2024 Toyota Camry vs. Nissan Altima

If you’re looking for a sleek, reliable new sedan in the San Pablo area, Hanlees Hilltop Toyota has got you covered! We’ve got a full inventory of new and pre-owned Toyota vehicles to choose from, ranging from sporty sedans to rugged pickup trucks and everything in between. Whatever your budget or driving needs may be, we’re confident we can find you something to love in our lineup! One of our most iconic models is the Toyota Camry, a four-door sedan that boasts exceptional fuel economy and premium features inside the cabin. It’s a great choice, but how does it compare to other popular sedans like the new Nissan Altima? Check out the comparison guide below for all the details, then head to our inventory to see what we have available.

Altima vs. Camry: Trim Levels

First, let’s see what models are offered by Toyota and Nissan for their respective sedans. While the Camry is a bit pricier than the Altima (costing about $700 more on its base-level trim), it gives drivers an impressive thirteen trims to choose from–including hybrid models–while the slightly cheaper Nissan Altima only comes with five trims. Here’s the full list:

2024 Toyota Camry Trim Levels

• LE
• SE
• SE Nightshade
• XLE
• XSE
• TRD
• XLE V6
• XSE V6
• LE Hybrid
• SE Hybrid
• SE Nightshade Hybrid
• XLE Hybrid
• XSE Hybrid

2024 Nissan Altima Trim Levels

• S
• SV
• SR
• SL
• SR VC-Turbo

Altima vs. Camry: Performance

Now let’s take a look at what you’ll find under the hood of these two sedans. They both come with multiple engine options, but the Toyota Camry has the advantage in a few important categories. Not only does its 3.5L V6 outpower the Nissan Altima’s VC-Turbo powertrain, but the Camry comes with a third hybrid powertrain for Berkeley drivers looking to maximize their fuel efficiency! Compare performance specs below:

2024 Toyota Camry Powertrains

2.5L Dynamic Force Engine

• 203 horsepower
• 184 lb-ft of torque
• 28 City / 39 Highway MPG**

3.5L V6 Engine

• 301 horsepower
• 267 lb-ft of torque
• 22 City / 32 Highway MPG**

2.5L 4-Cylinder Hybrid Engine

• 208 combined horsepower
• 163 lb-ft of torque
• 44 City / 47 Highway MPG**

2024 Nissan Altima Powertrains

2.5L Direct Injection Engine

• 188 horsepower
• 180 lb-ft of torque
• 28 City / 39 Highway MPG

2.0L VC-Turbo® 4-cylinder Engine

• 248 horsepower
• 273 lb-ft of torque
• 25 City / 34 Highway MPG

Find Your Next Ride at Hanlees Hilltop Toyota!

Now that we’ve gone over the details of the Nissan Altima and Toyota Camry on paper, you might want to see how the Camry handles on the road for yourself! To set up a test drive of an available model around El Cerrito, just contact our office and we’ll get you behind the wheel in no time. You can also head to our model research hub for more information on the other Toyota vehicles in our current lineup.