Chevrolet has dropped official pricing for the upcoming 2016 Camaro. Upon first glance, prices have climbed $3,000 over what a base 2015 Camaro costs but, it’s the finer things that make up the entire pricing picture.
The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro will begin trim levels at the 1LT variant, dropping the bargain-bin LS trim. The 1LT is actually more affordable than a 2015 Camaro 1LT, too, as we detailed in our initial report on the muscle coupe’s pricing.
Base model 2016 Camaros will receive the 275 hp 2.0-liter LTG turbocharged four-cylinder engine, with the 3.6-liter LGX V6 as an option, should you be searching for extra ponies. Figures climb to 335 hp and 284 lb-ft. More so, the goodies inside further the value proposition this time around.
A 2016 Camaro 1LT will arrive with Chevrolet MyLink, Apple CarPlay connectivity, with Android Auto arriving at a later date, power seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and more. All of this ringing in at $26,695.
Opt for the LT1-powered SS trim, which is split into 1SS and 2SS, and prices climb to $37,295. Track trickery comes full force with the SS trims. Differential, transmission and oil cooling systems are in place, Active Rev Matching is equipped with manual-gearbox equipped Camaros, a heads up display and so much more is packed in for the price point.
But, encroaching on the $40,000 area is starting to get steep, especially those in search for the V8 power. So, we turn it to you. Has Chevrolet made the ultimate value proposition with this sixth-generation Camaro? Or, are these prices champagne tastes on a beer budget? Let us know in our poll, and talk to us below.
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The price on the LT is good.
The SS1 is a bad move.is it necessary to have cooling systems for the diff, transmission and engine oil, on the entry V8. c’mon 37k just to get it.
Just get the SS1 out there for about $34 to $35 k.
I agree, there should should be a entry level V8 ss model around 34K. Some just want to get in the V8 category without all the performance add ons which aren’t mandatory.
I mean $37k for a car with 455 hp and is supposed to be track day ready ain’t bad, but the 1SS needs to be closer to $33k.
You guys are complaining about $3K on a $37K car that is track ready?
You want a better car it cost money and for the little more you are getting one hell of a car. $3K is nothing once you get to this price range. If you can’t afford that you really are shopping over your head anyways.
It is time to come to grips with the last days of the V8. I know this is not popular but the V8 will be limited in availability more so than it already is. Even when you can get it the engine will be even more expensive.
I do not predict this our of joy by any means. One only has to look around and see what is happening. Ford is making a Super Car with a TT V6 even though they have a V8 available, another telling sign is word is leaking out the Hemi V8 will be gone after 2019. FCA is looking to Turbo V6 and 4 cylinder models.
I expect GM to keep with the V8 a little longer but to limit the rate of sales naturally it will only be had at a much higher price. This way they can still offer it but at a much lower volume.
My advice is if you want a V8 and a damn good car stop bitching about $3K that you will get off in some option package deal anyways and buy your Dream V8 now or it may be too late if you wait.
I love the turbo engines for what they can do but they will never hold the sound of a V8.
Also some of you need to start looking around and notice that most cars in the mid 30K range are 4 cylinder Turbo FWD cars. Getting a V8 at nearly the same price is a bargain.
Also by the time you load up on options you are going to be at $45-47K anyways.
The days of the cheap V8 have been over for a while now.
Maybe shelve your almighty fucking opinion and really read what people are saying. We’re talking how it’s a less competitively priced car. The V8’s years aren’t as limited as you think, but it’s only left in performance cars, you’re acting like GM still puts a V8 in everything and that V8’s will be gone by next year. If other performance manufacturers are still using V12’s you can bet the V8 will retain a place at General Motors.
Get off your fucking cheap ass and get a clue.
You are talking 3 grand for a car that will deliver more than 3 grand more in value and performance.
Also read all the words. The V8 will more than likely last at GM but you are going to pay much more for it. Ford is limited in what they have now and are more than ever pushing the smaller engines. Also the Chrysler news is very probable as they move to Fiat/Alfa based engines.
Count your V12 cars and they are getting to be less and less too and only in the most expensive models that sell in the lowest volumes anymore.
