A lease brings a new Toyota every few years, with lower monthly payments and warranty coverage throughout the lease term. A lease suits someone who makes the same drive to work every week.
On a long commute, mpg matters. Every Camry trim is a hybrid, rated up to an EPA-estimated 51 combined mpg on the 2026 LE.
The two main choices on a lease are the miles it allows each year and the trim.
Three ways to start with us
Shop the inventory
Our online inventory lists each new Camry with its trim and color, so you can compare trims from home.
Get pre-approved
You can apply for pre-approval online, wherever you live. One of our finance experts then goes over the details with you.
Value your trade
You can get an estimate for your trade-in online. We apply its value to the upfront payment.
How leasing a Camry works at Dalton Toyota
Step 1 The trim
All five trims share one hybrid powertrain and differ in wheels, seats and screen.
Step 2 Your yearly miles
We add up your commute, errands and longer trips to set the yearly mileage allowance.
Step 3 Lease or buy
Our finance team explains the benefits of each, so you can choose what fits your budget and your driving.
Step 4 ToyotaCare on the lease
Every new Toyota comes with ToyotaCare, bought or leased, so scheduled maintenance is covered from the first month.
Leasing or buying the same Camry, side by side
You can start the application online. Before your visit, our finance team walks you through both ways to drive the Camry home.
What San Diego commuters ask before leasing a Camry
Six questions we hear most at our showroom
How many miles a year should a Camry lease allow?
Enough to cover the miles you actually drive in a year.
Your daily commute, there and back, times your working days.
Errands such as school runs, groceries, the gym and the airport.
Longer trips out of the county each year.
Toyota Financial Services sends the final invoice 60 to 120 days after the return, and it details any excess mileage alongside excess wear and use.
A commute from Chula Vista to Kearny Mesa adds far more miles than a job in National City. We set the allowance on your real number.
Which Camry trim suits a lease?
Every Camry has the same hybrid powertrain, so the right trim is the one you will enjoy every day of the lease.
LE: an 8-in. touchscreen, 16-in. alloy wheels and the best mpg rating in the range.
SE and Nightshade: sport seats and black-finished wheels, the Nightshade on 19-in. satin black.
XLE and XSE: the XLE with a 12.3-in. touchscreen and heated seats, the XSE with a sport-tuned suspension.
The SE, Nightshade and XSE add the sport look.
Is all-wheel drive worth it on a Camry lease?
Yes, if you drive to the mountains in winter. For commuting around San Diego, front-wheel drive is enough.
Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive is available on the Camry.
On a slippery road, it sends torque to the rear wheels for traction.
With all-wheel drive, the Camry makes up to 232 net combined horsepower.
Snow on the mountain roads east of San Diego is the usual reason to choose it. The drivetrain stays the same for the whole lease, so we settle it right after the trim.
Is the disposition fee waived if I lease another Toyota?
Yes. Toyota Financial Services waives it automatically if you lease or finance a new or Certified Used Toyota through it within 30 days of the return.
It is also waived for customers with three or more lease or finance contracts with Toyota Financial Services.
A disposition fee, if allowed by state law, may otherwise be due at lease end.
The final invoice arrives 60 to 120 days after the return.
Our finance team walks through leasing and buying side by side.
You can test drive your next Camry before the current one goes back.
Can I lease a Camry if my credit is not perfect?
Yes. Whether your credit is perfect or not so great, our finance team can build the right financing package for you.
We have programs to help buyers get into a car and rebuild their credit.
You can apply for pre-approval online.
Our experts work with a network of trusted lenders.
Once your application is done, our finance team puts together a package for you.
One of our experts then goes over the details with you.
What happens at the end of a Camry lease at Dalton Toyota?
You can return the Camry, return it and lease or buy a new Toyota, or buy the Camry.
The dealer that wrote the lease processes the return, so a Camry leased with us comes back to us.
A courtesy pre-inspection in the 60 days before the return is recommended.
To buy it, you get a payoff quote from your TFS online account, and our finance team can arrange the financing.
Which Camry trim would you live with?
From the LE to the XSE, the wheels, seats, screen and suspension change.
You feel the difference in the first mile, so we suggest driving two trims back to back on one visit. Our showroom on National City Blvd is open until 8pm Monday to Saturday and until 6pm on Sunday.
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Around National City, much of the driving is on busy freeways like the 805. A hybrid is built for that stop-and-go traffic.
Every Camry trim has that hybrid powertrain. Dual zone automatic climate control with rear-seat vents comes on the LE, and Blind Spot Monitor is standard.
The 2026 Camry on a commute
2026 LE
51mpg
EPA-estimated combined
The best rating in the range.
All-wheel drive
232hp
Net combined horsepower
The output of a Camry with all-wheel drive.
Charging
5USB ports
Up to five
A Qi-compatible wireless charging pad comes too.
Traffic Jam Assist is designed to help in stop-and-go traffic on controlled-access freeways like the 805. It needs an active Drive Connect trial or subscription.
Phones stay charged on the way to work, on the wireless pad or in one of up to five USB ports.
All-wheel drive on the Camry works on demand. When the road is slippery or the tires lose grip, it sends torque to the rear wheels. With it, the Camry makes up to 232 net combined horsepower.
