2023 Lexus ES vs Toyota Camry Full Review: Biggest Differences and Updates 

I would have compared a base Lexus ES and compared it to a loaded Camry which would put equipment & price more comparable. Nobody goes from a base Accord to a Lexus. Because the base Lexus inherently comes more loaded than any base Accord, you're comparing apples and oranges.

I changed from a 2020 Toyota Camry Executive, which is a very good car and I was very satisfied with it. The Lexus is literally better in every way, a true Premium luxury sedan. The engine, gearbox, controls, hi-fi, materials, sound dampening, chassis, real Premium feeling of a much bigger car. I can say that I have never been so satisfied with a car and it does not even occur to me to exchange it for another one, both 300h models are equipped with the Lexus ES Prestige plus, I will exchange them for Luxury in 1-2 years. Now I understand why more than 90% of Lexus buyers will never buy another car again ☺️

These are both very good vehicles. They each serve more or less the same purpose. I happen to own a 19 es 350 and I can tell you it is a superb car. I have driven multiple camrys and they are really great if you are a little price sensitive. Either way, you will be happy.

Thanks for your reviews, they helped us decide on an ES 350, we're looking forward to it !

If you’re more into comfort Lexus is the way to go. Camry has also a comfy ride unless you get the TRD because it has the stiffer suspensions. For me Camry is good enough.

My 2002 ES300 4th gen ES shared the Camry platform. Starting in 2013 (6th Gen) the ES350 used the Avalon platform

Went from IS350 to ES350. More room and smoother ride, but handling is very different. You hug the road with the IS, but float over the road with the ES. I really like the look of the new Camry, but not a fan of 4 cyl engines.

Use to have es 350 base model , now i have 2023 Camry se nightshade which is very cool car but if you can afford Lexus definitely go with Lexus

I might as well just pay extra for the ES…you get a better built car with a more luxurious interior and more powerful engine.

I moved from a loaded ‘18 Camry hybrid to a ’22 es300h Lux. It’s a night and day difference in quality, comfort, and quiet. ML sound and triple beam head lamps really make the Lexus stand out. With the audio off, one must have a keen sense of hearing to detect and road noise. This could be the last car I ever purchase.

Just bought an f sport es 350 omg way better then German engineering

I owned this exact model ES and it's a great car.

Lexus ES is a much more attractive looking vehicle than the Toyota Camry.

Lexus ES 350 is at same Class level as the Avalon not the Camry. I owned a Toyota Camry prior and now I own a 2023 Lexus ES 350 and I cannot compare. Lexus is a great and luxury car.

Thanks for sharing your video last year i went to milton toyota to buy a used 2018 camry SE 4 cylinder very nice to drive i used to owned a 1998 camry V6 XLE very smooth but it is a body roll when i turned but the 2018 camry SE very comfortable and firm no body roll i think because of the suspension is better than the 1998 camry ok take care bye from milton Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

The ES shares the same platform at the Avalon. I heard that this was changed from the Camry Platform 10 years ago. The ES is super smooth.

Granted it's not made anymore, but the Avalon was the Toyota equivalent of the ES.

How can you compare a Camry 4 cylinder to ES 350 that is only a V6?

Great location for your demonstration👍

I got a 21 XSE Camry and it has more features than the 350 (some trim levels).

Very detailed and beautiful comparison.

Project Engineering Manager here on my 4th Toyota Camry. I am waiting for 2025. Lexus question for you, in 2025, are you going to have a Hybrid AWD version? If Lexus comes up with a Hybrid AWD F Sport Performance and Handling, I don't care if it is $50,000 I will buy it. Both are great cars but I prefer the lexus. If you look at the base le and compare it to the base Lexus the price difference is noticeable about $12,000. However, there is not much of a price difference between the luxury XLE 35,000 and the base Lexus ES at 39,000. I will drive this car for many miles and for 8 years so I need something reliable yet luxurious.

