Midsize sedan
2026 Toyota Camry: buying summary
America's sedan, now a 51-mpg hybrid sedan
- MSRP range
- $28,700–$35,870
- Combined MPG
- 51
- Body style
- Midsize sedan
- Powertrain
- Hybrid available
Pros
- 51 mpg combined on the FWD hybrid — the highest among non-hybrid-only sedans
- AWD available across the lineup, rare in a non-Subaru midsize sedan
- Reliability is the segment benchmark per Consumer Reports and JD Power
- Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 is standard from the LE trim onward
Cons
- No V6 anymore — every 2026 Camry is the 2.5L hybrid (225 hp system on FWD, 232 hp on AWD)
- Interior is functional but dated next to the Hyundai Sonata and Honda Accord Hybrid
- TRD-style SE trim is sportier-looking than sportier-driving
- Tight rear leg room on tall passengers — the Accord still wins this category
Best trim: SE FWD
SE FWD is the sweet spot at ~$30K. Heated cloth seats, the larger 8-inch screen, wireless CarPlay, blind-spot monitoring, and the full hybrid drivetrain. XLE adds leather and JBL audio for $4K — only worth it if you spend hours per day in the car.
What to cross-shop
- Honda Accord Hybrid
- Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
- Kia K5
Verdict
Buy the Camry if reliability and resale are top priorities. The Accord is the more rewarding car to drive and has more rear-seat room. The Sonata undercuts on price. The Camry wins on the curve of total cost of ownership over 10 years.
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