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For 2005/6 lexus 330es is only sold with the 3.3l v6, the camry is sold with either the 2.5l i4 or 3.3l v6. the interior of the 330 is typically similar to a high end camry. when you compare pricing between a high end camry and a low end lexus 330es, your pricing is going to be
similar. the lexus has the prestige of being a luxury brand. one coud ask the same question about lincoln and ford, acura and honda, cadillac and chevy, nissan and infinity.