I love my ES ❤ ! As described , the ES is a Camry in a tuxedo .

Greetings mechanical engineer and engineering project manager from a big three firm here is my take . #1 you should have done a comparison between a BASE Lexus ES 350 and a CamryXLE. overall though good comparison I am 40 and this is my 4th Camry and next car will be an ES 340. First of all slight differences- the Camry has slightly more head room but the Lexus has the advantage in front and rear leg space. Both are smillar improve the Camry CLE is $35000 the base Lexus ES 350 is $38,000. The base LE is $25000 but it’s bare of the bars I say since it sits only $3000 more might as well get the base ES 350 OR you could have option B. F Sport is a bit more about $7000 but if you get it just 2 years used; you can get 30 percent off that MSRP. I have seen 2-3 year old F sports go for 42000,45000 and base go 3800 Nobody will mistake the F sport for a Maserati or a Porsche but it does make it fun to drive. I highly recommend the F sport so it is not your grandmother Lexus I say stick with the Lexus ES because the engine has a better performance it’s the time tested V6 If you want to get a V6 on a Toyota Camry you’re going to be paying the price of Alexis and ES anyways so you might as well just get the Lexus You could also up for the hybrid version but I wouldn’t recommend this because although you get 44 to 45 miles per gallon, it goes 0 to 60 seconds in 8.1 seconds at least the ES 350 even the non-F sport one goes 0 to 60 and 6.5 seconds Honestly even the base ES 350 without the F sport is fine the sport gives it some suspensions and performance and handling you get that sporty fun vibe. How do I know this because my friend is owner and manages Alexis dealership in Las Vegas he lets me test drive new Lexus and Toyota vehicles for100 days and write a 10 page report Like I drive the GX 500 overtrail + 20204 that is not yet out in the market

That had to be a Canadian Camry. The U.S. SE version has silver and black 18" wheels (these were from an LE model) and it has a self-supporting hood. Also, a 4 cyl. engine is availaable w/o AWD. A 6 cyl. engine is available, too. Not a bad video but the presenter is quite the novice.

You missed on one: open and snap close both trunks. Unfortunately the one on the ES sounds much more cheap then the one on the Camry. It is also the shortest one and the most unpractical one as the Camry's is much more wider

I own an Avalon. ES has been ON THE AVALON platform/chassis since the late 1990's. ES completely went to Avalon Chassis after 2006 and has no similarity to Camry but Avalon as far as the chassis.

does the Camry have a cd player?

This comparison would have been more relevant when the ES was still based on the Camry platform, not the now discontinued Avalon

Camry feel smaller inside, but I do like that you can get it without a sunroof, so i don't bump my head on the ceiling, but wish you could get it with better sound proofing, glass,

For the money the Camry offers great features especially comfortable seats and heated steering wheel.

You forgot to mention that the Camry is available in all wheel drive if you get the 4 cyl

Should compare lexus es 350 ultra luxury to the camry xle

I have a Lexus ES300 hybrid 2015. The best car I ever driven my life. Love Lexus forever however, expensive. I think I need to get a second job to afford to buy a new one in the future hehehhe

Feel like the Camry can do without the fake side vents.

Es sind zwei super Autos. Der Toyota ein Alltags alles könner.Viel Auto zu einem sehr guten Preis. Der Lexus ist ein Flanierer für Menschen die Luxus wollen.Vermutlich das Beste Auto der Welt in seiner Klasse. Egal ob Toyota oder Lexus nach 500000 Km laufwn sie beide noch und können es verdoppeln ohne auch nur einmal den Fahrer im Stich gelassen zu haben. Das ist Qualität.

Sad they discontinued the Avalon to see a comparison

I have a 2007 camry xle and i love the car. Very durable

The base model camry is great value for money, now the Lexus is a luxury car so for me the comparison is not fair .

