Midsize Car

Best Midsize Car Resale Value: 2021 Toyota Camry

Predicted Resale Value After 5 Years of Ownership: 40.9%

Best Resale Value Awards 2021 Vert Color RGB 99×142For years we’ve told folks they can’t go wrong with a Camry. Sound advice, especially now that the Toyota Camry has snatched the title of Best Midsize Car in the 2021 KBB Best Resale Value Awards.

What makes the Camry such a resale star? Most notably, the Kentucky-built sedan is as reliable as an anvil, and you can still get one powered by an honest V6 (as opposed to a turbocharged 4-cylinder). Also significant: You can order a 2021 Camry with all-wheel drive (AWD), which means this comfortable 5-seater can be enjoyed in snowy climes. The 2021 Toyota Camry also comes with a thorough safety suite that includes automatic emergency braking and radar cruise control.

From our Expert Review: “Compared to the Honda Accord, the Camry still isn’t quite as nimble, but it’s close. And as it’s long been, we think the Camry is slightly more plush riding than its Honda archrival. We are also fans of the Camry’s precise steering feel and smooth 8-speed automatic transmission, which you can also shift via paddles in some models.

“The standard 4-cylinder engine that powers the majority of Camrys will suffice for most buyers and has a satisfying blend of performance and efficiency. The optional V6 making over 300 horsepower can easily chirp the front tires.”

Continues our Review: “For 2021, Toyota has dropped the L trim, leaving the LE, SE, XSE, and XLE. The SE and XSE are the sportier pair, and the Camry TRD returns as the performance-oriented Camry. As the new entry model, the Camry LE is a solid value and comes with an 8-way power driver’s seat, 60/40-split/folding rear seats, an alarm system, and 17-inch alloy wheels.”

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Build and price your own 2021 Toyota Camry to see this week’s Fair Purchase Price, 5-Year Cost to Own, and more, or check out the Camry models for sale today at dealers near you.

You can also see more midsize cars or check out the full list of this year’s Best Resale Value Awards winners.

2nd Place: 2021 Honda Accord

Predicted resale value after 5 years of ownership: 38.0% of original sticker price

The Honda Accord is more of a driver’s car than the Camry, but it’s also an utterly dependable sedan. Learn more about the Accord or find one for sale near you.

3rd Place: 2021 Subaru Legacy

Predicted resale value after 5 years of ownership: 37.5% of original sticker price

With its robust chassis, modern tech suite, distinctive flat-4 engine, and get-anywhere AWD abilities, the Subaru Legacy induces tremendous loyalty among its owners. Learn more about the Legacy or find one for sale near you.