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We ranked the best mid-sized sedans of 2024 based on their powertrains, interiors, technology, and options. Which car wins?We ranked the best mid-sized sedans of 2024 based on their powertrains, interiors, technology, and options. Which car wins?
Ranking the Best Mid-Size Sedans of 2024
Looking for a great daily driver but not interested in an SUV? The mid-sized sedan may be your best bet. These moderately sized four-door cars provide shoppers with great passenger space, the latest automotive safety tech, efficient powertrains, and some sporty exteriors. The mid-size sedan competition has lightened up over the years, but the brands that are still in the segment offer some great cars for affordable prices. Here are our picks for the best mid-sized sedans of 2024.
6. Subaru Legacy
The Breakdown
Standard AWD
Punchy turbo engine
Excellent safety features
Underwhelming transmission
Less warranty coverage than competitors
Hard to navigate infotainment system
A decent overall value
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7.25/10
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MSRP
$25,985 – $39,285
BEST FUEL ECONOMY
27 City / 35 Hwy (MPG)
The Subaru Legacy is a great option for those that need an all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle as Subaru’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system is the best in the business and standard equipment even on base models. The standard 2.5L flat-four engine that powers this drivetrain makes 182 horsepower and 176 lb-ft of torque. Higher trim levels on the Legacy gain access to a 2.4L turbocharged flat-four that bumps up power to 260 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque at the expense of fuel efficiency. Both engines are mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT). Inside, the Legacy has a nicely laid out cabin space with available leather upholstery. It’s spacious for passengers and offers 15.1 cu-ft of space in the trunk. On the tech front, Subaru installed a stack of 7-inch screens for infotainment and climate controls on the base model, but higher trims gain access to the great 11.6-inch vertically oriented infotainment touchscreen. Evey Subaru Legacy also benefits from the EyeSight driver assistance package that includes great features like lane-keep assist, and adaptive cruise control.
5. Nissan Altima
The Breakdown
Steadfast design
Respectable fuel economy
Comfortable Cabin
Subpar technology
Basic warranty coverage
Dated interior
It’s time for a big change
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7.75/10
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MSRP
$26,845 – $36,545
BEST FUEL ECONOMY
27 City / 39 Hwy (MPG)
The current generation of the Nissan Altima is getting a bit long in the tooth, but it’s still a decent mid-sized sedan at an affordable price for the 2024 model year. Nissan offers the Altima standard with a naturally aspirated 2.5L four-cylinder engine making 188 horsepower and 180 lb-ft of torque. This engine is mated to a CVT that can send power to the front wheels or all four optionally. The other available engine is a turbocharged 2.5L four-cylinder that can generate 248 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque that’s also mated to a CVT, but is only available with FWD. looking inside the Altima you’ll find a nicely proportioned and comfortable interior that is a little dated but still provides modern tech like a standard 8-inch or optional 12.3-inch infotainment system. Rounding out this sedan is its nice list of standard advanced safety features like lane departure warning, forward collision mitigation, and so much more.
4. Kia K5
The Breakdown
Outstanding warranty
Above average safety aids
Excellent interior quality
Bland base engine
GT overpowers FWD
AWD limited to GT-Line trim
A well-rounded Sedan
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9/10
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MSRP
$26,515 – $32,915
BEST FUEL ECONOMY
27 City / 37 Hwy (MPG)
Kia’s K5 is a sporty looking mid-size sedan that offers some great standard features for a great price. That standard 1.6L four-cylinder powering the K5 is a little lackluster but provides commendable fuel economy. It’s mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission and can be paired with either a FWD or AWF drivetrain. If you’re looking for a little more power from this sedan, the GT trim level features a 2.5L turbocharged four-cylinder engine making 290 horsepower and 311lb-ft of torque. Coupled with this power increase is an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission as well as some added performance items, but it is only available with FWD. What really makes the 2024 Kia K5 an enticing vehicle is the value you get from this vehicle. It features a nicely designed interior that’s installed with an 8-inch infotainment touchscreen as standard or a 10.3-inch unit on higher level trims. The standard safety suite includes automatic emergency braking, blind spot detection, lane keep assist, and more. Kia’s sedan is furthered by their extensive 100,000-mile/10-year powertrain warranty.