What I would’ve done and what I’m looking for is I would’ve compared a base Lexus ES 350 to a fully loaded Toyota Camry the price difference isn’t that much between the two it’s about $4000

Would love the Camry with turbo i4, without hybrid

Walk into a Toyota dealer - you are a mark or target. Walk into a Lexus dealer and you become a valued customer. The sales experience is as refined as their vehicles.

I have an SE Nightshade hybrid.

Certified ES for same price as new Camry

what about ride quality? Sure ES beats Camry, this is the major thing to be considered for the price than the only similar looks of the vehicles ..

0:24 Wym 😂 the 2002 camry and Lexus es are nearly identical. Maybe top 2 though

Love the ES❤

But how do they drive ???

I'm 3 minutes in and all you talk about is lines on the grill. Wasted 3 minutes of my life..

omg i was waiting for this comparison as i just bouth es300h yesterday 2023 model😂😂❤❤❤❤

I love your review

The ES 350 is the best built sedan for the price you can buy !! It's just that simple !!

Should have done a test drive comparison.

"The mirror shape doesn't create any more aerodynamics but it looks like it does, which is important." Ummm... no, no it isn't, at all.

Love my Lexus

Performance Lexus. And you're reviewing the Lexus ES. Well, there is nothing "performance" about the ES model. I owned a 2013 ES 300h. I bought it brand new. It was the most boring vehicle I have ever owned. The brakes were useless. I was terrified that it would stop before hitting somebody. The calipers were too small for a vehicle of that weight. The factory claimed you would get 44 MPGs. Not even close. The best I could do was around 35 MPGs. And that was on a good day, with a lot of traffic. Lexus make some great cars, but this isn't one of them. Buy a Camry. But then again, it's overpriced as well.

Lexus is a luxury car brand owned by Toyota

How about apples to apples. No oranges. TOP V6 Camry, TOP Lexus EX. Now that would help. But nice video.

Bunch of verbal diarrhea

Both are the most basic, middle class, middle aged, sex deprived, i only care about getting from A to B sedan than any other vehicle on the road.

You compare an Avalon vs ES not a Camry …🤦🏻‍♂️

Drive them both, and you will see that the Lexus IS a way better car to drive.

ONE CAR TWO BADGES THAT'S IT.

ES 350 Infotainment system placement is a mess and hard to reach. You are 6'1" with long arms. The interior is not very appealing as the 2023 Camry is in its 6th iteration as an 8th Generation even though outdated still better than the ES 350's interior. My brother is 6'4" does has a difficult time entering the 2023 Camry because its ground clearance is 5.7 inches. If you are taller than 6 feet the Camry maybe not be right for you. Okay! my final verdict is the 2023 Camry XSE V6 fully loaded is the best choice. The 2023 ES 350 interior is a complete failure. To obtain wireless Carplay and Android Auto for the Camry buy the Ottocast U2-X Pro dongle for $99.

I’ll take the Camry and save about ten thousand dollars.

Camry SE to save money.

The dash of that camry is simply hideous. Absolute dealbreaker

No folding rear seats for an executive car ? My goodness! His head was clearly touching the ceiling on the back seats of the es lexus. Very poor compare to the german rivals.

They need more power under the hood.

Es looks very sexy. Camry looks kinda weird,-

The 2025 Camry is bettter than the ES by a mile.

I love all that camry plastic 😂

Some people love to spend money for a label.....BOTH TOYOTA ENGINES.

Not sure its a good idea to spend 6 minutes on styling.

Lexus > Toyota

Soo the Lexus is just pretty much just a more expensive Toyota

That Camry is gorgeous!

Amateur hour

There is no difference same car just different look

ES is $15,000 more than the Camry,plus if you drive the ES,people think your an idiot for spending 15k more for a Camry wanna be!

I got a camry because it kinda looks like an ES 350 haha

It’s the same car the Lexus is a luxurious version of the Camry

White sneakers with that outfit!

this review is a joke

Jbl is cheap

Horse compare Donkey