2025 Nissan
Altima
Starting MSRP
$26,890
Combined MPG
36
Horsepower
188
Your Comparison
2025 Toyota
Camry
Starting MSRP
$28,400
Combined MPG
52
Horsepower
203
Quick Category Winners
Value
Camry
Performance
Camry
Comfort
Tie
Fuel Economy
Camry
Reliability
Camry
Interior
Camry
Technology
Camry
Overall
Camry
Scorecard Comparison
7.8
Performance
8.2
8.1
Comfort
8.1
8.6
Value
9.0
8.2
Ownership Cost
9.1
7.8
Technology
8.3
8.1
Safety
8.6
7.9
Reliability
8.7
7.9
Interior Quality
8.5
Altima
Camry
CHOOSE THE ALTIMA IF YOU:
- Want comfortable, easygoing daily driving
- Prefer available all-wheel drive
- Value a quiet, relaxed cabin
CHOOSE THE CAMRY IF YOU:
- Want the safer long-term value pick
- Care most about fuel economy
- Want a lower-stress ownership experience
5-Year Ownership Cost
| Category | Altima | Camry | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | $5,900 | $4,250 | +$1,650 |
| Insurance | $6,500 | $6,500 | $0 |
| Maintenance | $3,900 | $3,900 | $0 |
| Repairs | $1,700 | $1,200 | +$500 |
| Depreciation | $14,200 | $11,450 | +$2,750 |
| 5-Year Total | $32,200 | $27,300 | +$4,900 |
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The Camry costs an estimated $4,900 less to own over 5 years.
Size Comparison
Altima
Camry
Altima
Camry
Diff
Length
192.9
192.1
+0.8
Width
72.9
72.4
+0.5
Height
56.8
56.1
+0.7
Wheelbase
111.2
111.2
0
Cargo Volumecu ft
15.4
15.1
+0.3
Trim-to-Trim Comparison
- Altima SvsCamry SE
- Altima SRvsCamry XLE
- Altima PlatinumvsCamry XSE Hybrid
Final Verdict
The Toyota Camry is the smarter overall pick across our scoring categories, especially in the areas it leads. The Nissan Altima remains a strong alternative if its standout strengths better match your priorities. Either way, both are credible choices in this segment.
Winner
Toyota Camry
Best For…
- CommutersCamry
- FamiliesTie
- Resale ValueCamry
- Driving EnjoymentCamry
- TechnologyCamry
- Best OverallCamry
Frequently Asked Questions
The Nissan Altima is better for shoppers who weight want comfortable, easygoing daily driving, while the Toyota Camry is better if you want the safer long-term value pick. Both compete closely overall.
Our scoring gives the edge to the Toyota Camry, though the Nissan Altima also performs well in long-term reliability data.
The Toyota Camry leads with up to 52 combined MPG versus 36 for the Nissan Altima.
The Nissan Altima is the better family pick thanks to its higher comfort scoring, slightly more usable cabin space, and a more relaxed ride.
Over a five-year ownership window, the Toyota Camry costs an estimated $4,900 less to own once you factor in fuel, insurance, maintenance, repairs, and depreciation.
The Toyota Camry tends to hold its value better in the used market, helped by stronger demand and a higher overall value score.