Reasons the Toyota Camry Is a Better Purchase Than the Honda Accord

There are reasons why the Toyota Camry is a better purchase than the Honda Accord, and we at Hiland Toyota in Moline have put together what you need to know about the efficient engines, comfortable interiors, contemporary tech, and advanced safety features both these vehicles offer.

The Toyota Camry and Honda Accord offer many advanced safety features, each offering its comprehensive safety system suite. However, the Camry has cutting-edge features galore, with an available 9-inch touchscreen with an intuitive design and many features to access. Both the Camry and the Accord come standard with a 7-inch touchscreen. The Camry also has a standout design and many options and trims for the car, like the available Camry SE Nightshade Edition, which has various touches of sporty and elegant accents throughout. The Camry also has mixed touches of sporty and elegant accents throughout the cabin that the Accord lacks. If tech and design are your main focus when shopping for a vehicle at Hiland Toyota in Moline, IL, consider that fact a reason you should choose the Toyota Camry as the better purchase over the Honda Accord. 

Each sedan comes equipped with its brand's unique collection of advanced driver assistance and safety features as standard equipment. In the Accord, you get Honda Sensing® with features like the Collision Mitigation Braking System, road departure alleviation, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, and traffic sign recognition. You also get a rear camera in both models. Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5+ is the standard collection of driver assistance features in the Camry, and it features pre-collision system w/ pedestrian detection, lane departure alert w/ steering assist, automatic high beams, lane tracing assist, road sign assist, and dynamic radar cruise control. The Toyota Camry is a better overall purchase than the Honda Accord, including affordability and cost of ownership. Have the Hiland Toyota Sales experts detail the cost differences between maintenance and purchase prices, and you'll agree. Toyota offers 13 trims for the Camry in gas-powered and hybrid models, whereas the Honda Accord has six trim choices in gas-powered and hybrid configurations. If you're looking for a car with options, whether it runs on gasoline or battery power, the Toyota Camry beats out the Accord. Both offer roomy, comfortable interiors and seating for up to five passengers, with 42.1 inches of front seat legroom and 38 inches of rear seating legroom in the Camry or 42.3 inches of front legroom and 40.8 inches of rear legroom in the Accord. With a robust 301-horsepower V-6 engine available on the Toyota Camry, the performance of this car easily outshines the Honda Accord. The Camry also offers a sport-tuned suspension for an enhanced, sporty driving experience that delivers superior handling. You can also get a Toyota Camry with all-wheel drive, whereas the Honda Accord doesn't offer all-wheel drive. Performance and handling are another reason the Toyota Camry is a better purchase than the Honda Accord.

Hiland Toyota knows these vehicles are top-rated and fit the bill for most drivers whether they need a commuter, long-trip sanctuary, or an easy-to-drive vehicle. The choice comes down to what you want in a vehicle, your budget, and your style. Stop by Hiland in Moline to test drive both, learn about the specials and lease offers, and see how we can get you behind the car of your choice with flexible financing and low payments. We're here to help you decide why a Toyota Camry is better to purchase than the Honda Accord and to see you drive away happy!