Camry Wins Edmunds' Inside Line Family Sedan Comparison Test

Santa Monica, CA - Inside Line today announced the 2007 Toyota Camry has won the latest six-cylinder family sedan comparison test, which is described in full at V6 Family Sedan Comparison Test.

Inside Line recently compared three 2006 six-cylinder sedans to the 2007 Camry V6 newcomer. Each promises functionality and value: the Ford Fusion SEL V6, with an MSRP of $25,650 USD, a 221-hp engine and six-speed automatic transmission; the Hyundai Sonata V6, with an MSRP of $24,895 USD, a 235-hp engine and five-speed automatic transmission; the Honda Accord EX V6 sedan, with an MSRP of $29,850 USD, a 244-hp engine and five-speed automatic transmission; and the Toyota Camry, with an MSRP of $30,840 USD, a 268-hp engine and six-speed automatic.

"The Camry's point total edged out the Accord's by 0.64, but there really was no dispute as to which of these four cars should win the comparison," reports Chief Road Test Editor Chris Walton. "The 2007 Camry is a do-it-all automobile, the one that pleases mom and dad and impresses the boss without embarrassing the kids. The V6 Camry makes the dash to 60 mph in less time than a recent BMW 330i did, it was nearly as quiet as a Bentley Flying Spur at idle and wide-open throttle, and its 22 city/31 highway fuel economy rating matches that of a four-cylinder Honda Civic Si. Pretty impressive stuff to say the least."

The Honda Accord came in second and was praised for its feature content, conservative styling, solid performance, undeniable reliability and competitive pricing. The Hyundai Sonata took third place and was particularly impressive on the highway, where it delivers a quiet and luxurious ride. The Ford Fusion, landing in fourth place, offers "bold Buck-Rogers-meets-the-American-family styling... a welcome breath of fresh air in the me-too world of back-swept pointy-tipped headlamps and 'four-door coupe' rooflines," according to Walton.

Vehicle Rankings from V6 Family Sedan Comparison Test
1. 2007 Toyota Camry XLE V6
2. 2006 Honda Accord EX V6
3. 2006 Hyundai Sonata LX V6
4. 2006 Ford Fusion SEL V6

(Source: Business Wire)

[drunken_panda]

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[02AspenGreen]

You just finding out about this? They just postin it on the main page?

[mox]

No comparisons with the Altima/Maxima ?!?

[The Kev Master]

Since Ford finished behind Hyundai, I guess we know their state of affairs and it looks like dropping the Taurus line is going to do nothing for them.

FORD = Failure Of Research & Development

[EchoHoLiK]

^^^ oh no, dsmnick is gonna be livid when he sees your remark...

[pjsammy]

the only thing I wanna know is is this the same kev master from slickdeals? If so, why are you referring to yourself as "I"?!?!

[EchoHoLiK]

^^^ Is he supposed to refer himself in the 3rd person?

[dsmnick]

Originally Posted by EchoHoLiK

^^^ oh no, dsmnick is gonna be livid when he sees your remark...

I swear, you and RAV4 obssess over my posts. Do they really bother you that much? Sounds like you're the one that needs the hobby...

[EchoHoLiK]

Originally Posted by dsmnick

I swear, you and RAV4 obssess over my posts. Do they really bother you that much?

haha, quite the opposite. I couldn't care less about most of your posts, so they don't bother me at all. As for the previous remark, I forgot to add in the old faithful smilie but it's obviously meant to be a joke.

Originally Posted by dsmnick

Sounds like you're the one that needs the hobby...

No thanks, got a job and my time spent on TN is much much less than usual. At least I don't frequent a pro-domestic forum to impose any import-gospels down people's throats