Shopping for a Toyota Camry? Consider These 3 Alternatives

Honda, Hyundai and Kia offer attractive midsize sedans of their own

written by David Gluckman
edited by Greg Migliore
8/22/2026
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What's new: The Toyota Camry recently went hybrid-only as part of a 2025 redesign.
Why it matters: While the Camry tops Edmunds' rankings of midsize sedans, there are other options to consider.
Edmunds says: Check out the family sedans from Honda, Hyundai and Kia, as they may fit your lifestyle or preferences better than the Camry.

There aren't many options in the family sedan category these days, but most of those that remain are great options for the SUV-averse. The Toyota Camry tops our midsize sedan rankings thanks to its stylish design and a standard hybrid powertrain that's available with front- or all-wheel drive. But the Camry isn't the perfect choice for everyone, and there are solid picks from Honda, Hyundai and Kia that are worth a look before you make your purchase decision.

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Honda Accord

Price range (with destination): $29,590-$40,690
Edmunds Rating: 8.3 (out of 10)

If space is a priority, the Accord is the family four-door for you. It has the roomiest interior in the class as well as a huge trunk measuring 16.7 cubic feet, plus a center console and cupholders that will accept all of your extraneous stuff. Unlike the Camry, the Accord still offers a gas-only powertrain. A 192-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder acts as the base engine, while the upgrade option is a hybrid four-cylinder that makes a little more power and a lot more torque.

Some small but important changes improve the Accord lineup for 2026. All trims now get wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (some required a cable before) as well as a wireless phone charger, and entry-level models now feature a 9-inch center touchscreen instead of the previous 7-incher. While those are welcome updates, the Accord still reserves some desirable features for the top trim level, meaning you have to spend a lot to get things like ventilated front seats, a head-up display and even automatic windshield wipers.

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Hyundai Sonata

Price range (with destination): $28,745-$39,545
Edmunds Rating: 7.8 (out of 10)

One of the only things rarer than a family sedan in 2026 is a family sedan that offers a performance variant. In addition to base gas and thrifty hybrid models, the Sonata lineup includes a 290-hp N Line trim that accelerates from 0 to 60 mph mph in 6.1 seconds. The N's sport-tuned suspension also provides the best ride quality of the Sonata lineup. You'll pay more for gas, though, as our real-world fuel economy test returned a measly 21 mpg, which is one reason the N Line scores only a 7.1 in our rankings.

The rest of the Sonata lineup fares better with a 7.8. A long list of standard equipment helps; all Sonatas feature a hands-free trunk release as well as a 12.3-inch center touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability. And even the more mainstream versions look sleek without blending in among other sedans.

Kia K5

Price range (with destination): $28,735-$36,235
Edmunds Rating: 7.5 (out of 10)

Kia's K5 is based on the same platform as the Hyundai Sonata. As such, they have similar features lists and share some powertrains. The K5 offers the same base gas engine as the Sonata, and the K5 GT uses the same high-powered turbo four-cylinder as the Sonata N Line. While the K5 doesn't have a hybrid option, it does offer all-wheel drive with the base engine in the GT-Line trim, something absent from the Sonata menu.

Continuing the comparison to its Hyundai cousin, the K5 has a little more rear legroom thanks in part to a longer wheelbase. Its trunk measures the same 15.6 cubes as the Hyundai's, and other interior measures are close if not identical. Even their interior layouts are similar, although the Sonata has more physical controls, which we prefer. As is the case with most Hyundai and Kia pairings, it's the exterior styling that most separates these two; fortunately, neither is bad-looking.

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by David Gluckman

David has years of experience as a writer and editor for print and digital automotive publications, including Car and Driver and Road & Track. He can parallel-park a school bus, has a spreadsheet listing every vehicle he's ever tested, and once drove a Lincoln Town Car 63 mph in reverse. When not searching for the perfect used car, he can be found sampling the latest gimmicky foodstuffs that America has to offer.

edited by Greg Migliore

Greg Migliore is an accomplished journalist with more than two decades covering the auto industry. He was the editor-in-chief of Autoblog for more than seven years and also served as the editorial director of AutoGuide. He's also been an editor at Automobile and Autoweek magazines. A widely quoted industry expert, he has contributed commentary to Autoline After Hours, NPR, Yahoo Finance and America on the Road. He's a graduate of Eastern Michigan University, Michigan State University and the Yale Publishing Course. He is a member of the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year Awards jury. When not writing, editing or driving the latest new vehicles, Greg can be seen driving around in his extremely low-mileage 2006 Dodge Charger.

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