? Back when they were still impossible to find and before the price increase I got mine for $29,000. I assume it is at least that or less now that they can't get rid of them (funny how things change in less than a year).

 

About $27,800. They had an advertising fee of about $475 that is on the invoice. According to most online sources this is valid, and varies by locale. I am very pleased with the deal.

How much was the price increase? My base MSRP was $26,150 and bottom line on the sticker was $32,159,which includes CQ $470 (heated seats and mirrors), LA $1,300 (leather), SR $940 (Moonroof), UT 2350 (alloy wheels, NAV, JBL, homelink etc), and CF $199 (carpeted mats), and delivery at $750.

 

We bought a 2010 Camry hybrid in Naperville Illinois on Saturday (7/18). Was the only one on the lot. It's our first hybrid. So far we are very pleased with it. Was a very positive car buying experience at the dealer. The car drives great and handles very well. I'm very impressed so far.

 

As a new owner, you might benefit by reviewing the FAQ in my signature.
Good luck with your car!

 

Since I'm currently in the market deciding between the 2009 and 2010 TCH, like to know from others that may own a 2010 TCH are there any substantial differences between the two years or is it merely cosmetic changes to the exterior?

Maybe some not so obvious ones like another year to perfect the technology so overall the car is "built" better, or minor refinements here or there.

In a similar boat right now, where based on my calculations from what I can get for a 2009 vs a 2010 (with the same package) it comes out to about $4K (this includes the $1500 2009 rebate that is going on now) that is the premium to go with a 2010 over a 2009.

So it's roughly a 15% price difference. The 2009 TCH going into 2010 will start depreciating like rock (it's said the car loses as much as 1/3 of it's value in the first couple years).

However, in the long run say 10+ doesn't seem to matter. And that's where I'm at where I'm a long-term buyer (drove a '91 legend and then "upgraded" to a '99 camry when my sister got a new car) so unless there's really a significant difference between 2010 and 2009 it would make sense to go with the cheaper one.

I like to see if others have an opinion on what's better and at what price difference is getting a 2010 makes more sense than a 2009.

Thanks so much!

 

Accoridg to the KBB comparison, the estimated retail price difference (on the base model) is $1372 less on the 2009, plus there is a $1500 rebate on the 2009 ($2000 in Chicago/New York regions; $2500 in Portland region -- worth driving out of state for one of these IMO especially considring you can negiotate lower prices online out of state).

According to the various model comparison tools online, the differences are the 2010 base is allow wheels, satellite compatible radio, and garage door opener is no longer standard. They did add 1-touch up/down windows front and back standard versus 1-touch down only for driver. Also, fog lights are an option for 2010 (the only previous gap from the XLE).

Personally, I would get a Ford Fusion or Mercury Milan hybrid, which have more horsepower (156hp vs 147hp) and much better mileage (41/36 vs 33/34), and much better trunk space (all other specs and prices are equivalent). http://autos.msn.com/research/compar...6862&v=t108973

I disagree about a 2009 being worth less used than a 2010. Since they are identical models, their value will be based solely on mileage and options. A fully loaded 2009 with 10,000 miles has a private sale value only $1000 less than a new 2010 for example on KBB.com (not realistic, but illustrate my point). I would actually be learly to buy a 2010 used -- makes you wonder what was so horribly wrong with it that they are getting rid of it

Just make sure you get competitive bids online (through cars.com, dealer listings on toyota.com, etc) so you make sure you are getting the best deal regardless of which car or year you get. I wouldn't pay any more than $2-3K below sticker before discounts.