Toyota Camry vs Toyota Corolla
Side-by-side score breakdown across reliability, safety, value, performance, and technology.
What the Numbers Mean for You
- Up-front cost: the Toyota Corolla starts about $6,805 lower ($22,050 vs $28,855).
- Fuel: at 15,000 miles/year, the Toyota Corolla saves roughly $141/year ($1,500 vs $1,641) — about $705 over five years.
- Recalls: 2024 Camry: 1 NHTSA campaigns · 2024 Corolla: 2. Fewer for the Toyota Camry — recall repairs are free, but they cost you time.
- Biggest gap — value: the Toyota Corolla leads by 0.5 points (8.8 vs 8.3). In practice that means more car for each dollar at this price point.
Quick verdict: planning to keep it 8+ years? Lean Toyota Corolla (reliability edge). Care most about the drive itself? The Toyota Camry is the more rewarding pick.
Fuel estimates assume 15,000 miles/year at $3.50/gal. Recall counts from NHTSA at page build time. Scores are Carivo's editorial assessment informed by NHTSA, EPA, and manufacturer data — how we score →
