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• "Camry and Elite are built in the same factory building, Subaru of Indiana Automotive Plant."

• "The Elite has All Wheel Drive to maximize traction under poor conditions, especially in ice and snow. The Camry doesn't offer All Wheel Drive."

• The Elite comes with Leather and Moonroof as standard equipment.

For its top level performance in frontal, side and rear impact tests, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety rates the Elite as a “Gold” Top Safety Pick, its highest rating, granted to only 11 vehicles tested by the IIHS. The Camry doesn’t qualify for either a Gold or Silver rating.

• The Elite comes with free roadside assistance for 3 years 36,000 miles. Subaru will send help if you run out of gas, need a jump start, lock your keys in or need any assistance on the road. Camry doesn’t give free roadside assistance for the Camry.

• The flat cylinder configuration of the boxer engine in the Elite lowers its center of gravity, enhancing handling stability (That’s why Porsche uses boxer engines.). The Camry doesn’t offer a boxer engine configuration.

• The Elite's standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 50 series profile (height to width ratio) which provides a stiffer sidewall than the Camry’s standard 60 series tires.

• For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Legacy has standard 17 inch wheels. Smaller 16 inch wheels are standard on the Camry.

• The Elite has .7 inches more front headroom and 2.4 inches more front legroom than the Camry.

• A low lift-over trunk design makes loading and unloading the Elite easier. The Legacy Sedan’s trunk lift-over height is 26.6 inches, while the Camry’s liftover is 29 inches.

• To allow full utilization of available cargo room, the Elite's trunk lid uses concealed beam hinges that don’t intrude into the trunk. The Camry’s useful trunk space is reduced by its intrusive beam hinge.

• The Elite’s standard rear seats fold to accommodate long and bulky cargo. The Camry SE/XLE doesn’t offer folding rear seats, only a ski pass-through.

• The Elite’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the Camry’s (2700 vs. 1000 pounds).

• The engine in the Elite is mounted longitudinally (North-South), instead of sideways, as in the Camry. This makes it easier to service and maintain, because there are no rear spark plugs and the accessory belts are in front.

• To improve comfort and visibility, the Elite has standard pull-out visor extensions that block glare better. The Camry doesn’t offer extendable visors.

• Strategic Vision rated the Elite first among medium multi-functions in owner reported satisfaction. This includes how well the vehicle performs and satisfies its owner’s expectations. The Camry was rated 10th in its category.

• The Elite was chosen as one of Automobile Magazine’s “All Stars” in 2005. The Camry hasn’t been picked since 1997.

Elite Price Includes:
• Leather Interior
Why Elite Tops Camry:
Elite Includes:
• All Wheel Drive
• Power Moonroof
• Power Seat
• 170 HP 4Cyl
• Boxer Engine
• 17” Alloy Wheels
• 6 Air Bags
• Air Curtain
• CD Player
• Air Conditioning
• Man. Trans
• Power Windows
• Tilt & Telescopic Wheel
• Cruise Control
• and much, much more

• All Wheel Drive
• Harmon Kardon Audio System
• (VDC) Electronic Stability Control
• Higher Safety Rating
• More Front Leg And Headroom
• 12 More Horsepower
• 24 Hr Roadside Assistance
• Higher Reliability
• Quieter Ride
• Longer Warranty
• Wear & Tear Warranty

Handcrafted Leather Interior







17" Alloy Wheels



170HP Boxer Engine(same as Porsche)

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