Toyota
Toyota Camry (2026)
$29100
Released 2026
Best Cars · head-to-head
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Honda Accord (2026) is cheaper at $28395. Every spec and price links to its source.
Toyota
$29100
Released 2026
Honda
$28395Cheaper
Released 2026
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Honda Accord (2026) is the cheaper at $28395.
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $29100 | $28395 |
| Brand | Toyota | Honda |
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
| Body style | midsize sedan | midsize sedan |
| Mpg combined | 51 | 32 |
| Horsepower | 225 | 192 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo cuft | 15.1 | — |
| Powertrain | 2.5L inline-4 hybrid (HEV), automatic AV-S6 | 1.5L inline-4 turbocharged, automatic CVT |
| Release | 2026 | 2026 |
Sources — Toyota Camry (2026): fueleconomy.gov (verified 2026-06-15). Honda Accord (2026): fueleconomy.gov (verified 2026-06-15).
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Two whitelisted testers, Car and Driver and MotorTrend, rate the 2026 Camry among the best midsize sedans for its efficient standard-hybrid powertrain, roomy cabin, and easy-to-use tech. Only Car and Driver instrumented-tested it (7.0-sec 0-60 for the Nightshade FWD, 34 mpg observed, 171-ft braking, 0.87 g skidpad). MotorTrend did not publish its own numbers but flags interior build quality with squeaks and rattles. The two split most clearly on steering. (2 sourced reviews, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Efficient standard-hybrid powertrain with strong real-world fuel economy; Roomy, comfortable interior with modern, easy-to-use tech; Quick, responsive hybrid acceleration for a midsize sedan.
Flagged: Vague steering that lacks feel; limited driving athleticism; Interior build quality: squeaks and rattles noted in testing; Priced above its staunchest rivals.
Two whitelisted testers with hands-on track data — Car and Driver and MotorTrend — rate the 2026 Accord a class leader (C/D's 10Best pick and #1 midsize sedan, MT #2). Both praise its ride, handling and hybrid efficiency; both flag the lack of all-wheel drive and thin gas-trim options. (2 sourced reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
Praised: Composed ride, precise steering and confident handling; Efficient, punchy hybrid powertrain preferred over the gas engine; Spacious interior with a large trunk.
Flagged: No all-wheel drive offered, unlike several rivals; Few standalone options; base gas trims miss hybrid-grade features; Wind and road noise noticeable at highway speed.