2015 Midsize Sedan Comparison - Kelley Blue Book

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For our most recent midsize sedan comparison test we rounded up a group of six strategically selected entries and headed out on a 400-mile loop. As is our way, we didn't pick a winner here. The comfortable and famously reliable Toyota Camry is absolutely the best choice for some buyers, while the sporty and stylish Mazda6 is the clear choice for others. Our goal is to help you pick your own winner.

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*Our comparison tests are different from most in that we keep the focus on comparison, not competition. We don't pick winners and losers because the right choice for one buyer is the wrong choice for another. Our goal here is not to tell you which car to buy, but to make it easier for you to decide which is best for you.

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Who else is here in 2020 just because he's also been blessed by the depreciation god

pandasworld

I love how the only American car gets called out for being unreliable lol.

mertz

I wish you guys would rate them more by best and worst. It seems to corporate friendly to just mention each one and then pretty much say they are all good. When I see the words, "comparison test" I always think I am going to get direct of opinions of overall best and worst. This is what I am looking for - direct comparisons, not overviews

adamwright

Honestly i think the Mazda 6 and the Honda Accord topped it all. There both very good/reliable Midsize cars and also look very good. But i think the 3rd and 4th place winners belong to the Practical/Roomy Sonata and Loved that said i think your best choice would be definitely the Honda Accord or Mazda 6. Both are excellent cars.

TheGroovey

Wheres the fusion, optima, passat, altima, and malibu?

goodthing

Really nice summary, and good strategy - everyone waits until the end for a winner. "The one to beat" up front, and everything else put in context of that choice, works really well for a segment that's got a lot of good choices.

dcuccia

The legacy and the sonata could be cousins

bluestarkad

Camry XSE all the way. Remember people, you're buying a MIDSIZE SEDAN, not a track monster. What are the most important things to look for in a midsize sedan? Reliability, comfort, initial price, re-sale value, fuel economy, and finally driving dynamics. I think the case can be made that the Mazda 6 is a more fun car to drive than the Toyota Camry XSE. However, what kind of reliability do you get from Mazda? The comfort issues and road noise were too much for me to seriously consider a Mazda 6. However, the exterior styling of the Mazda 6 is my favorite out of any in this segment. I test drove five different midsize sedans and this is how I'd rank them:

1. Toyota Camry - XSE
2. Hyundai Sonata
3. Mazda 6
4. Honda Accord
5. Subaru Legacy

Personally I don't think you can go wrong with any of these five cars; you just have to figure out what you want in a car. That being said, Toyota/Lexus has never failed me and I've owned and driven quite a few of them. Therefore after driving these cars, I ended up with an I4 Toyota Camry XSE and I think it's the perfect blend of everything I mentioned above.

EAS

Wonder why the Ford Fusion wasn't in the line up..

Reallyraywhat

I am an owner of a 2015 Mazda 3 2.5L hatchback and a 2011 Suzuki Kizashi. Although I have never driven any of the sedans I have seen them all in person at the auto show and at dealers. Having a mazda 3 I am very satisfied with the car and Mazda in general. The engine which is shared with the mazda 6 is very effortless and gets great fuel economy. The Mazda 6 is the most comfortable to sit in out of the other midsize sedan. The material quality are the best and I am very confident about its reliability. It is the only midsize sedan Made in Japan currently with the Kizashi now discontinued in north america. In Canada the Mazda 6 is very expensive and a fully loaded one would get close to 40k Canadian which you could get the camry with a v6 but I still think its totally worth it. The Hyundai sonata's interior is very underwhelming. The material quality on lower trims is poor with a lot of hard plastics on the door panels and dash. It is the worst performing in the iihs' small overlap crash test compared to its competitors and acceleration is slow even with the turbo model which still takes 8 seconds to 60mph definitely not a v6 alternative. I definitely would not recommend the Hyundai sonata to anyone. The Honda Accord is very roomy inside but it has a very boring interior. It is definitely showing its age compared to the other new or refreshed competitors. We had owned Honda's before including the 2003 civic and 2008 CRV we don't have any problems with it but we got rid of it because we are not really satisfied with how the car feels in general and we got tired of it really fast even though the car can last very long. This is definitely true for car enthusiast who want a car that delivers more than just reliability.

kizashi

which has the best transmission. In general which of the automakers is known for quality transmissions?

kckrol

The Mazda 6 is a great car. The Hyundai Sonata has an amazing amount of leg room for the rear seating.

Sinnerswing

The 2016 Accord has been spied testing and it looks like it's gonna be a big improvement from the current one. But until that arrives, I'll go for the Mazda6.

schxn

Man, I really love the Mazda6. The dealer I work at, I get to drive one everyday almost. But reliability concerns are too much for me to buy one. Anything from the i-Eloop system, to the main electrical systems, to the mechanical parts like the engine and transmission. They are all failing before 100, 000 miles and it makes me incredibly sad because these cars are a blast to drive and look awesome. Hopefully Mazda fixes these reliability issues!!

brandonfriesen