The more interesting alternative to the Avalon isn't the ES 350, however: it is the high - end Camry
XLE V - 6.
And, frankly, the Camry
XLE V - 6 — with its identical engine, transmission and suspension design — delivers virtually the same driving experience.
Beyond that, since the Camry
XLE V - 6 starts at $ 29,045, it's possible to ladle on the options before hitting the Avalon's price level.
The Camry Hybrid XLE is only about $ 1,000 more than
the XLE V - 6, yet it almost doubles the fuel economy.
In addition to functioning as a dressed - down Lexus,
the XLE V - 6 is a lot of fun to drive.
Fiscally and physically, the Toyota Camry
XLE V - 6 lives in that foggy border country between Toyotadom and Lexusland.
The steering actually feels heavier than the last cushy Toyota I drove, a Camry
XLE V - 6.
Prices for gasoline - only Camry models for 2012 begin at $ 22,055 for the L model with a 178 - horsepower four - cylinder engine, and range as high as $ 30,115 for
the XLE V - 6 model, which has 268 horsepower.
From Honda's Civic EX to the Toyota Camry
XLE V - 6, the Subaru Forester and the Nissan Pathfinder, Japanese - made autos dominated the list of best - value cars, comprising 15 of the 18 bargains.
Even though it's available only with a four - speed automatic transmission (cheaper Camry V - 6 models can be had with a five - speed manual),
the XLE V - 6 accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in a lively 8.2 seconds.
Base price on
a XLE V - 6 is $ 31,370, and our tester came in at $ 35,170, including $ 835 for destination.
KEY FEATURES INCLUDE Venza
XLE V - 6 Model, Premium 20 Wheels, Navigation System, Heated Leather Seats, Keyless Remote, Back Up Camera, Premium Sound w / Bluetooth Wireless Phone ConnectionVehicle Serviced Her
Compare it with a similarly equipped Honda Accord EX V - 6 sedan at $ 25,300 and a Toyota Camry
XLE V - 6 sedan at $ 25,405.
Since mid-2015,
the XLE has traded at a premium to WTI crude in a range of $ 15 to $ 30; this trend was broken in November ahead of OPEC's production meeting.
The XLE has sunk 5 percent year to date, while crude has gained 4 percent in the same time.
Clearly,
XLE has been struggling in bear market territory for the past several months.
XLE has been in a relentless decline for the entire year of 2017.
XLE has had a terrific month of April, rallying over 14 % since the low on 4/2.
XLE has failed twice previously at roughly $ 78.40 — in December 2016 and again in January of 2018.
The RAV4 SE has really cool 18» wheels and the RAV4
XLE has normal 17» wheels.
The Camry
XLE has a manually reclining rear seat with a center pass - through.
2017 Toyota Camry
XLE has original equipment tire size of P215 / 55R17 93 for front tires with recommended tire pressure of 35 PSI, and original equipment tire size of P215 / 55R17 93 for rear tires with recommended tire pressure of 35 PSI.
The XLE has a turning circle diameter of 34.8 feet and has 17 inch wheels; whereas, the Limited has a turning circle diameter of 36.7 feet and has 18 inch wheels.
The Highlander
XLE has a power moonroof and integrated fog lights.
Should of got
the xle would have been worth the price.
Motivating our sleek SUV is a strong 3.5 Liter V6 that generates 270hp while coupled with a smooth - shifting 6 Speed Automatic transmission to attain near 22mpg on the open road.Exuding sporty sophistication, our Highlander
XLE has a dramatic new grille, integrated fog lamps, roof rails and a fantastic sunroof.
The RAV4
XLE has been lightly driven and there is little to no wear and tear on this vehicle.
The Camry
XLE has an eco mode which will likely grant a couple of more points when combined with with very basic hypermiling techniques, but squeezing a combined 27 mpg from a 3.5 - liter V6 was easy.
The Toyota Camry
XLE has been lightly driven and there is little to no wear and tear on this vehicle.
The Toyota RAV4
XLE has a navigation system installed, so you'll always know where you're going.
This 2015 Toyota Camry
XLE has low miles and is a one owner local trade in that has a clean Car Fax history report.
It also offers the availability of Toyota's TSS - P active safety system —
the XLE has it in its $ 2,460 Convenience Package, which is bundles with a cargo net tray.
Although
XLE has no upcoming (meaning, Board - approved and announced) dividends, you can sell covered calls on ENERGY SELECT SECTOR SPDR to create 12 extra dividend type payments per year to boost its yield.
Not exact matches
CNBC's Jackie DeAngelis reports that even as oil continues its slide, the energy ETF,
XLE,
has big gains.
Still, the
XLE tumbled 18 percent at its lows earlier this month, and
has only regained about 30 percent of those losses.
This means $ XOP
has been showing slightly more relative strength than $
XLE.
The primary difference between $
XLE and $ XOP is that the former
has not yet broken out above resistance of its February 2013 high, while the latter already
has.
Although the energy sector
XLE, -0.23 %
has climbed 11.6 %, outperforming other sectors in the past month, financials XLF, -0.85 % which were expected to benefit from rising rates,
have lagged, producing the fifth weakest performance among the S&P 500's 11 sectors, according to FactSet data.
A monthly close above 91.42
would reignite the secular bull market in
XLE.
The fund
has very low holding costs thanks to a low fee and solid tracking, but
XLE really shines in liquidity.
The near $ 5.00 sell - off in WTI crude oil
has absolutely crushed the energy ETF complex, with the broad - based Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEArca:
XLE) down 6.2 percent as of 3:29 p.m. EDT.
Sectors also often
have specific exchange - traded funds (ETFs) that track the sector, such as the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (
XLE)
If the SPY ETF
has a $ 7,000 exposure in the energy sector (14 % x $ 50,000), then $ 10,000 of
XLE will
have to be purchased to make up the balance.
For example, if the energy sector ETF,
XLE, trades at $ 87.70, then it
would take 193.8 shares.
The sporty look but lower line SE model is $ 26,085, the well - equipped
XLE starts at $ 29,335, and the top of the line XSE
V - 6 rings in at $ 35,835.
Additionally, the battery pack
has been repositioned to under the rear seat from the trunk (the LE's battery is lithium ion and the SE and
XLE nickel - metal hydride) thanks to the new TNGA architecture improvements.
Powered by your choice of a 178 - horsepower 2.5 - liter four - cylinder or 268 - horsepower 3.5 - liter
V - 6 engine mated to a six - speed automatic transmission, the
XLE trim level also comes with leather - trimmed seats, Entune Audio Plus multimedia system with Connected Navigation App, and JBL Audio.
This car
has awesome versatility, drives great and the
XLE version
has all the features... Read full review
I recently purchased a used 2002 Toyota Sienna
XLE that
had brake issues.
The 2016 Toyota Avalon also
has restructured trim levels, with the
V - 6 model now offering
XLE,
XLE Plus,
XLE Premium, Limited, and Touring trims; and the hybrid available in
XLE,
XLE Premium, and Limited trims.