Base price for the 4-cylinder Camry SE is $27,755, and the aforementioned Leather and Moonroof Package on our tester brings the total to $30,885. For the price, a Suzuki Kizashi is smaller but more engaging than the Camry, if a sporty sedan is what you’re looking for of course.

The Camry SE costs $27,755; add $3,130 for the leather and sunroof. (Photo: Matthieu Lambert/Auto123.com)

Despite being five years old, the Camry still can hold its own in regards to the slew of fresher rivals such as Accord, Fusion, Mazda6, Legacy and Malibu. The new Hyundai Sonata, though, is a real threat for its obvious value and elegance.

The Camry SE might seem like an oxymoron, but the sportier setup on the car isn’t a bad proposition at all. If we had to choose a Camry and only a Camry, this would be the one we’d get.