In what way mechanically is a Lexus better than a Camry?

I am inquisitive to know what justifies the difference in the price tag

It depends on the model. The Lexus ES and Camry are depending on the same mechanicals, which means that engines, transmissions, and suspension are shared, as are other big parts. also the Lexus has:

Longer warranty and free maintenance
Higher grades of leather and real wood interior
Greater sound deadening and sealing
Higher end optional stereos Mark Levinson vs JBL
More standard equipment bluetooth, etc
Lexus nameplate translates into higher resale value in the long run, better cachet if you care
Luxury features as standard/options xenon headlights, heated/cooled seats

Reliability should be the same for the Camry and Lexus, the Toyota is already built to a high standard but has more common style and furnishings.

If you're talking about the GS and IS, they're both built on costly RWD platforms and don’t have Toyota equivalents.

I've have a 99 camry.no problems so far.

Just the bells and whistles. By that I mean features. And of course money.

Mechanicaly there's no difference. They both are made by Toyota. One just has more luxury features. And with that comes a higher price.

My understanding is the Camry and ES330 or whatever the current model is share the same motor/transmission/chassis. So mechanically there's no difference.

I have Lexus IS 300, it was nice. I also got drove ES330 which is suppose to have the same engine as Camry V6. I also just test drive a new Camry V6 for my wife.

According to my experience, machanically there's no different between the ES330 and Camry V6 engine. but, the different is the interior design and tuning car suspension system which make the car quieter and smoother than Camry. The buyer service of Lexus dealer is much better than average Toyota dealer.

Mechanically they're the same. The Lexus has more sound deadening material and different interior features. For the most part they're the same. The Lexus costs more & the service costs more at a Lexus dealer so I could purchase a Toyota.

The Japanese figured out along time ago that us Americans are stupid and we pay more for IMAGE. Japan has made a fourtune on us with Acura Honda Lexus Toyota and Infinity Nissan .

Buy the Toyota and enjoy the $5,000 saving, the top of the line Camry has most all of the features you find on an ES350.

Hope this helps

the name, and warranty. the name being like mercedes benz, everyone knows its a good car but why not chrysler, same comapany, uses same technics, and parts.

After working for toyota as a mechanic for 14 years
I have seen the differences.
The diff is in the finishing of the interior also as the electronic
controlling of the engine and transmission. Lexus has more attention to drivability= smoother shift /acceleration.

it's exactly the same car, only the Lexus it is more lavish and more expansive

You should call a Lexus dealer and ask them. I did and he never gave me a straight answer. They have the same insides, but have an L on the front instead of a T. It kind of depends on how lazy you want to be: do you need the seat to move back when you get out of the car, then move back up when you get back in?