You can hate me but I am only seeing what the market is doing and listening to what they are saying.
C7 Z06 was a track ready car too…. Oh wait… Man get off your ignorant ass if you’re still screaming track ready from Middle wage sport cars..
End of the day/// The majority of people won’t have a need for this crap…. it’s suppose to be a cheap sporty car… who the fuck wants a 3700lb “track ready” car… man GTFO..
The goodies that are in the RS package are standard on all 2016 SS models. I initially thought this was a mistake, since it adds almost 2K to the base price.
It dawned on me that I have seen all of about two 1SS equipped 5th Gen. Camaros on the road since 2010 (the RS package is optional on the 5th gen. 1SS). All of the other cars had the red SS badges (RS equipped).
So going by that info, it makes sense from a business standpoint to make the RS package standard on all SS models on the 6th gen.
I don’t think anyone here is saying that 37K is too much for the car at hand, all that I think is being said is that in a market where a hemi challenger albeit an aged car starts at 31,995. A fairly new mustang gt starts at I think 32ish sure you get way less features but I really hoped that chevy would offer a 1SS around that price. Sure with options all three will run you up near 50 but the starting point should be lower and let each individual option it themselves
Eric this is much like the Cruze. Lutz took a beating for adding more standard options and at the time better interior. It cost a little more and added to the cost. The old guard at GM said it would never sell. Well then it hit the market and has done very well for GM and beat projections.
The truth is people don’t buy base models with no options. In fact while this car has a higher price it add much more value than the amount you will be paying.
The truth is when the performance numbers come out and then the reviews come in they will not only say this is the best Camaro ever offered but hands down the best car in the segment and comparable in performance to the best of Europe in handing an braking.
The Z/28 at first raised eyebrows with the price but when they looked at what you got you could not build a car like that for the same price that could run with the 911.
The price that is important is the range where people buy most buy in the middle range and up. Few people buy a gutted SS unless they are making a race car. The base price will matter little.
They the Challenge starts at $31995 how many do they really sell there. Most are over $40K
In the end you get what you pay for. You want a better car you will pay a little more. Why gut a very good car just so you can advertise a price no one really looks at in this segment.
This is no longer the gutted pony car segment. The pony car died a good while ago. This is more a GT coupe class and people especially if sold globally expect more.
I get what you mean and appreciate what you said but once you step back and look at what people really buy the $3K and added features will be seen more as added value than higher price.
The refinement on this car is one that has not ever been seen in a Camaro let alone this segment at this price point.
Yeah I guess your right. There aren’t any cloth mustang gt’s for sale. Most are optioned up 3,000$ anyway. And at least this way almost all the camaros on the used market will be desirable ones. And 3,000 when your nearing the 40,000 mark isn’t going to be a huge dealbreaker anyway
Here Eric I found this on the web with a breakdown on the LT model. While it is not the SS I expect the standard package will come with many things you paid extra for in the past and had added up to more then the increase.
The way I see it this is like doing away with the 2.5 4 cylinder in the ATS that few people buy but is offered to list a cheap base price. Chevy just did away with the LS and made a better equipped LT package as a base model. In the long run you are getting more for your dollar.
Now once they give us the breakdown on the SS I expect more Easter eggs awaiting us there. If I recall from the press releases the Magnetic suspension is now standard on the V6 and SS models and alone is worth the price increase alone over the other two models in the segment. Anyone who has driven a car with that suspension would understand,
What is key here is we have not been told near everything about this car and we have many surprises to come.
I copied and pasted it here. Keep in mind this is the cheapest Camaro and it comes with all this standard now
For starters, at $26,695, the 2016 Camaro coupe is $1995 more expensive than last year’s base Camaro. But that price comparison ignores how last year’s base trim level, the 1LS, is now gone; compare the more similarly equipped 2015 1LT to the 2016 1LT (now the lowest-spec Camaro trim), and the 2016 model is actually $5 cheaper. The new 1LT comes with Chevrolet’s MyLink infotainment setup and a 7-inch touch screen, OnStar 4G LTE with Wi-Fi hotspot, a drive-mode selector, keyless entry with push-button ignition, a backup camera, automatic climate control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, an eight-way power driver’s seat and a six-way power passenger seat, and LED running lights. Some of those bits were standard on the 2015 1LT, but most of those items are new and mark a fresh high-water mark for the Camaro’s value proposition. Heck, even the automatic-equipped 1LT comes with remote engine starting.
