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Toyota Camry vs. Toyota Highlander

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

When comparing the Toyota Camry's and the Toyota Highlander's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Camry has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and resale value. The Toyota Highlander has the advantage in the areas of interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. The Toyota Camry and Toyota Highlander have the same Based on this comparison of the Toyota Camry's and the Toyota Highlander's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Highlander is a better car than the Toyota Camry.

Pricing: For a new model, the Toyota Camry's price is between $30,679 and $43,023, with the Toyota Highlander priced between $44,569 and $56,389.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Toyota Camry loses 37.7 percent of its value and the Toyota Highlander loses 41.8 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Camry retains 4.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Toyota Highlander.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Toyota Camry is 8.2 out of 10 while the Toyota Highlander's quality rating is 8.5 out of 10. This results in the Toyota Camry being ranked 1 out of 5 Best Hybrid Midsize Cars and the Toyota Highlander being ranked 1 out of 31 Best Midsize SUVs.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Toyota Camry and Toyota Highlander is 8.1 out of 10.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota Camry’s base engine makes 225 horsepower, and the Toyota Highlander base engine makes 265 horsepower.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Camry 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 Toyota Highlander have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

30679 - 43023

Starting MSRP:

29000

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

29025

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

29000 - 29050

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

44569 - 56389

Starting MSRP:

40320

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)

38382

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

31990 - 43000

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

Price Range:

-

Category Avg Price:

N/A

Category Avg Price Range:

N/A

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

49825

Price Range:

42944 - 56895

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)

45804

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

36966 - 59949

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

11113

Depreciation %:

0.38321837

Resale Value $:

17887

Residual Value %:

0.61678163

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

0.49202387

Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

0.38321837 - 0.49237599

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

17002

Depreciation %:

0.4216697

Resale Value $:

23318

Residual Value %:

0.5783303

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize SUVs)

0.48432299

Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

0.30530799 - 0.56163117

Toyota Camry Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.2 / 10

Reliability:

8.1 / 10

Retained Value:

8.6 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10

Toyota Highlander Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.5 / 10

Reliability:

8.1 / 10

Retained Value:

8.3 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Camry

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

14.3

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

11.6

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

8.8 - 14.3

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.355

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Highlander

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

13.8

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)

10.9

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

8.7 - 16.6

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.387



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.499754929635315

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

2.9

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

1.5 - 39.2

Toyota Camry Rankings

Best Family Hybrid Midsize Cars

1 / 5

Best Hybrid Midsize Cars

1 / 5

Hybrid Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value

1 / 5

Hybrid Midsize Cars with the Most Horsepower

1 / 5

Best Hybrid Midsize Cars Under $30k

1 / 3

Most Affordable Hybrid Midsize Cars

1 / 3

Most Reliable Hybrid Midsize Cars Under $30k

1 / 3

Best Family Hybrid Cars

2 / 22

Best Hybrid Cars

2 / 22

Safest Hybrid Cars

2 / 22

Best Hybrid Cars for the Money

2 / 14

Best Hybrid Cars Under $30k

2 / 8

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars Under $30k

2 / 8

Hybrid Midsize Cars with the Most Legroom

2 / 5

Most Comfortable Hybrid Midsize Cars

2 / 5

Best Hybrid Cars for Teens

2 / 2

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars

3 / 22

Best Hybrid Midsize Cars for Tall People

3 / 5

Most Affordable Hybrid Cars

4 / 14

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid Cars

5 / 22

Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

6 / 22

Hybrid Cars with the Most Legroom

8 / 22

Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

10 / 22

Best Hybrid Cars for Tall People

12 / 22

Most Comfortable Hybrid Cars

14 / 22

Toyota Highlander Rankings

Best Midsize SUVs

1 / 31

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

3 / 33

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

3 / 33

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs

3 / 31

Best Family SUVs with 3 Rows

4 / 33

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

4 / 33

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

4 / 29

Best Crossover SUVs

5 / 66

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

5 / 33

Best Family Midsize SUVs

5 / 31

Best Gas Mileage Midsize SUVs

5 / 31

Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

5 / 31

Best Midsize SUVs for the Money

5 / 26

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

6 / 66

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

6 / 33

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

7 / 66

Best Family Crossover SUVs

7 / 66

Best Midsize SUVs for Towing

9 / 31

Safest Midsize SUVs

9 / 31

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

12 / 66

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

13 / 66

Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

14 / 31

Safest Crossover SUVs

17 / 66

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

18 / 33

Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

18 / 31

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

18 / 29

Most Comfortable Midsize SUVs

19 / 31

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

21 / 54

Best Off-road Midsize SUVs

21 / 31

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

24 / 33

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

25 / 33

Most Affordable Midsize SUVs

25 / 26

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

26 / 33

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

26 / 33

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

27 / 66

Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

27 / 31

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

28 / 66

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

29 / 33

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

29 / 33

Best Midsize SUVs for Tall People

29 / 31

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

30 / 66

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

31 / 66

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

34 / 66

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

44 / 66

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

54 / 54

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Hybrid

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Toyota Camry Trim Levels

LE, Nightshade, SE, XLE, XSE

Toyota Highlander Trim Levels

LE, Limited, Platinum, XLE, XSE

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:

2 years

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

225 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

Not yet available

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

0.065 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

265 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

310 foot-lbs @ 1700 rpm

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

0.064 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT 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:

2.4 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

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

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:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Parking Sensors:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

Available

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Quad Seats:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.1 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.7 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.6 inches

Rear Leg Room:

38 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.7 inches

Cargo Space:

15.1 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

Not yet available

Overall Interior Volume:

99.9 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

41.2 inches

Front Leg Room:

42 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

59 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.4 inches

Rear Leg Room:

38.7 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

58.7 inches

Cargo Space:

16 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

84.3 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

157.8 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3450 lbs

Width:

72.4 inches

Height:

56.9 inches

Length:

193.5 inches

Wheelbase:

111.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.4 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4155 lbs

Width:

76 inches

Height:

68.1 inches

Length:

194.9 inches

Wheelbase:

112.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

8 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

16.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P205/65R16

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P235/65R18

Exterior Colors

Black

Midnight Black Metallic

Blue

Ocean Gem / Reservoir Blue

Gray

Underground

Red

Supersonic Red

Silver

Celestial Silver Metallic

White

Ice Cap

Green

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Midnight Black Metallic

Blue

Blueprint

Gray

Magnetic Gray Metallic

Red

Ruby Flare Pearl

Silver

Celestial Silver Metallic

White

Wind Chill Pearl

Green

Cypress

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Boulder

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

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