3. Toyota Camry
The Breakdown
Great V6
Excellent hybrid fuel economy
Solid safety equipment
Underwhelming interior
Very limited AWD availability
Weak four-cylinder engines
It’s time for an all-new Camry
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9.1/10
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MSRP
$27,515 – $34,580
BEST FUEL ECONOMY
51 City / 53 Hwy (MPG)
The 2024 Toyota Camry is virtually a carryover from last year, but it’s still one of the best mid-sized sedans on the market. Toyota offers a reliable 2.5L four-cylinder engine in the Camry that makes just 203 horsepower and 182 lb-ft of torque. That power is directed to the front wheels through an 8-speed automatic transmission, but AWD is available for the small engine setup too. For those that want better savings on fuel economy, Toyota provides a hybrid powertrain option that’s able to achieve 51 mpg in the city and 53 mpg on the highway. There’s also the more aggressive V6 engine on higher trims. It’s only available with the FWD drivetrain, but you gain 301 horsepower to make one mean mid-size sedan. Inside the Camry is a wonderfully designed cabin that offers a generous amount of passenger room. Infotainment systems range from 7-inch to 9-inch screens featuring the great Entune 3.0 system. Toyota rounds out the Camry with a decent list of standard advanced safety features like lane-keep assist and adaptive cruise control, but it’s the two years or 25,000 miles of complimentary maintenance that sweetens the deal.
2. Hyundai Sonata
The Breakdown
Excellent interior
Great engines
Industry-leading warranty
Limited AWD availability
No manual gearbox option
A proper N version would be great
Exceptional value
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9.25/10
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MSRP
$28,615 – $38,315
BEST FUEL ECONOMY
25 City / 36 Hwy (MPG)
Hyundai updated their Sonata for 2024 to feature a modern front facia that utilizes a full-length daytime running light. The Sonata lineup has also been simplified to just five trim levels of which there are three different engines. The first is the standard 2.5L four-cylinder engine making 191 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque. This setup is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission and can be had as either FWD or AWD. The next option is the fuel-efficient hybrid powertrain that utilizes a 2.0L four-cylinder and an electric motor to achieve 50 mpg in the city and 54 mpg on the highway. Finally, Hyundai provides the N-Line with a turbocharged 2.5L four-cylinder engine making 290 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque paired with an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission.
Inside the 2024 Hyundai Sonata has been updated to be tech forward and eye-catching. Passengers can enjoy accommodating space and comfortable seating. The biggest update though has to be that spanning set of curved screens utilized for the 12.5-inch infotainment system and the 12.3-inch driver display. It’s a feature typically found in high-end models usually, but Hyundai offers the setup as standard equipment. Furthering the Sonata’s value is the long list of advanced safety and driver assistance features as well as the significant 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain coverage that’s paired with three years or 36,000 miles of complimentary maintenance.
1. Honda Accord
The Breakdown
Great fuel economy
Above-average interior
Excellent safety package
Underwhelming engines
FWD only
Limited configurability
The leader in the segment
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9.5/10
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MSRP
$28,990 – $39,985
BEST FUEL ECONOMY
51 City / 44 Hwy (MPG)
Taking the top spot for mid-sized sedans in 2024 is the Honda Accord. The 2024 model is a continuation of the all-new generation that debuted last year and as such has virtually no changes between them. The Accord can be found with either a turbocharged 1.5L four-cylinder that makes 192 horsepower and 192 lb-ft torque or a hybridized 2.0L four-cylinder making 204 horsepower and 247 lb-ft of torque. Both engine options are mated to a CVT and are only available as FWD. It isn’t an exciting set of powertrain options, but they are both reliable and fuel efficient, which is ideal for a daily commuter.
Stepping inside you’ll find a modern, clean design that features some of the best passenger space and comfort in the segment. The 16.7 cu-ft in the trunk is one of the largest spaces for the group too. The tech found in the Honda Accord includes a standard 10.2-inch digital gauge cluster and a standard 7-inch infotainment touchscreen or an available 12.3-inch unit. Honda also includes a great list of advanced safety and driver assistance features like adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning, and pedestrian detection. Further sweetening the deal, the 2024 Honda Accord comes with two years or 24,000 miles of complimentary scheduled maintenance.
