To be sure, if the Toyota symbol on my steering wheel had been obscured, I could have been convinced that this Camry was a Lexus instead. Now for the perks. You can get an optional ($2,200) large full-color touchscreen to exhibit audio, climate and navigation displays. Perforated, heated leather seats ($1,770) are executive like in their ample size. And back-seat riders get limo-esque legroom without compromising the voluminous trunk space. Yet all of this performance and luxury does come with a steep price tag, and I was surprised how expensive America’s favorite car has become. But we deserve the best, don’t we?

Tip: Opt for the smaller four-cylinder-engine model and save more than three grand.