The Toyota Camry Isn’t The Only AWD Sedan For Sale, Here Are 5 Alternatives To Consider

Toyota’s stalwart mid-sizer, the Camry, has been around for decades. It’s a familiar name in a category that is slowly dying out, as sedans are shunned for SUVs. But even with many leaving the space, there are still a few four-door options that might make you think twice. The latest Toyota Camry hails from the 9th generation that debuted for the 2025 model year. For 2026, a Nightshade Edition was added, taking the total number of available trims to five. 

And despite living in an SUV-saturated world, the Camry shifts numbers. Looking at 2025, its U.S. sales figures were a whopping 316,185 units. There’s also the matter of the Camry being available in all-wheel drive. Yes, for those who want that extra bit of all-weather traction, but don’t want to jump on the high-riding SUV brigade, your Camry can send power to all four wheels if you please. In AWD guise, the hybrid-only 2027 Camry gives you 232 horsepower and a sub-7-second 0-60 mph sprint time. 

Prices for the 2027 model start at $30,995 MSRP (inclusive of Toyota’s $1,295 destination charge) for the LE, rising to $37,395 for the XSE, while the all-wheel drive option adds another $1,525 across all models. That being said, the Camry isn’t the only AWD sedan out there. In fact, there’s a spate of competitors constantly nipping at the Camry’s heels, and sometimes scooting ahead too. To mix things up, we’ve selected three new options, as well as a couple of used alternatives. 

Kia’s K5 sedan is seeing sales growth, but it only has one model available with AWD: the GT-Line. It starts at $29,935 (including the $1,245 destination fee), with an extra $1,600 required to send power to all four wheels, which undercuts the most affordable AWD Camry on price. The 2027 Kia K5 GT-Line AWD model comes with a 186-horsepower naturally aspirated 2.5-liter four-pot. 

If all-wheel drive isn’t a must, then you can also consider the K5 GT, which adds a turbo and a sports-oriented dual-clutch automatic transmission. That model makes 290 hp and, although it’s front-wheel drive, it will get you a Camry-beating 0-60 mph time of just over five seconds. However, unlike the Camry, the Kia K5 currently has no hybrid option, although rumors suggest that could change. 

Unlike the Camry’s 8-inch infotainment screen found on lesser trims, the 2027 K5 gives you a 12.3-inch display no matter which trim you select. You can option a 12-speaker Bose sound system that outdoes the Camry’s available 9-speaker JBL setup on paper. The K5 is also roomier, with 105 cubic feet of passenger space versus 100 in the Camry, and a 16 cubic-foot trunk that slightly edges what the Camry offers.

The Kia K5’s platform sibling, Hyundai’s Sonata, has the same set of regular gasoline powertrains. And, just like the K5, the all-wheel drive variant is confined to being offered on its mid-tier trim: the SEL Sport. SEL Sport models start from $30,445 (inclusive of Hyundai’s $1,295 freight charge), making them slightly dearer than the K5 GT-Line. However, adding AWD to the Sonata SEL Sport costs $100 less than with the K5, at $1,500, and leaves it a touch cheaper than a base 2027 Toyota Camry LE AWD.

The 2026 Sonata offers a 191-horsepower non-hybrid powertrain, which is slightly more powerful than the Kia’s 186-hp unit. The Hyundai Sonata has one distinct advantage over the K5, though, so long as you’re willing to forgo that all-wheel drive capability. The Sonata gets the option of a hybrid drivetrain for the promise of fuel savings, which leaves it with a combined EPA estimate of 51 mpg vs. 27 mpg for the Sonata SEL Sport AWD and Kia K5 GT-Line AWD. 

The Toyota Camry has a combined EPA estimated mileage of 50 mpg for the LE all-wheel drive variant, but there’s another caveat if you’re looking for an alternative to it. The Sonata hybrid makes 192 combined horsepower versus the Camry’s 232 hp.

Toyota and Nissan have been competitors for ages, so it’s no surprise that Nissan makes a vehicle that goes head-to-head with Toyota in nearly every segment. There are four 2026 Altima trims available, with prices starting at $30,130 (inclusive of a $1,275 destination charge) for the base SV, but you’ll need to add an additional $1,500 to access the all-wheel drive system. 

The 2026 Altima is offered with a naturally-aspirated 2.5-liter inline-4 engine putting out 188 horsepower that pairs with a CVT. This powertrain doesn’t help the Altima’s 0-60 time, which comes in at 7.6 seconds for AWD models. The interior comes standard with a 6-speaker sound system and an 8-inch display for base trims. Buyers can opt for a 9-speaker Bose system and a 12.3-inch display, though. The Altima’s safety suite isn’t as comprehensive as the Camry; adaptive cruise control, for example, isn’t standard across the range.

Unlike Honda not equipping the long-running Accord with drive to all four wheels, Acura was game for it a couple of years ago. The TLX sedan bowed out in 2025, but there is always the used market. Bear in mind that this was a roughly $46,000 to $58,000 car in 2024, and you can see how premium it is. Today, the TLX has retained value remarkably well, and even used, may command a higher price than a base-spec AWD 2027 Camry. 

Both the 272-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-4 A-Spec trim and the 355-hp turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 Type S got Acura’s Super Handling All-Wheel Drive. An A-Spec version of the TLX could do the 0-60 mph sprint in around 6 seconds, while the Type S could show you 0-60 in 4.9 seconds — making both models comfortably quicker than a new Camry. The A-Spec and Type S also feature a 17-speaker ELS premium sound system and wireless phone charging, so despite being a bit longer in the tooth, the Acura shouldn’t leave you wanting on tech. 

The TLX Type S comes with dynamic styling on the dashboard, optional red seat upholstery, and a generous level of equipment, including a head-up display, additional seat bolster and thigh support adjustment, and rain-sensing wipers. However, with 93 cubic feet of interior volume, the TLX is a bit more constrained inside than the 2026 Camry. This is because the TLX is actually a segment-straddler. It’s larger than a compact but slightly smaller than your average midsizer. It also has only 14 cubic feet of cargo space.

Subaru is synonymous with all-wheel drive, so it’s no surprise that the Legacy makes this list. Sadly, the Subaru Legacy ended U.S. production in 2025, so we have to turn back the clock a couple years. When new, the 2025 Legacy cost between $27,980 and $41,280. And being a Subaru, it featured AWD as standard. Buyers could choose from a 182-horsepower naturally aspirated 2.5-liter 4-cylinder or a 260-hp 2.4-liter turbo unit, both of which paired with a CVT. And yes, these are flat-4 engines, with that signature Subaru burble. 

For performance seekers, the turbo variant can do 0-60 in just 5.7 seconds. Inside, the Legacy offers soft-touch surfaces and leather upholstery for higher trims. It’s also got Subaru’s vertically oriented 11.6-inch infotainment touchscreen dominating the center console on certain models. A 12-speaker Harman Kardon sound system is another nice feature available on the higher-end trims. In terms of safety, adaptive cruise control with lane-centering comes standard. While the Legacy’s 15 cubic foot trunk capacity is somewhat average for the segment, it has 104 cubic feet of interior space.