In San Diego, the main reason to choose all-wheel drive is snow on the mountain roads east of the county in winter. For a commute on the 805 and the 5, front-wheel drive is enough.
You keep the same drivetrain for the whole lease, so we settle it right after the trim.
4. Choosing the mileage allowance on a Camry lease
You can work out your mileage before you visit: your one-way commute from a map, doubled, times your working days.
That commute is the steady base of a year of driving. Three more things add to it.
Errands: the short drives around National City that add up over a year.
Weekend trips: out to the desert or the mountains, and drives north.
Other drivers: if a partner or a teenager also drives the Camry, their miles count too.
State law and your lease agreement set your rights and obligations on extra miles and on excess wear and use. Toyota Financial Services sends the final invoice 60 to 120 days after the return, and any extra miles show on it.
We set the allowance on your real number at signing. If a new job farther away is coming, we count those miles in too.
The window for a courtesy pre-inspection before the return.
The recommended step before turn-in.
What the turn-in inspection looks at
01
Body and wheels
A scratch through the paint or a dent larger than a credit card, and wheel gouges of the same size.
02
Glass and lights
Windshield cracks, stars or bull's-eyes, and broken or missing lights, signals and mirrors.
03
Interior
A cut, tear, burn or stain larger than a credit card, or an accumulation of them.
04
Equipment
Missing parts or accessories, and modifications not on the Camry at signing.
Damage beyond normal wear and use counts as excessive. The courtesy pre-inspection finds that kind of damage early, while there is still time to fix it.
The dealer that wrote the lease processes the return, so a Camry leased with us comes back to us at 2400 National City Blvd. Buying the Camry instead starts with a payoff quote from your TFS online account. Our finance team can arrange the financing.
The final 90 days of a lease are the time to decide. Once the Camry is back, you can report the return to TFS online or in its app, so it processes quickly.
Is a certified used Camry an alternative to a lease?
Yes. Each Toyota Certified Used Vehicle is reconditioned to Toyota's standards by Toyota-dealer-trained technicians and backed by a used car warranty.
Every one comes with a free CARFAX Vehicle History Report.
Does Dalton Toyota National City buy cars outright?
Yes. We buy cars outright, and you do not have to buy a car from us.
If you prefer, the same car can be a trade-in on a Camry lease. We apply its estimated value to the upfront payment.
How long is the hybrid battery covered on a 2026 Camry?
The hybrid battery is covered for 10 years or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first. The coverage stays with the car if it changes owners.
The other hybrid-related components are covered for 8 years or 100,000 miles from the original date of first use.
How long is the basic warranty on a new Camry?
The basic warranty runs 36 months or 36,000 miles. It covers all components other than normal wear and maintenance items.
The powertrain is covered for 60 months or 60,000 miles, and corrosion perforation for 60 months with no mileage limit.
Does the Camry work with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
Yes. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility is standard, and the system connects two Bluetooth phones at the same time.
Can a phone be the key on a Camry?
Yes, on the XLE and XSE with a Premium or Premium Plus Package and an active Remote Connect trial or subscription.
Digital Key in the Toyota app unlocks the front doors and the trunk and starts the Camry with the push button.
Which Camry trims offer a head-up display?
The XLE and XSE, where a 10-inch Head-Up Display is available. It shows the speed, warning indicators and turn-by-turn navigation.
The same two trims offer the nine-speaker JBL Premium Audio upgrade.
How many airbags does the Camry have?
Eight. The Camry comes standard with driver and front passenger airbags and front seat-mounted side airbags. It also has driver and front passenger knee airbags and front and rear side curtain airbags.
What does Safety Connect include on a new Camry?
The Camry comes with a Safety Connect trial of at least 5 years. It includes an Emergency Assistance Button (SOS), 24/7 Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification and Stolen Vehicle Locator.
Sources & references
Toyota Camry (2026): all-hybrid powertrain, mpg, horsepower, all-wheel drive, trims and features www.toyota.com/camry/2026/
Toyota Camry: Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive, Panoramic View Monitor and eight airbags www.toyota.com/camry/
Toyota Financial Services: excess wear and use and the courtesy pre-inspection www.toyotafinancial.com/us/en/end_of_lease_options/wear_and_use.html
Toyota Financial Services: lease-end options www.toyotafinancial.com/us/en/end_of_lease_options/your_option.html
Toyota Financial Services Lease-End Guide: the final 90 days, disposition fee, returns and final invoice www.toyotafinancial.com/content/dam/nextgen-shared/lease-end/TFS-lease-end-guide.pdf
Toyota Certified Used Vehicles: reconditioning and CARFAX report www.toyotacertified.com/warranty
ToyotaCare brochure (MY27): plan terms by model year and Roadside Assistance www.toyota.com/content/dam/toyota/brochures/pdf/tcom/toyotacare.pdf
Toyota newsroom, 2026 Camry and Camry Nightshade (2025): warranty, hybrid battery, audio multimedia, Digital Key, Head-Up Display, JBL audio and Safety Connect pressroom.toyota.com/toyota-camry-brings-bold-new-nightshade-edition-to-lineup-in-2026/
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