Toyota Camry vs. Honda Accord

2017 Toyota Camry vs. 2017 Honda Accord:  Find the midsize car to match your needs!

There's no denying that around here in the greater Bay City, MI area, midsize cars rule the road. And with its efficiency yet sporty performance, athletic style, and the impressive range of features it comes available with, the 2017 Toyota Camry is easily one of the most capable midsize cars on the road today. Here at Labadie Auto Co., we've proudly served he communities of Bay City, Saginaw, Midland, Freeland, and Bridgeport with the finest in new and used Toyota vehicles for quite some time now, and we're pretty confident in our ability to find the right car for the right type of driver. In fact, we firmly believe that the 2017 Toyota Camry represents one of the most compelling offerings in the midsize sedan market today for many Mid-Michigan area drivers. And to prove it, we've put together a little comparison to show you how the Camry can go toe-to-toe with one of its closest rivals, the Honda Accord, and still come out on top!

Pricing

Obviously, one of the first questions any car shopper asks themselves when searching for a midsize sedan is, "what does it cost to get behind the wheel?" Well folks, we're happy to say that for budget-conscious consumers, the 2017 Toyota Camry represents a very smart bet. Though the Camry may start out at a slightly higher base MSRP than the Accord, it still manages to maintain an overall lower MSRP as you go up the trim range. In fact, a top-of-the-range 2017 Toyota Camry XSE comes in at just $26,310 MSRP, while a comparable 2017 Honda Accord EX-L sports a significantly bulkier price tag, over $2,500 higher at roughly $28,820 MSRP.

Features

As efficiency and performance have become increasingly standardized across the industry, more critics consider features and technology to be the true testament of a midsize vehicle's overall quality in today's market. Luckily, features and technology have always been one of Toyota's strong suits, and the 2017 Camry is no exception. Inside its spacious, tastefully appointed cabin, drivers will be treated to Toyota's Entune touchscreen infotainment system. Boasting a standard 6.1-inch display that's upgradable to a full 7-inches in higher trim levels, the touchscreen has been praised by reviewers for its easy-of-use and glove-friendly capacitive interface, a welcome feature for the snowy winters we experience here Michigan. On the other hand, the base model of the Accord features a 7.7-inch display screen. To enjoy touchscreen functionality, drivers will have to upgrade to a higher trim, and doing so removes conventional features like volume nobs, placing them instead in the touchscreen interface. This would be fine, were it not for the fact that Honda's infotainment options have consistently received poor ratings from reviewers for their confusing interfaces and slow response times. Thankfully, no matter what trim you choose with the 2017 Toyota Camry, you'll find the manual volume nob conveniently placed right where you need it on the center console.

Style

Now, you may be choosing a midsize car for its great efficiency and value, but some exciting style treatments are never an unwelcome addition. Everyone wants a car with some character, and the 2017 Toyota Camry has it in spades. Aggressively styled from bumper-to-bumper with elements like its Sport mesh front grille, LED headlights and daytime running lights, 18-inch alloy wheels, and dual chrome-tipped exhaust, the Camry does quite a bit to stand out from the crowd. Unfortunately for Honda, it seems the only thing that really distinguishes the Accord from the crowded midsize sedan pack is the Honda badge…and that's about it.

Test drive the 2017 Toyota Camry at Labadie Auto Co.

For those in the market for a truly well-rounded and refined midsize sedan, the 2017 Toyota Camry is the final word in excellence. So, if you're in the market for your next vehicle, you owe it to yourself to explore our expansive inventory of new Toyota models at Labadie Auto Co. We've proudly served drivers from all over the Bay City, Saginaw, Midland, Freeland, and Bridgeport, MI areas for years, and we're confident that once you've browsed our comprehensive selection of 2017 Toyota Camry trims we have in stock, you'll find a car to love for years to come! Stop in to our Bay City, MI Toyota dealership to see what we have in store for you today!