Which to Buy: Honda Accord vs Toyota Camry

Looking for reputable transportation for up to five passengers, plus respectable fuel economy? Join the throngs of shoppers who seek out a used, late-model Honda Accord or Toyota Camry. They’re two of the most-searched cars on carmax.com!

Car shoppers looking for a used, mid-size sedan in 2018 should consider a Honda Accord vs Toyota Camry comparison. Both of these very popular sedans have been in production for decades, and they’ve got well-known reputations as solid vehicles for point A-to-point B transportation. And these days, some of these cars come in sporty trim packages that give them more flash on the road.

Focusing on late models, let’s take a look at these two cars’ similarities, and their differences.

Interior features

The 2015 Toyota Camry LE has cloth seats and an eight-way powered driver’s seat, which includes power lumbar and height adjust. The 2015 Honda Accord LX has manual adjustable cloth front seats with height adjust. Both of these trims feature front one-touch power windows and remote keyless power door locks.

Both the 2016 Honda Accord EX and the 2016 Toyota Camry SE trims feature cruise control, a rearview camera, tilt and telescopic steering wheel, and cup holders as standard equipment. And, both of these trims have standard features that include rear-door child safety locks, child seat anchors, three rear headrests, and two front headrests.

Passenger features

You want comfortable interior space in your sedan? Both of these midsize four-doors have room for five passengers, plus enough space in the trunk for a weekend’s worth of gear. The 2016 Toyota Camry SE gives you more than 41 inches of legroom up front, plus more than 15 cubic feet of luggage space. In a 2016 Honda Accord EX-L, there’s more than 42 inches of legroom up front, and 15.5 cubic feet of trunk space. This Accord trim comes with heated front seats; if you want toasty seats in your Toyota, look at a 2016 Camry XLE.

Entertainment features

Both the Camry and the Accord offer different levels of entertainment, depending on your trim level. The higher-end 2017 Toyota Camry XSE is available with Bluetooth® and Entune® capability so you can synch your mobile devices, and a satellite-ready stereo system with premium JBL® sound. Honda’s top-trim, 2017 Accord Touring, lets passengers hook their devices into the onboard systems with Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto®.

Other features

The 2017 Camry and the Accord models, in all trims, include standard features like tire-pressure monitoring, traction control, ABS braking, and multiple airbags. Lighting for both trims includes daytime running lights, headlights that turn off automatically, and dusk-sensing headlights.

Fuel Economy: What Can You Expect?

In recent years, both the Camry and the Accord have been available with four-and six-cylinder engines. Coupled with an automatic transmission, the four-cylinder packages on both vehicles return substantial fuel economy.¹ Good mileage is a big reason why lots of shoppers look for a Camry or Accord.

Lift the hoods of base-model Camrys and Accords and you’ll find that Toyota uses the same 2.5L, four-cylinder engine between 2014 and 2017. And, Honda uses the same 2.4L four-cylinder during these years.

Folks who want some additional giddy-up should keep that six-cylinder engine option in mind. Around-town driving in an Accord V6 or Camry V6 is where you’ll see slightly lower mpg, however.

Safety Ratings

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gives the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry its highest overall five-star safety ratings for both makers’ 2014-2017 models. Certain vehicles may have unrepaired safety recalls. Click here to look up a specific vehicle.

Some standard safety features for the 2017 Honda Accord include:

• Lane departure warning
• Rearview camera

Some standard safety features for the 2017 Toyota Camry include:

• Blind spot monitor
• Rearview camera

Average Prices

CarMax average prices for 2014-2016 and 2017 Honda Accords and Toyota Camrys as of March, 2018²:

The Accord has a bit of an edge in the driver-fun department. That’s because Honda offers several more options for the enthusiast-minded, like a sporty two-door coupe version (2015 Honda Accord LX-S) and available manual transmissions in trims like the 2014 Honda Accord LX and 2015 Honda Accord Sport.

The Camry and Accord are very solid choices as transportation for singles, couples, and families. They give you lots of midsized sedan roominess, plus plenty of features to help drivers and passengers get where they’re going in comfort — and style.

Still shopping? You can research the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord here:

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¹ Fuel economy figures are based on EPA estimates when vehicles sold as new. Fuel economy may vary for reasons like driving conditions and vehicle history. Unless specified, figures are for vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission. See fueleconomy.gov for details.
² Based on prices on carmax.com in March 2018. Actual prices may vary based on your selected model year, features, and trim packages. Prices do not include taxes, tags, titles, and any applicable fees.
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