Yup it’s a good time to be a car buyer where options that were limited to high end vehicles come standard on a lot of cars. I read on a article that magnetic ride control is one of a few options on the 2SS I may be mistaken but regardless the price jump is justified.
It is a good time but I still worry for the future. This may be the golden era we may not come back from.
I am sure we will have fast cars but we will not have a V8 in most if any.
I love my Eco Turbo as it runs like hell but it still sounds like a turd. Not much you can do about it unless you want the fart can sound.
I was at the Trans Am race last week and that is a sound I want to keep around.
Yea! Nothing like a Lumpy cammed V8 with hedders looping down the street!
Totally agree, going with smaller displacements by adding turbos, and with the ford GT making over 600 HP with a TT6, and rumours swirling about the next GT500/Mach 1 also using that engine it’s obvious efficiency is being used across the board not just family haulers.
Eric I fear the V8 will be phased out at Ram accept the Diesel and Ford half ton at some point in the next 5+ years,
Not sure what GM is going to do. I think their plan has been to focus on the mid size truck and use the 4 and 6 there. Then for anyone who wants a larger truck move them to the 3/4 ton or bigger. These larger trucks as of now are not going to take the same CAFE hit the half tons will. I suspect there will be a half ton but it will only get more expensive and may or may not have a V8 offered. If it is look for it to be at a premium.
GM should have not gotten as far with the V8 as they have but smart engineering and lots of electronic tricks have saved the day. That computer under the hood is where most of the MPG is coming from but I think they have mined it for all it is worth at this point. There is lots more power but not the higher MPG they need.
Cutting mass is next and that is not going to be cheap. I expect GM to use a selection of materials like the CT6 and again smart engineering like they did on the new Malibu and will cut weight this way to hold prices down and repair cost.
I just saw a new Ford with a ding in the quarter panel. Not big but it may as well have been. No way to pop it out like pointless dent removal. You can only do so much with aluminum and this one was beyond repair that way.
The GT getting the TT V6 speaks volumes where Ford is going and if the reports of the death of the Hemi in 4 years are true that will be strike two with only one out left. I expect GM to hang on as long as they can but it will be tough.
Ford is confusing me with there coyote 5.0. They made it afortable to buy new in crate. Made a plug and play kit to wire it up easy. Plus they now have a NHRA class just for Coyote swapped Fords. Plus a low volume 5.2 Voodoo. Then they upped the output of the F-150, and by taking a close look at the Coyote, it looks like the futur may hold direct injection.
Then they go with a TT V6 for the GT and Raptor?
If Ford is putting an end to there V8 it will be missed by many, the mod motor finally is in it’s hay day on the streets. (Other than the Terminator) Just like the old 5.0 Foxs were.
Ken it is not confusing as the crate engines are for the aftermarket and aimed at the guys with the Fox body Mustangs and any other car they can bolt them in.
There is a lot of money to be made at Ford Motorsports Products in the aftermarket and this is just one of their things they offer. None of these engines count against CAFE now or in the future since they are not installed.
GM does the same thing as they have a wide selection of Big Block Chevys available yet they use none of them today in a production vehicle.
While the MFG will stop production at some point of cars and many possibly half ton trucks with the V8 there will still be many sold over the counter.
When I say no more V8 engines I only mean from the MFG in production cars but the aftermarket will still offer many and the parts to put them in different vehicles as long as you do not live in places like California or NY where the Emission laws are getting even more restrictive. Now in these places you can say it is for racing and they can still be sold to you.
I get the aftermarket, but the class for coyote stock I believe is a factory sealed engine right off the assembly line from Windsor.
But what about the bump in the output on the F-150, and signs and rumor of DI?
