2019 Toyota Camry
2019 Honda Accord
If you've spent much time in the Elgin area, you'll know that the 2019 Toyota Camry and the 2019 Honda Accord are popular with drivers from all walks of life. With the Camry's great color options, superior safety features, reliable performance, and a wide variety of interior features, both easily rank near the top of their midsize sedan segment. However, when you compare the 2019 Toyota Camry vs. Honda Accord in-depth, it's not hard to see where the Toyota wins out.
Sedan Pricing: Toyota Camry vs. Honda Accord
The Toyota Camry and the Honda Accord start with near-identical prices, but a fully-upgraded Accord will cost you significantly more than a fully-upgraded Camry:
2019 Toyota Camry
- Starting Price: $23,845 MSRP*
- Top Configuration Price: $34,600 MSRP*
- The Camry offers three available hybrid models, starting at $28,150 MSRP*.
2019 Honda Accord
- Starting Price: $23,720 MSRP
- Top Configuration Price: $35,950 MSRP
- The Accord only offers just one hybrid configuration, with a starting price of $25,320 MSRP.
If you're still considering the available configurations, take a closer look at how the Camry pricing breaks down by trim level.
Performance for Your Daily Drive: Honda Accord or Toyota Camry?
- Powertrain: The Camry receives a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine and an 8-speed automatic transmission, standard. The Accord offers a 1.5L turbocharged four-cylinder engine and a continuously variable transmission.
- Horsepower: The Accord engine delivers 203 horsepower on the streets of Streamwood and Schaumburg. The Accord comes up short with just 192 hp.
- Highway MPG: With a smaller engine, one might expect the Accord to deliver superior fuel economy specs. In fact, the Camry wins out with 41 mpg highway**, compared to just 38 mpg with the Accord.
Convenience and Peace of Mind: Camry vs. Accord
- Active Safety Features: The 2019 Toyota Camry comes standard with Toyota Safety Sense™ P (TSS-P), while the Accord comes equipped with Honda Sensing. The inclusion of Automatic Head Lights makes the Camry system a better value.
- Infotainment: Both the Camry and the Accord offer a 7-inch driver-information display and an integrated backup camera. The Camry wins out by offering a 7-inch touchscreen and a six-speaker audio system. You'll have to upgrade the Accord to access similar features.
Test Drive the 2019 Toyota Camry at Elgin Toyota
If you've made it this far, you already understand that the 2019 Toyota Camry is simply a better value than the 2019 Honda Accord. At the end of the day, the new Toyota Camry models for sale at Elgin Toyota are simply better-equipped and more fun to drive than their closest rivals! Contact us today to take the next steps and schedule your test drive.
To find out how Honda and Toyota measure up in other segments, compare the 2019 Toyota RAV4 to the Honda CR-V.
Disclaimer:
*MSRP excludes the Delivery, Processing, and Handling Fee of $920 for Cars (Yaris, Yaris iA, 86, Corolla, Corolla HB, Camry, Camry HV, Prius LB, Prius c, Prius Prime, Mirai, Avalon, Avalon HV), $1045 for Small/Medium Trucks, SUVs and Van (C-HR, RAV4, RAV4 HV, Highlander, Highlander HV, 4Runner, Sienna, Tacoma), $1,295 for Large SUVs (Sequoia, Land Cruiser), and $1,395 for Large Truck (Tundra). (Historically, vehicle manufacturers and distributors have charged a separate fee for processing, handling and delivering vehicles to dealerships. Toyota's charge for these services is called the "Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee" and is based on the value of the processing, handling and delivery services Toyota provides as well as Toyota's overall pricing structure. Toyota may make a profit on the Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee.) Excludes taxes, license, title and available or regionally required equipment. The Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee in AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, OK, SC and TX will be higher. The published prices do not apply to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Actual dealer price will vary.
**2019 EPA-estimated 29 city/41 highway/34 combined for Camry L. Actual mileage will vary.
