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Subaru WRX vs. Toyota Camry

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Subaru WRX 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 Subaru WRX and the Toyota Camry.

In comparing the Subaru WRX's and the Toyota Camry's specifications and ratings, the Subaru WRX has the advantage in the areas of resale value, interior volume and base engine power. The Toyota Camry 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 fuel efficiency, reliability and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Subaru WRX's and the Toyota Camry's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Camry is a better car than the Subaru WRX.

Pricing: A used 2025 Subaru WRX ranges from $34,130 to $47,543 while a used 2024 Toyota Camry is priced between $22,990 to $35,854. For a new model, the Subaru WRX's price is between $37,369 and $50,192, 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 Subaru WRX loses 35.3 percent of its value and the Toyota Camry loses 35.5 percent of its value. This means the Subaru WRX retains 0.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Toyota Camry.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Subaru WRX is 8.5 out of 10 while the Toyota Camry's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Subaru WRX being ranked 8 out of 29 Best Small Cars and the Toyota Camry being ranked 2 out of 11 Best Midsize Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Subaru WRX is 7.6 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 Subaru WRX.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Subaru WRX’s base engine makes 271 horsepower, and the Toyota Camry base engine makes 203 horsepower. The WRX is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 432 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 Subaru WRX. The WRX uses premium unleaded, and the Camry uses regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Subaru WRX, a compact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room and front leg room. The Toyota Camry, a midsize car, has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Subaru WRX and the Toyota Camry have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Toyota Camry has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

37369 - 50192

Starting MSRP:

37750

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)

28470

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)

21590 - 47100

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

26360 - 39529

Starting MSRP:

26420

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)

26196

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)

24700 - 27895

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

40036

Price Range:

34130 - 47543

Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)

30314

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)

22070 - 52316

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

27759

Price Range:

22990 - 35854

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)

25370

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)

20239 - 27759

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

3004

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

43671

# Good or Great Deals:

340

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

13443

Depreciation %:

0.35610694

Resale Value $:

24307

Residual Value %:

0.64389306

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact Cars)

0.3979908

Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact Cars)

0.31796157 - 0.42854561

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

9537

Depreciation %:

0.36099394

Resale Value $:

16883

Residual Value %:

0.63900606

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize Cars)

0.36099394

Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize Cars)

0.36099394 - 0.36099394

Subaru WRX Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.5 / 10

Reliability:

7.6 / 10

Retained Value:

8.8 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10

Toyota Camry Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.6 / 10

Reliability:

8.0 / 10

Retained Value:

8.8 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Subaru WRX

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

11.6

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)

12.4

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)

8.8 - 16.2

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.059

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Camry

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

12.3

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)

10.4

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)

6.8 - 12.6

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.319



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

5.78046553314381

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

2.6

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

1.8 - 28.7

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

3.3138136780139344

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

3.2

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

2.2 - 18.5

Subaru WRX Rankings

Best Small Cars Under $35k

1 / 4

Most Reliable Small Cars Under $35k

2 / 4

Most Comfortable Small Cars

3 / 29

Best Small Cars for Tall People

4 / 29

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

5 / 29

Best Manual Transmission Small Cars

5 / 13

Best Family Small Cars

6 / 29

Best Small Cars for Teens

7 / 7

Best Small Cars

8 / 29

Safest Small Cars

8 / 29

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

8 / 29

Small Cars with the Most Legroom

9 / 29

Most Reliable Small Cars

12 / 29

Best Small Cars for the Money

13 / 19

Most Affordable Small Cars

15 / 19

Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

19 / 29

Toyota Camry Rankings

Most Reliable Midsize Cars

1 / 11

Most Reliable Midsize Cars Under $30k

1 / 7

Best Midsize Cars

2 / 11

Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value

2 / 11

Midsize Cars with the Most Horsepower

2 / 11

Best Midsize Cars Under $30k

2 / 7

Safest Midsize Cars

3 / 11

Midsize Cars with the Most Legroom

6 / 11

Best Midsize Cars for Tall People

8 / 11

Most Comfortable Midsize Cars

8 / 11

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Subaru WRX Trim Levels

GT, Limited, Premium, tS

Toyota Camry Trim Levels

LE, SE, SE Nightshade, TRD, XLE, XLE V6, XSE, XSE V6

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

2 years

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

TOP SAFETY PICK

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

271 hp @ 5600 rpm

Torque:

258 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.081 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

203 hp @ 6600 rpm

Torque:

184 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.061 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.4 liters

Engine Configuration:

Flat/Horizontally Opposed

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Manual

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


19 / 26 / 22

Range (city/hwy):

315 / 432 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


28 / 39 / 32

Range (city/hwy):

442 / 616 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Available

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Roof Rack:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.8 inches

Front Leg Room:

43.1 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

56.7 inches

Rear Head Room:

36.7 inches

Rear Leg Room:

36.5 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.6 inches

Cargo Space:

12.5 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

111.4 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.1 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.7 inches

Rear Head Room:

38 inches

Rear Leg Room:

38 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.7 inches

Cargo Space:

15.1 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

100.4 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3351 lbs

Width:

79.3 inches

Height:

57.8 inches

Length:

183.8 inches

Wheelbase:

105.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.4 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3310 lbs

Width:

72.4 inches

Height:

56.9 inches

Length:

192.1 inches

Wheelbase:

111.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.7 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.5 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

245/40R18

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P215/55R17

Exterior Colors

Black

Crystal Black Silica

Blue

Sapphire Blue Pearl / WR Blue Pearl

Gray

Magnetite Gray Metallic

Purple

Galaxy Purple Pearl

Red

Ignition Red

Silver

Ice Silver Metallic

White

Ceramic White

Exterior Colors

Black

Midnight Black Metallic

Blue

Reservoir Blue

Gray

Predawn Gray Mica

Purple

Not available

Red

Supersonic Red

Silver

Celestial Silver Metallic / Ice Edge

White

Ice Cap

Interior Colors

Black

Black with Red Stitching

Beige

Not available

Gray

Not available

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Beige

Macadamia

Gray

Ash

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