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Toyota Camry vs. Subaru Impreza

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

When comparing the Toyota Camry's and the Subaru Impreza's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Camry has the advantage in the areas of reliability, interior volume and base engine power. The Subaru Impreza has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Camry's and the Subaru Impreza's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.

Pricing: A used 2024 Toyota Camry ranges from $25,497 to $38,455 while a used 2023 Subaru Impreza is priced between $19,663 to $26,590.

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 Subaru Impreza loses 29.7 percent of its value. This means the Subaru Impreza retains 2.1 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 Toyota Camry is 8.8 out of 10 while the Subaru Impreza's quality rating is 8.9 out of 10. This results in the Toyota Camry being ranked 2 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars and the Subaru Impreza being ranked 6 out of 43 Best Small Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Toyota Camry is 8.9 out of 10. For the Subaru Impreza the reliability rating is 8.0 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Camry a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Subaru Impreza.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota Camry’s base engine makes 203 horsepower, and the Subaru Impreza base engine makes 152 horsepower.

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

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Toyota Camry and the Subaru Impreza 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:

$27,712 - $39,688

Starting MSRP:

$26,420

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)

$26,143

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)

$24,700 - $27,895

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$19,795

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)

$25,502

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)

$17,245 - $44,740

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$30,673

Price Range:

$25,497 - $38,455

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)

$29,305

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)

$25,951 - $31,688

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

1,345

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

12,119

# Good or Great Deals:

111

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$23,290

Price Range:

$19,663 - $26,590

Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)

$27,642

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)

$17,037 - $46,048

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

111

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

17,402

# Good or Great Deals:

20

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

$8,573

Depreciation %:

32.4%

Resale Value $:

$17,847

Residual Value %:

67.6%

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize Cars)

37.2%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize Cars)

32.1% - 45.7%

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

$6,019

Depreciation %:

30.4%

Resale Value $:

$13,776

Residual Value %:

69.6%

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact Cars)

30.4%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact Cars)

30.4% - 30.4%

Toyota Camry Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.8 / 10

Reliability:

8.9 / 10

Retained Value:

8.5 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10

Subaru Impreza Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.9 / 10

Reliability:

8.0 / 10

Retained Value:

8.7 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Camry

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

12.4

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)

10.1

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)

9.5 - 13

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

37.8%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Subaru Impreza

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

9.5

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)

10

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)

9.1 - 12.6

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

2.3%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

4.7

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

3.3

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

1.7 - 15.5

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

12.5

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

3.4

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

1.5 - 22.8

Toyota Camry Rankings

Best Midsize Cars

2 / 13

Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value

2 / 13

Best Gas Mileage Midsize Cars

2 / 13

Most Reliable Midsize Cars

2 / 13

Midsize Cars with the Most Horsepower

2 / 13

Best Midsize Cars for the Money

2 / 6

Best Midsize Cars Under $30k

2 / 6

Best Midsize Cars for Teens

2 / 3

Most Affordable Midsize Cars

3 / 9

Best Family Midsize Cars

4 / 13

Midsize Cars with the Most Legroom

8 / 13

Safest Midsize Cars

10 / 13

Best Midsize Cars for Tall People

10 / 13

Most Comfortable Midsize Cars

11 / 13

Subaru Impreza Rankings

Most Comfortable Small Cars

3 / 43

Best Small Cars Under $20k

3 / 21

Safest Small Cars

5 / 43

Best Family Small Cars

5 / 43

Best Manual Transmission Small Cars

5 / 21

Best Small Cars

6 / 43

Most Affordable Small Cars

6 / 24

Best Small Cars for Tall People

7 / 43

Small Cars with the Most Legroom

10 / 43

Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

12 / 43

Most Reliable Small Cars

12 / 43

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

15 / 43

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

27 / 43

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan, Wagon

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Toyota Camry Trim Levels

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

Subaru Impreza Trim Levels

Base, Premium, Sport, Limited

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

2 years

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

TOP SAFETY PICK

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

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

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

152 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

145 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm

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

0.051 hp per pound

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):


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Flat/Horizontally Opposed

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Manual

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

AWD

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


23 / 31 / 26

Range (city/hwy):

304 / 409 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

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Alloy wheels:

Available

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

N/A

Navigation System:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

Standard

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

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

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Available

Lane Departure Warning:

Available

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

Available

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

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

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.8 inches

Front Leg Room:

43.1 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

56.7 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.2 inches

Rear Leg Room:

36.5 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.6 inches

Cargo Space:

12.3 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

99.8 cubic feet

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

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

2976 lbs

Width:

79.4 inches

Height:

57.3 inches

Length:

182.1 inches

Wheelbase:

105.1 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.1 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P215/55R17

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

16.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

205/55R16

Exterior Colors

Black

Midnight Black Metallic

Blue

Reservoir Blue

Gray

Predawn Gray Mica

Red

Supersonic Red

Silver

Celestial Silver Metallic / Ice Edge

White

Ice Cap

Exterior Colors

Black

Crystal Black Silica

Blue

Ocean Blue Pearl / Sapphire Blue Pearl

Gray

Magnetite Gray Metallic

Red

Crimson Red Pearl

Silver

Ice Silver Metallic

White

Crystal White Pearl

Interior Colors

Beige

Macadamia

Black

Black

Gray

Ash

Interior Colors

Beige

Ivory

Black

Black

Gray

Not available

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