The Toyota Camry and Honda Accord remain the default choices for buyers who still want a midsize sedan, but they now take different approaches. Every Camry is a hybrid, with front- or all-wheel drive. The Accord offers a 1.5-liter turbocharged gas engine on its LX and SE trims and Honda's two-motor hybrid on the four trims above them, all with front-wheel drive.
Toyota published 2027 Camry pricing on Oct. 2, 2026, with each trim $100 higher than in 2026. Honda had not announced a 2027 Accord as of early October, so this comparison uses the 2026 Accord that dealers are selling now.
Camry vs. Accord at a glance
| Metric | 2027 Toyota Camry | 2026 Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $29,700 (LE hybrid FWD) | $28,395 (LX 1.5T) |
| Cheapest hybrid | $29,700 (LE) | $33,795 (Sport Hybrid) |
| Hybrid output | 225 hp FWD / 232 hp AWD | 204 hp, 247 lb-ft |
| Best EPA combined | 51 mpg (LE FWD) | 48 mpg (EX-L Hybrid) |
| All-wheel drive | Every trim (+$1,525) | Not offered |
| Rear legroom | 38.0 in | 40.8 in |
| Trunk | 15.1 cu ft | 16.7 cu ft |
| NHTSA overall | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| IIHS award | Top Safety Pick+ (2026) | Top Safety Pick (2026) |
Prices exclude destination ($1,295 for both). EPA ratings from fueleconomy.gov for 2026 models; 2027 Camry ratings had not yet been posted. Safety ratings as of early October 2026.
Price and powertrains
The 2027 Camry comes in LE ($29,700), SE ($32,200), Nightshade Edition ($33,200), XLE ($34,900) and XSE ($36,100) trims with FWD, and AWD adds $1,525 to any of them. The 2026 Accord runs LX ($28,395) and SE ($30,695) with the turbo engine, then Sport Hybrid ($33,795), EX-L Hybrid ($35,095), Sport-L Hybrid ($35,495) and Touring Hybrid ($39,495). Toyota's delivery, processing and handling fee is $1,295, and Honda's online configurator lists the same $1,295 destination charge.
The Accord LX is the cheapest way into either nameplate, but the cheapest Accord Hybrid costs $4,095 more than a Camry LE. Toyota's hybrid system makes 225 hp with FWD and 232 hp with AWD, which uses a rear electric motor. Honda's hybrid makes 204 hp and 247 lb-ft, and the 1.5-liter turbo makes 192 hp and 192 lb-ft.
Efficiency, space and tech
Fuel economy
The EPA rates the 2026 Camry LE FWD at 52 mpg city, 49 highway and 51 combined, and the SE, XLE and XSE FWD at 47/45/46. With AWD, the LE is rated 50/49/50, the SE and XLE 46/46/46 and the XSE 43/43/43. The Accord EX-L Hybrid is rated 51/44/48, the Sport, Sport-L and Touring Hybrids 46/41/44, and the gas LX and SE 29/37/32 and 28/36/31. Trim for trim, the Camry is the thriftier car, and it is the only one of the two you can get with all-wheel drive.
Space
The Accord is the roomier car. It is 195.7 inches long against the Camry's 193.5, and it offers 40.8 inches of rear legroom versus 38.0 and a 16.7-cubic-foot trunk versus 15.1. If you regularly carry adults in the back seat, that 2.8-inch legroom difference matters.
Technology
Camry LE, SE and Nightshade models get an 8-inch touchscreen and 7-inch digital gauges, while the XLE and XSE step up to a 12.3-inch touchscreen and 12.3-inch cluster, with a 10-inch head-up display available. The bigger screen is also available on SE and Nightshade models. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard. The Accord has a 10.2-inch digital cluster on every trim, a 9-inch touchscreen on LX and SE and a 12.3-inch screen on every hybrid. The Touring Hybrid adds a 6-inch head-up display and Google built-in with a three-year data plan for in-vehicle apps.
Safety and ownership
Both sedans earn five stars from NHTSA overall and in every category. At the IIHS, the 2026 Camry is a Top Safety Pick+, with Good ratings in all crash tests and front crash prevention evaluations and Acceptable headlights. The 2026 Accord is a Top Safety Pick, with Good crash and headlight ratings and an Acceptable for pedestrian front crash prevention. Toyota includes Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and Safe Exit Alert on every Camry, alongside Toyota Safety Sense 3.0. Honda Sensing is standard on every Accord, but blind-spot information and cross-traffic monitor are missing from the LX.
Both brands cover the basics for 3 years/36,000 miles and the powertrain for 5 years/60,000 miles. Toyota adds 8 years/100,000 miles on hybrid components and 10 years/150,000 miles on the hybrid battery. Owners should know about two recent recalls. NHTSA campaign 26V511000 covers 508,354 2025-2026 Camry Hybrids whose instrument cluster display may fail at startup, disabling the hazard lights and turn signals; dealers will update the software, and owner letters went out Sept. 29, 2026. Campaign 26V366000 covers 1,048,613 Honda hybrids, including 2023-2026 Accord Hybrids, because the tire repair kit's sealant bottle cap can detach; Honda sent interim letters July 27, 2026, with a final remedy expected this fall.
Which should you buy?
Buy the Toyota Camry. Its standard hybrid costs less than any Accord Hybrid, it earns better EPA ratings at each price point, AWD is available on every trim and its IIHS Top Safety Pick+ comes with standard blind-spot monitoring. The SE at $32,200 is the sweet spot, and the $29,700 LE is the efficiency champion.
Choose the Accord if rear-seat space and trunk room come first, if you want Google built-in (Touring Hybrid), or if you are happy with a gas sedan and want the lowest price: the LX at $28,395. The EX-L Hybrid, at 48 mpg combined, is the most efficient Accord.
How we rated it: this comparison is based on manufacturer specifications and pricing from Toyota and Honda, EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov, NHTSA recall and crash-test data and IIHS results available in October 2026. Drive Edition has not road-tested these vehicles.