Toyota Avalon vs. Toyota Camry

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

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

Pricing: A used 2022 Toyota Avalon ranges from $24,634 to $39,000 while a used 2022 Toyota Camry is priced between $20,699 to $32,894.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Toyota Avalon loses 42.4 percent of its value and the Toyota Camry loses 31.8 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Camry retains 10.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Toyota Avalon.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Toyota Avalon is 9.2 out of 10 while the Toyota Camry's quality rating is 8.8 out of 10. This results in the Toyota Avalon being ranked 1 out of 8 Best Large Cars and the Toyota Camry being ranked 2 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Toyota Avalon is 9.8 out of 10. For the Toyota Camry the reliability rating is 8.9 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Avalon a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Toyota Camry.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota Avalon’s base engine makes 301 horsepower, and the Toyota Camry base engine makes 203 horsepower. The Avalon is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 464 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 Toyota Avalon. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota Avalon, a large car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Toyota Camry, a midsize car, has the advantage in the area of rear head room. The Toyota Avalon and Toyota Camry are comparable in regards to front leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Toyota Avalon and the Toyota Camry have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.