
The Honda Accord leads the pack, and frankly, doesn’t feel like it’s playing the same sport.
It’s nicer than it needs to be and is a must-try for any buyer.
The Malibu still offers good space for adults with a domestic badge affixed.
The Camry is good, but its hybrid powertrain is the star.
It’s efficient and quiet.
The Legacy was new last year and rides atop a more competent chassis.
The new Sonata has daring looks, a new hybrid model, and makes big leaps in technology and luxury features—as does the replacement for the Optima, the Kia K5.
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The 2021 Nissan Altima has a plain-spoken appeal, not to mention high safety scores and a great low price. |
The 2021 Chevrolet Malibu swings with great styling and space, but strikes out on safety. |
More tech this year makes the 2021 Honda Accord a compelling buy, but the options can rack up. |
The 2021 Hyundai Sonata wears luxury threads in pricey models, but all versions get excellent safety and warranty coverage. |
The 2021 Subaru Legacy aces its value and safety tests, and gets a pass on the rest. |
The 2021 Toyota Camry elevates its family-sedan game with grabby looks and hybrid power. |
MSRP From | |||||
$24,300 | $22,140 | $24,970 | $23,700 | $22,895 | $24,970 |
Gas Mileage | |||||
25 MPG City / 39 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 48 MPG Hwy | 23 MPG City / 54 MPG Hwy | 24 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 53 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||||
Regular Unleaded I-4 | Turbocharged Gas I4 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded H-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 |
EPA Class | |||||
Midsize Cars | Midsize Cars | Large Cars | Large Cars | Large Cars | Midsize Cars |
Style Name | |||||
2.5 S Sedan | 4-Door Sedan L | LX 1.5T CVT | SE 2.5L | CVT | LE Automatic (Natl) |
Drivetrain | |||||
Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel | Front Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | |||||
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Passenger Doors | |||||
N/A | 4 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | |||||
Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
Transmission | |||||
CVT w/OD | Automatic | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
2021 Nissan Altima vs. 2021 Chevrolet Malibu | 2021 Nissan Altima vs. 2021 Honda Accord | 2021 Nissan Altima vs. 2021 Hyundai Sonata | 2021 Nissan Altima vs. 2021 Subaru Legacy | 2021 Nissan Altima vs. 2021 Toyota Camry |