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User Ranking Drivers and owners ranked these cars in 9 categories.

#5
Best Midsize Sedans
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Based on 15 rankings.
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Based on 15 rankings.

New Car Pricing New listing price comparison and analysis.

2020 Toyota Camry
L FWD
MSRP
$24,425
Invoice
$22,349
Average Price Paid
$21,999
105 listings nationwide

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2020 Chevrolet Malibu
L FWD
MSRP
$22,095
Invoice
$22,073
Average Price Paid
$20,842
11 listings nationwide

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Pricing Analysis Price analysis based on recent sales data applied to current trim without options.

2020 Toyota Camry
L FWD
Fair Price
$23,071
Good Price
$21,085
Great Price
$19,949
2020 Chevrolet Malibu
L FWD
Fair Price
$21,474
Good Price
$20,341
Great Price
$19,693

Used Car Pricing Used listing price comparison and analysis.

2020 Toyota Camry
L FWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$23,462
9 listings nationwide

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2020 Chevrolet Malibu
L FWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$22,676

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Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2020 Toyota Camry
L FWD
Jeff Sabatini Test Drive Review:

If you can't beat them, join them. That seems to be Toyota's philosophy in updating the eighth generation of the Camry for the 2020 model year. This latest version of the perennial bes...

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2020 Chevrolet Malibu
L FWD
Kyree Williams Preview:

The Chevrolet Malibu is a midsize sedan competing with the likes of the Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, Toyota Camry, and Volkswagen Passat. The current generation debuted for 2016, then ...

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  • Look and Feel 7
  • Performance 7
  • Form & Function 7
  • Technology 7
  • Safety 9
  • Cost-Effectiveness 8
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User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

2020 Toyota Camry
L FWD
GuruMYM1L writes:
Great Look and Value
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Stacey writes:
I love this model. I love the extra upgrades. Still looking to purchase one for my daughter. She has the 201...
Family Car Ranked 2019 Toyota Sienna better.
"They were almost the same. Really didnt see any real difference. "
Value Ranked 2019 Toyota Sienna better.
"About the same. "
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Rgay writes:
Smooth and much more stylish
Handling Ranked 2020 Toyota Corolla better.
"Depend on which style you get, some Corollas have great handling."
Front Seats Ranked 2020 Toyota Corolla worse.
"Definitely auto seat adjustment!"
Cargo Capacity Ranked 2020 Toyota Corolla worse.
"Great space fora compact car."
Would Buy Ranked 2020 Toyota Corolla better.
"Test drove, gave me everything I needed and want, its a smart buy for a starter or economy. I purchased it!! Looking forward to enjoying a little luxury in a lesser deal for my life! Thanks!!!"
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2020 Chevrolet Malibu
L FWD
GuruC4G35 writes:
Power Ranked 2020 Dodge Charger R/T RWD worse.
"My choice "
Cargo Capacity Ranked 2020 Dodge Charger R/T RWD worse.
"My choice"
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Specs

2020 Toyota Camry
L FWD
2020 Chevrolet Malibu
L FWD
Powertrain 8-Speed Automatic Continuously Variable Transmission
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
Fuel Economy, City
29 MPG
29 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
41 MPG
36 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 14.5 gal 15.8 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
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160 hp @ 5,700 RPM
Torque
--
184 lb-ft @ 2,500 RPM
Cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
Compression Ratio
13:1
10:1
Displacement
2,500 cc
1,500 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.44 in x 4.07 in
2.91 in x 3.4 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags Standard Standard
Rear Side Airbags Standard Standard
Curtain Airbags Standard Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Overall 5 stars 5 stars
Front Crash Overall 5 stars 5 stars
Front Crash Driver 5 stars 5 stars
Front Crash Passenger 5 stars 5 stars
Side Crash Overall 5 stars 4 stars
Side Barrier Driver 5 stars 4 stars
Side Barrier Passenger 5 stars 3 stars
Side Pole Driver 5 stars 5 stars
Comfort and Convenience
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 5 seats 5 seats
Front Legroom 42.1 in 41.5 in
Back Legroom 38 in 38.1 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 14.1 cu ft 15.8 cu ft
Maximum Payload 925 lbs --
Exterior
Length 192.1 in 194.2 in
Width 72.4 in 73 in
Height 56.9 in 57.9 in
Wheelbase 111.2 in 111.4 in

Available Options

2020 Toyota Camry
L FWD

Exterior Colors

  • Celestial Silver Metallic
  • Galactic Aqua Mica
  • Midnight Black Metallic
  • Predawn Gray Mica
  • Super White

Option Packages

  • Paint Protection Film Hood and Door Package
  • Toyoguard Platinum
2020 Chevrolet Malibu
L FWD

Exterior Colors

  • Silver Ice Metallic
  • Summit White

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