
The Avalon takes on a relatively long list of cars, but its most direct rivals are the Buick LaCrosse and Hyundai Azera.
The LaCrosse comes with a standard eAssist mild-hybrid powertrain, and it's very comfortable and quiet like the Avalon, but its EPA ratings don't come anywhere close to those of the Avalon Hybrid.
The Azera feels very refined, has an attractive design, and rides well, but it's surprisingly tight on headroom in the back seat and it's only offered with a non-hybrid V-6.
The Kia Cadenza is mechanically identical to the Azera, but it's a bit more appealing, we think, due to its trim and materials choices; its ride and handling are also a notch better.
The Chrysler 300 is primarily rear-wheel drive, and its back seat isn't as spacious as most of these other models; yet its rather ornate, upright interior stands out in the crowd, and it's one of the best performers in this class—even if you don't get the V-8.
The Ford Taurus may look like a solid rival on the outside, but its interior is a packaging disaster, somehow feeling more like a compact sedan inside; in terms of features and performance the Taurus is a contender, though, and nobody else in this class offers something quite like the MyFord Touch infotainment system.
The LaCrosse, Taurus, and 300 are all offered with available all-wheel drive, whereas the Avalon isn't.
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Quick Specs | |||||
The 2015 Toyota Avalon is no longer just for retirees, although they'll appreciate the attractive design, available fuel-sipping Hybrid, and rejuvenated driving dynamics as much as anyone. |
The Buick LaCrosse is both supremely comfortable and excellent on gas, but we'd point you to the Premium versions if you're seriously considering one. |
The 2015 Chrysler 300 adds more style, features, and efficiency to an already confident, capable large family sedan. |
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The 2015 Azera is the big, stylish, luxurious Hyundai for folks who don't want the Genesis's bulk or price tag. |
The 2015 Kia Cadenza is no sport sedan, and not quite a luxury car, but it offers many of the features premium buyers want, excepting maybe the badge, for a solid price. |
MSRP From | |||||
$32,285 | $31,065 | $31,695 | $27,055 | $34,000 | $34,900 |
Gas Mileage | |||||
21 MPG City / 39 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||||
Regular Unleaded V-6 | Gas V6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 |
EPA Class | |||||
Midsize Cars | Midsize Cars | Large Cars | Large Cars | Large Cars | Large Cars |
Style Name | |||||
4-Door Sedan XLE (GS) | 4-Door Sedan FWD | 4-Door Sedan Limited RWD | 4-Door Sedan SE FWD | 4-Door Sedan | 4-Door Sedan Premium |
Drivetrain | |||||
Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | |||||
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Passenger Doors | |||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | |||||
Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
Transmission | |||||
Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
2015 Toyota Avalon vs. 2015 Buick Lacrosse | 2015 Toyota Avalon vs. 2015 Chrysler 300 | 2015 Toyota Avalon vs. 2015 Ford Taurus | 2015 Toyota Avalon vs. 2015 Hyundai Azera | 2015 Toyota Avalon vs. 2015 Kia Cadenza |