A 2003 Toyota Camry Solara still asks 107% of what a 2008 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 62 sedans we price, that ranks #11, above the 74% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 6 (−49.3%), after which losses ease to about 24.6% a year. Mileage costs it 64%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 125 listings.
Toyota Camry Solara value by year
A 2007 and a 2006 ask almost the same, $3,500 against $3,488, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | $1,750 | $12,800 | 20 | |
| 2007 | $2,600 | $7,195 | 16 | |
| 2006 | $1,500 | $8,995 | 18 | |
| 2005 | $2,700 | $5,999 | 13 | |
| 2004 | $2,800 | $5,999 | 14 | |
| 2003 | $2,999 | $6,995 | 4 | |
| 2002 | $2,800 | $3,450 | 5 | |
| 2001 | $2,300 | $2,500 | 3 | |
| 2000 | $1,350 | $4,500 | 28 | |
| 1999 | $1,400 | $5,900 | 4 |
How the Toyota Camry Solara depreciates
The newest Toyota Camry Solara has a median asking price of $5,495; a 9-year-older one runs about $1,999 — roughly 64% lost over 9 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Toyota Camry Solara hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Toyota Corolla keeps 64%, the Lexus IS 71% and the Subaru WRX 185%, against 107% for the Camry Solara. The Camry Solara holds value better than the Toyota Corolla and Lexus IS, but not the Subaru WRX.
The Toyota Camry Solara market right now
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Crossing 100k miles costs a Toyota Camry Solara about 64% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2008 Toyota Camry Solara: a dealer trade-in offer is around $1,750, selling private-party nets about $5,495, and a lot asks near $12,800 — a $11,050 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the Camry Solara costs a median 73% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 5 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Toyota Camry Solara price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | $4,500 (23) | $7,900 (29) | +76% |
| 2007 | $4,300 (57) | $6,144 (22) | +43% |
| 2006 | $4,500 (35) | $5,990 (31) | +33% |
| 2005 | $3,125 (28) | $5,400 (16) | +73% |
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Toyota Camry Solara value FAQ
How much is a Toyota Camry Solara worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $1,999 to $5,895 across 10 model years. A 2008 is worth about $5,495, the median of 20 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Toyota Camry Solara's value?
Among Camry Solaras from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $14,500, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $3,300; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 64%.
Which Toyota Camry Solara year is the best value?
A 2007 and a 2006 ask almost the same, $3,500 against $3,488, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
Is a Toyota Camry Solara cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 73% more, across 5 recent model years in our listings.
Does the Camry Solara hold value better than the Toyota Corolla?
Yes: over 5 years the Camry Solara keeps 107% of its value and the Toyota Corolla 64%, by the median asking prices of the 2008 and 2003 model years.
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