Toyota Camry Vs. Honda Accord 2026 Sales: It’s Not Even Close

In the United States, the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord have been the most popular midsize sedans across multiple generations. Flashier competitors like the Kia K5 have been unable to seriously challenge the Japanese duo, while others—like the Mazda 6 and Volkswagen Passat—were discontinued in this market years ago. The latest sales figures reported for 2026 underline the continued dominance of the Camry and Accord, but while one sedan remains far ahead of the other, the gap is closing somewhat.

Camry Vs. Accord 2026 Sales

2026 Toyota Camry

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The Camry and Accord have both seen an increase in sales in 2026 so far. Their high-value pricing and proven reliability remain as relevant as ever, while each car’s hybrid powertrain is the answer to high gas prices. Here’s a look at how each sedan has performed.


	September 2026	% Change	Calendar Year-to-Date	% Change
Toyota Camry	25,350	+3.4%	260,684	+11.2%
Honda Accord	16,507	+27.7%	145,521	+32.7%

The Camry remains far ahead of the Accord, with a lead of 115,163 units through September 2026. However, the Accord’s growth has been more impressive this year. At this stage of 2025, the Camry had a lead of 124,749 units, so while the Accord is still far away from toppling its rival, it has managed to chip away at the Camry’s enormous lead.

Toyota now sells only hybrid Camry sedans, while Honda still sells a cheaper ICE Accord. In the third quarter of 2026, 44% of all Accords sold were hybrids, so the demand for the cheaper gas model is still strong. The Camry is still the best-selling Toyota of 2026, due in part to supply issues affecting the RAV4 crossover.

Ultimately, both sedans are still well ahead of rivals. For instance, Kia has sold only 58,681 K5 sedans through September.

Which One Should You Buy?

2026 Toyota Camry

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There’s no wrong choice between the Camry and Accord. Both are likely to provide years of fuss-free, comfortable, and reliable motoring without costing owners the earth. At $28,395, the Honda starts cheaper due to the availability of a non-hybrid powertrain. The 2026 Camry starts at $29,600, but that gets you a hybrid mill that’s more powerful and efficient than the Accord at the same price.

The Camry gets up to 51 mpg combined, edging the Accord Hybrid’s 48 mpg combined. A major advantage in the Camry’s favor is the availability of all-wheel drive, which the Accord doesn’t offer. The Honda is slightly nicer to drive, with sharper handling and a smooth ride, while both cars perform similarly in hybrid guise.

If you can only spend up to $30,000, we’d choose the Camry for its combination of performance and efficiency. Above $35,000, the premium feel of the Accord will make it a more tempting purchase for some. These sedans show that ubiquitous crossovers have not completely eroded the appeal of an honest, affordable sedan.