Not sure what you are asking here.
Nearly all engines will get DI if they do not have it yet and with it comes higher compression, better MPG, Better emissions and more power.
I am really shocked they took this long to bring it in.
Even with that Ford will continue to push the Turbo engines as that is their future. Not sure where the Coyote will be or how long it will last. I am sure some of the larger trucks will use it with more power. But I expect it to fade in the half ton class.
When you remove the V8 from the Raptor that is sending a very strong signal. If we see a more powerful Shelby it too may be a TTV6 from the GT. I had heard the engine was being worked on to fit but it was not easy in the Mustang.
That’s the thing, fuel economy is pretty good considering it has no DI or Cylinder deactivation through a 6 speed. Maybe DI will push it on a few more years.
There is also strong rumours of a TT 5.0 for the GT500.
Thinking back at it, the 3.5 in the raptor makes sense. The 6.2 is only in the Super Duty, and the 5.0 isn’t nesesarly a torque monter down low in the RPM. Torque is what you want when your rock crawling.
The truth is the V6 TT can be a very powerful engine and hold a torque range the Coyote could never match non Turbo wise.
The real risk is removing the V8 all together in the truck and Mustang segments where most people are very loyal to the V8 for various reasons.
Today you can get more than enough power and better MPG with the Turbo but many still demand the last two cylinders. If anything sound is one of the strong legitimate points.
I drive a 300 Turbo Ecotec daily and really miss nothing from the V8 other than sound. I have more torque over a longer curve than any GM V8 ever built and can spin the tires at will at speeds you would never imagine. But the engine lacks that real sound and that is why Ford and GM have been using enhanced sound in the stereo to correct this.
For sure the DI will give more power and more MPG. They still have more things they can do but with the lack of models using this and the emphases they have put on the Ecoboost they appear to be ready to try to change minds and buying habits. Lets face it the Turbo truck sales did better than anyone imagined even Ford.
It is a good engine but they did a masterful job of marketing. They had people convince Ford invented the Turbo DI engine even though GM and VW had them years prior. Mine Is an 08 that predates any Ecoboost but so few knew it was offered.
I guess the real vision of GM will be shown around 2018 when next gen pick up trucks and full suze SUV’s are set to be unveiled. I really do think the escalade is going to get some sort of cadillac exclusive TTV6 as an option at least.
I’m not really sure how the 2020 fuel regulations work but if it’s brand wide mpg average then I’m sure the corvette and V’s would be able to keep there 8’s as the Volts and cruze’s balence out the brands average mpg.
Scott3 is acting like its only 3k…Yeah-It’s 3k plus the other $34 k.
he hasn’t a clue. he has an opinion on every single comment
Joe forums are where people go and comment on subjects and the comments on the subject. That is just what they are for.
If you disagree with any of my comments please post your thoughts and provide commentary on why you feel that way. Give and take is good on forums.
Joe I have a very good clue as I took the time to see what GM has done and how it is reasonable for what they did.
The RS was rolled into the SS with all the new extra stuff and really it presents a good value on things most people buy anyways.
Joe did you and were you going to buy the gutted SS base model that you never see on the lots? Few of these are ever sold and never bought. Most of the SS models sold today are at or over $42K now.
GM really did what many in the ATS threads have been saying for a good while DUMP the BASE MODEL. How may post have been posted about the 2.5 ATS that so few buy? Most here say kill it and that is what Chevy did and when they rolled the RS into the SS they also added many other things the new car offers.
The bottom line is the Camaro is not going to be the cheapest car in the segment but it will be the best value and most refined car in segment. That is what sells cars not base models.
Joe you might want to note I am not the only one to notice this. As more are looking at what is included they are saying the same thing.
When did you buy your last new car, in the 1990s? You can hardly get a decent FWD car from anyone at these prices anymore, let alone a cool Camaro made in the USA.
