Hyundai SONATA vs. Toyota Camry

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai SONATA and Toyota Camry contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Hyundai SONATA and the Toyota Camry.

In comparing the Hyundai SONATA's and the Toyota Camry's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai SONATA has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. The Toyota Camry has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai SONATA's and the Toyota Camry's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Camry is a better car than the Hyundai SONATA.

Pricing: A used 2024 Hyundai SONATA ranges from $21,799 to $30,354 while a used 2024 Toyota Camry is priced between $22,990 to $35,854. For a new model, the Hyundai SONATA's price is between $24,500 and $34,241, with the Toyota Camry priced between $26,360 and $39,529.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Hyundai SONATA loses 46.2 percent of its value and the Toyota Camry loses 35.5 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Camry retains 10.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Hyundai SONATA.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Hyundai SONATA is 8.1 out of 10 while the Toyota Camry's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Hyundai SONATA being ranked 2 out of 11 Best Midsize Cars and the Toyota Camry being ranked 3 out of 11.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Hyundai SONATA is 7.1 out of 10. For the Toyota Camry the reliability rating is 8.0 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Camry a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Hyundai SONATA.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Hyundai SONATA’s base engine makes 191 horsepower, and the Toyota Camry base engine makes 203 horsepower. The SONATA is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 572 miles. The Camry is rated to deliver an average of 32 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 616 miles. This gives the Toyota Camry the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Hyundai SONATA. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are midsize cars, the Hyundai SONATA has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Toyota Camry has the advantage in the area of rear leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Hyundai SONATA and the Toyota Camry have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, both the Hyundai SONATA and the Toyota Camry have the same Top Safety Pick award.