The Chevy Impala is chief among the rivals for the Toyota Avalon, and we like the Chevy’s looks more.
The LaCrosse is worthy of attention, but requires a dab of extra features to bring it up to speed with the Avalon.
The Taurus doesn’t feel as roomy, although it offers a higher-output version in the SHO.
The Azera is priced on top of the Avalon, although its styling is certainly polarizing.
The Kia Cadenza is particularly interesting because it undercuts the Avalon by more than $2,000 and is just as comfortable.
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The 2018 Toyota Avalon is a spacious full-size sedan that prioritizes comfort and safety above keeping up with the Joneses. |
The 2018 Buick LaCrosse is a proper flagship, a refined and comfortable sedan with only a few quirks. |
The 2018 Chevrolet Impala adds better base equipment this year for good value among full-sizers. |
The 2018 Ford Taurus is Ford’s flagship, but only on paper. Rivals are more up-to-date in every way, so shop the competition. |
The 2018 Kia Cadenza has matured greatly, and offers exceptional room and polish. |
The 2017 Hyundai Azera has near-luxury features and style, and a full-size back seat. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $33,500 | $29,565 | $27,895 | $27,690 | $32,290 | $34,100 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 21 MPG City / 39 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||||
| Regular Unleaded V-6 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 |
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| Mid-Size Cars | Midsize Cars | Large Cars | Large Cars | Large Cars | Large Cars |
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| XLE (SE) | 4-Door Sedan FWD | 4-Door Sedan LS w/1LS | SE FWD | Premium Sedan | 3.3L |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front 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 | Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2018 Toyota Avalon vs. 2018 Buick Lacrosse | 2018 Toyota Avalon vs. 2018 Chevrolet Impala | 2018 Toyota Avalon vs. 2018 Ford Taurus | 2018 Toyota Avalon vs. 2018 Kia Cadenza | 2018 Toyota Avalon vs. 2017 Hyundai Azera | |
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