$37k is steep for a muscle car, but a fully loaded camry or accord runs in the low 30s these days. This camaro SS is a cadillac ATS chassis with a corvette power plant. If you look at it that way, it’s a steal! And it’s about time the rear cameras and tech came standard – the Camaros will receive more favorable reviews out there, regardless of how they’re spec’d. I’m disappointed the visibility out of the car still sucks – they could have made those windows a bit bigger and thinned out those pillars a bit so we could see where we’re going. But take a look at the current mustang interior and power plants. Ugly and old. I just scratched the corvette off my dream car list and put the SS on instead. Sometimes there are more than 2 people in my car…
I’ll tell you after a 24 day HAPPINESS test drive.
I don’t think the pricing is out of line at all! If you look at the pricing of other makes out there it becomes clear that you can’t get all that much for 35,000 – 40,000 any more. So for a specialty car like Camaro the pricing is fair. The last USA assembled Camaros from 1992 went for appeoximately 16,000 – 25,000 and that was over 23 years ago, and by the way in order to find a nice clean camaro of that vintage will still cost you about that much, and I mean one that is still like new. So for a brand new made in USA Camaro I believe the price is just fine we no longer live in the 1990s!
You’d have to be a high on crack to pay 16k to 25k for a 92 Camaro.
This is to the Joe’s , I was reading my Automobile mag, going over what price category each 2016 auto fell in and i saw the Camaro listed in the 25,000 to 35,000 base price, as i turn the three pages to the 35,000 to 50,000, I see a Ford Focus RS at 37,000 base price for a T 2.3 4 cylinder, I started laughing at all you guys giving the negative arguments.
I’ll buy the Focus you buy any Camaro you want and will race in February in snow covered Ontario.
The Focus RS is a European car built in Germany, we just get lucking this time around to be able to buy it. The RS is going more after WRX/EVO cars.
No you buy a mustang gt. and I will buy a Malibu turbo and we will race over love land pass in Colorado in February.
Looks like i started something here ! Well here i go again, in my first remark , i was just showing who ever, that you don’t get a well equipped car for nothing and i was showing what you get for base 36,000 a hot 4 cylinder Focus or base 37,000 a hot 450 power 6.2 V8 loaded Camaro. Well guess what else i found , what you Ford guys call cheaper than a Camaro, a 2015 not 2016, a Mustang with a Turbo 2.3 I-4 for a price as tested 36,700 and you can see or read this in the September issue of Automobile Magazine. So again stop your bitchin .
Not bitching and l don’t tie myself to one car brand.
Just stating that the Focus RS is a completely different car, you may not be getting a V8 but your getting a performance AWD.
I’m sure your GM hotwheels collection is out standing…
Better yet compare an AWD Fusion sticker price at just over $40K and the Camaro with the SS package and you will see you are getting a lot of car for the price of a mid size sedan.
Lets face it cars are just damn expensive. In the 60’s 3500 would buy you a 68 SS Chevelle as that is what mine stickered for when it was new per the sales sheet I had with the car. Not well optioned but a big block 4 speed car.
Today the average price of cars is now $35K and just some entertainment packages in some CUV models can cost $3K alone.
GM was just looking to make a better package closer to what is generally sold and give more for the money in this package. It makes a better deal in the long run for the buyer as they get more for the extra they pay and the company make a better profit with less options offered and much easier to stock and build cars with less variations.
Many imports the greatest options are color and sun roof on 3 levels of models. They can build to order nor do they want to and this gives them a more profitable and cheaper way to go.
The days of ordering every single options on a car is near the end if not already ended in some models. Sad but just the way it is.
Thank you Scott3 , that is exactly what i was trying to say, that today any well equipped sporty car, whether front/allWD or rear drive, you are going pay a high prices.
I just read that the average price of a used car is now $18,000 to put the market into perspective. The cheap car is dead new and used.
Who cares , I live in one of the most scenic areas in North America , I really love to see where I’m going , so sitting in a plastic bathtub with gun slit windows is not for me ,,,no matter how hot ? this vehicle is supposed to be . What would really be a blast and a must buy for me would be a 67-69 Camaro design with todays engines , drivetrains , suspensions and brakes . The interior just to be basic , tough and lasting materials with rubber floor mats , no info center but a damn good stereo please , and a manual slick shifting sweetie , oh my , the dream never dies !