Nissan Altima vs Toyota Camry (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$1,775
- Altima: $1,775 cheaper, 17 lb-ft more torque.
- Camry: 21 mpg better, 37 hp more.
- Camry wins 4 of 12 measures.
| Measure | Altima | Camry | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $28,720 | $30,495 | Altima |
| Horsepower | 188 hp | 225 hp | Camry |
| Torque | 180 lb-ft | 163 lb-ft | Altima |
| MPG combined | 30 mpg | 51 mpg | Camry |
| Cargo, max | 15.4 cu ft | 15.1 cu ft | About the same |
| Cargo, seats up | 15.4 cu ft | 15.1 cu ft | About the same |
| Rear legroom | 35.2 in | 38.0 in | Camry |
| Front legroom | 43.8 in | 42.1 in | Altima |
| Length | 192.9 in | 193.5 in | Not scored |
| Width | 72.9 in | 72.4 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,399 lb | 3,450 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 5.4 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 7.7 s estimate | 6.7 s estimate | Camry |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Altima SV FWD $27,580 | Camry LE FWD $29,600 | $2,020 |
| Camry LE FWD $29,600 | Altima SV AWD $29,080 | $520 |
Cost to run
Camry costs $1,387 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Altima | Camry |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $28,720 | $30,495 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,280 | $753 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $7,680 | $4,518 |
| Total, 6 years | $36,400 | $35,013 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Camry wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Altima | 6% |
| MPG | Camry | 41% |
| Power | Camry | 16% |
| Space | About the same | |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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