
Mid-size sedan buyers have it made in the shade.
Most competitors are good and relatively cheap, compared to crossovers.
The Honda Accord was our pick for Best Car To Buy 2018 and it leads the class.
The Toyota Camry isn’t far behind and its hybrid model is very fuel-efficient.
The Nissan Altima is new for 2019 and features a good exterior and available raucous turbo-4.
The Subaru Legacy is due for an update soon, but its all-wheel-drive system will be attractive to snowy-state buyers.
The Chevy Malibu is on its way out and discounts should be plentiful.
Get FREE Dealer Quotes
From dealers near you
![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
---|---|---|---|---|
Quick Specs | ||||
The 2019 Mazda 6 is a breakout among mid-sizers that can lack flair and fun. |
The 2019 Chevrolet Malibu is a likeable sedan, but it requires some compromises when it comes to essential safety tech. |
The 2019 Nissan Altima is a sharper sedan now, made better with great active safety features and a newly available turbo-4. |
The 2019 Subaru Legacy is no thrill machine, but this under-the-radar mid-size sedan is hard to beat for its comfort, safety, and value. |
The 2019 Toyota Camry discards its plain vanilla personality in favor of vanilla bean. |
MSRP From | ||||
$23,800 | $22,090 | $24,000 | $22,545 | $24,095 |
Gas Mileage | ||||
23 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 43 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 39 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 53 MPG Hwy |
Engine | ||||
Regular Unleaded I-4 | Turbocharged Gas I4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded H-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 |
EPA Class | ||||
Midsize Cars | Midsize Cars | Midsize Cars | Midsize Cars | Midsize Cars |
Style Name | ||||
Sport Automatic | 4-Door Sedan L w/1VL | 2.5 S Sedan | 2.5i | L Automatic (SE) |
Drivetrain | ||||
Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | ||||
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Passenger Doors | ||||
N/A | 4 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | ||||
Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
Transmission | ||||
Automatic w/OD | Automatic | CVT w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | ||||
2019 Mazda MAZDA6 vs. 2019 Chevrolet Malibu | 2019 Mazda MAZDA6 vs. 2019 Nissan Altima | 2019 Mazda MAZDA6 vs. 2019 Subaru Legacy | 2019 Mazda MAZDA6 vs. 2019 Toyota Camry |