Used 2021 Toyota Camry for Sale nearTulsa, OK

How much does the 2021 Toyota Camry cost?

Prices have softened 1.20% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 3,223 listings available, which suggests a healthy amount of inventory to compare.

Is the 2021 Toyota Camry a good car?

Yes — the 2021 Toyota Camry earns a 4.6/5 user rating, and our experts give it 7.8/10. The model scores 9/10 across Performance and Safety.

Drivers consistently praise its smooth ride, great handling, stylish design, fuel efficiency, and reliable performance. The expert review also points to a comfortable, spacious cabin and a broad range of configurations, which makes it easy to match the car to your priorities.

The main trade-offs are outdated technology and an underwhelming base engine. Even so, the Camry fits well if you want a practical midsize sedan with strong everyday usability rather than a flashy feature set.

There are 34.5% good or great deals in the market, which gives you some room to shop selectively.

Is the 2021 Toyota Camry reliable?

Owners rate it 4.6/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction. User feedback also highlights reliable performance and a reputation you can count on over time.

The expert review reinforces that dependability theme, describing Toyota’s reliability reputation as one of the Camry’s biggest strengths. It also notes that the car remains a well-rounded product with strong everyday practicality.

Toyota’s warranty coverage is average for the class, so long-term ownership risk is more about maintenance history and condition than any obvious red flags in the model itself.

What should I look for when buying a used 2021 Toyota Camry?

At 55.8% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

You should start with a vehicle history report and then prioritize a pre-purchase inspection, especially if the car has had bodywork or multiple owners. Focus on condition, maintenance records, and whether the cabin and technology still feel consistent with the mileage.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: LE and XLE models get a cleaner grille, while SE, XSE, and TRD trims add more aggressive styling details and visual clutter. The base LE also comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, while other trims can move up to larger wheels.
• Powertrain: The Camry offers a 2.5-liter four-cylinder, a 3.5-liter V6, and a hybrid setup. The four-cylinder is the most common choice, the V6 adds more power, and the hybrid is the efficiency play.
• Safety package: Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ is standard and includes adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning, automatic high beams, and traffic-sign recognition. Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert are standard on XLE and XSE, but optional on LE and SE.
• Infotainment: The standard setup uses a 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Amazon Alexa, Bluetooth, Siri Eyes Free, and SiriusXM. Higher trims get a 9-inch screen, WiFi, navigation, and a JBL audio system.
• Fuel efficiency: The four-cylinder LE and SE are rated at 28 mpg city and 39 mpg highway with FWD, or 25 mpg city and 34 mpg highway with AWD. The hybrid reaches up to 52 mpg combined.

Which 2021 Toyota Camry trim should I buy?

The 2021 Toyota Camry is offered in 6 trim levels: LE, XLE, SE, SE Nightshade Edition, XSE, and TRD.

Here's the short version:

• LE: This is the best-value starting point if you want the Camry’s core strengths without paying for extras. It gives you the standard safety suite, the 7-inch touchscreen, and the cleanest path into the lineup.
• SE: This is the trim to consider if you want a more styled look and a more engaging feel without jumping to the top of the range. It sits in the middle of the lineup and keeps the Camry’s practical strengths intact.
• SE Nightshade Edition: This is the choice if you want the SE formula with blacked-out exterior trim and wheels. It is more about appearance than added equipment.
• XLE: This is the comfort-oriented upgrade, and it is a smart pick if you want more upscale features. It also gets standard blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.
• XSE: This is the better-equipped sporty-looking trim, with the larger touchscreen, available head-up display, and standard blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.
• TRD: This is the enthusiast choice, with the V6 and chassis upgrades that make it the most performance-focused Camry in the lineup.

The safety package is standard across the lineup, but blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert are only standard on XLE and XSE, and optional on LE and SE.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2021 Toyota Camry?

This looks like a moderate, selective buyer’s market, so you can shop carefully and still find worthwhile options.

• Deal availability: 34.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 3,223 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 1.20% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 55.8% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $20,999, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2021 Toyota Camry's resale value?

The current average of $21,588 sits slightly below last year's $21,849.

That modest decline suggests the Camry has softened a bit, but not enough to signal weak demand. For a future seller, that means the model still has a stable pricing floor, especially if your car is well maintained and accident-free.

Strong reputation matters here, and the Camry’s broad appeal should help support demand over time. If you keep mileage reasonable and service records complete, you should be in a better position when it is time to sell.

Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 4.6/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2021 Toyota Camry safe?

The 2021 Toyota Camry earns a Top Safety Pick+ rating from IIHS and five-star ratings in front, side, and rollover crash tests from NHTSA.

It earns a 9/10 safety score from our experts.

Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ is standard, and it includes adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning, automatic high beams, and traffic-sign recognition. Toyota also adds Rear Seat Reminder as standard on all trim levels.

Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert are standard on XLE and XSE, and optional on LE and SE. That means lower trims still get a strong safety base, but you may want to shop carefully if those extra driver aids matter to you.

Should I buy a 2021 Toyota Camry or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2021 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2021 if:

• 34.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• At 55.8% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 1.20% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.6/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• Expert review highlights a well-rounded sedan with strong comfort, space, and broad configuration choices.

Consider the 2020 if:

• At $19,865, the 2020 costs less than the current year's $21,588 average.
• It adds all-wheel drive and a sportier TRD version.

Consider the 2022 if:

• At $22,681, the 2022 costs more than the current year's $21,588 average.
• It emphasizes roomy, reliable, efficient, safe, and affordable appeal.

The bottom line: The 2021 is the best all-around pick if you want the latest version of this generation’s updates without paying more for the next model year. If you are price-sensitive, the 2020 is the better value play, especially if AWD or the TRD interests you.

How does the 2021 Toyota Camry compare to the 2021 Honda Accord?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2021 Toyota Camry:

• Pros: Comfortable, Spacious, TRD trim adds extra performance and style.
• Cons: Outdated technology, Underwhelming base engine.

2021 Honda Accord:

• Pros: Stylish design, Great handling, Spacious.
• Cons: All-wheel drive not available, Outdated technology.

Our experts score the 2021 Toyota Camry 7.8/10 and the 2021 Honda Accord 9.2/10. The Accord comes out ahead overall, especially if you value style and handling. The Camry counters with available all-wheel drive and the TRD trim, which gives it a more distinctive performance angle. Both are spacious, but the Camry’s base engine and outdated tech are bigger drawbacks in this matchup.

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.