2024 Subaru Legacy vs. 2024 Toyota Camry Comparison – Kelley Blue Book

Who says people don’t want sedans anymore? While some automakers have moved beyond that business, the remaining ones are churning out many outstanding vehicles. Not only do modern midsize sedans offer some of the traits utility vehicles offer, they typically cost less. Fortunately, Subaru and Toyota still take the sedan market seriously, producing great machines like the 2024 Subaru Legacy and 2024 Toyota Camry. Let’s dig into these two.

2024 Subaru Legacy

With its off-road-capable crossover siblings getting a lot of the limelight, the Legacy sometimes gets overlooked — but not now. It’s affordable, spacious, handsome, and with standard all-wheel drive (AWD), imminently practical no matter the season.

The 2024 Subaru Legacy comes standard with an 182-horsepower 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine, which is capable and efficient. However, if you want to amp up the driving fun, buyers can select the 260-hp 2.4-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder. Just know that there’s a tradeoff in fuel economy for the power upgrade.

Prices start at $26,015, including the destination charge, for a base model with excellent fuel economy and good safety scores — plus AWD, which can make tackling conditions such as rain and snow easier. There are five trim levels: base, Premium, Limited, Sport, and Touring XT.

Subaru Legacy Highlights

Safety system: Several standard safety features are bundled into the EyeSight Driver Assist system, including automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, and more.

Power move: A 182-hp 4-cylinder is standard, but for more excitement — and a 40% boost in power — a 2.4-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder developing 260 hp is available.

All-wheel drive: Want AWD? No worries. You won’t pay extra for it — which you do on the Camry — it’s standard equipment on the Subaru Legacy.

Check this week’s Fair Purchase Price or see the Legacy models for sale near you.

2024 Toyota Camry

Now in its eighth iteration, the 2024 Toyota Camry may be considered the poster child for continuous improvement. Once a staid, nondescript 4-door sedan, the Camry’s sleek exterior combined with Toyota’s sterling reputation makes for a compelling offering.

However, that’s just the starter package. The Camry is also available with all-wheel drive or a 301-hp V6 that’s quite a bit more potent than the standard 203-hp 4-cylinder. Additionally, the Camry is available as a hybrid, which we review separately. Not only does the Camry handle well and look great, but it’s roomy and comfortable inside with a load of leading safety and convenience technology. Pricing starts at $27,515.

Toyota Camry Highlights

Being entertained: The Camry has a user-friendly infotainment system with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto phone integration, Amazon Alexa compatibility, satellite radio, Bluetooth, and two USB ports. A 7-inch touchscreen is standard, with a 9-inch equivalent available.

Safe space: With Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ as standard equipment, you get features like adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, and intersection assistance. A 5-Star rating from NHTSA also offers peace of mind, just like the Legacy.

Choice of powertrains: The main engine in the range is a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder unit making 203 hp, but a power jump is available from the Camry’s optional 3.5-liter V6, putting out 301 hp.

Check this week’s Fair Purchase Price or see the Camry models for sale near you.

Similarities

The Subaru Legacy and Toyota Camry are safe, practical sedans offering a mix of performance and style at a reasonable price.

Conclusion

It’s a pick ’em on paper. These sedans are comparable in many ways, but the base engine in the Camry is both more powerful and more efficient than the one in the Legacy. However, the Subaru Legacy has the perks of standard AWD at a more affordable price point. Both of these sedans are winners. The only question is which one wins your heart?

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