Toyota Camry vs. Acura ILX

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

In comparing the Toyota Camry's and the Acura ILX's specifications and ratings, 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, reliability, resale value, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Camry's and the Acura ILX's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Camry is a better car than the Acura ILX.

Pricing: A used 2022 Toyota Camry ranges from $20,699 to $32,894 while a used 2022 Acura ILX is priced between $21,955 to $29,997.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Toyota Camry loses 31.8 percent of its value and the Acura ILX loses 40.8 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Camry retains 9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Acura ILX.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Toyota Camry is 8.8 out of 10 while the Acura ILX's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Toyota Camry being ranked 2 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars and the Acura ILX being ranked 5 out of 36 Best Luxury Small Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Toyota Camry is 8.9 out of 10. For the Acura ILX the reliability rating is 7.7 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Camry an advantage in reliability compared to the Acura ILX.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota Camry’s base engine makes 203 horsepower, and the Acura ILX base engine makes 201 horsepower. The Camry is rated to deliver an average of 32 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 616 miles. The ILX is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 449 miles. This gives the Toyota Camry the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Acura ILX. The Camry uses regular unleaded, and the ILX uses premium unleaded.

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

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