2008 Toyota Camry

1. Motor TrendDetails/Subscribe

This head-to-head comparison pits three 2008-model sedans against last year's Motor Trend Car of the Year, the 2007 Toyota Camry. The Camry SE still emerges as the overall winner thanks to its excellent balance of performance and amenities.

Review: Comparison: 2008 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2008 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Nissan Altima vs. 2007 Toyota Camry, Ron Kiino

2. Edmunds.com

This comparison is similar to the Car and Driver article cited above. Interestingly, the decision here is almost exactly the opposite of Motor Trend's, with the Accord placing first, followed by the Altima, Malibu and Camry. This serves as a good counterpoint to Car and Driver's comparison test.

Review: Comparison Test: 2007--2008 V6 Family Sedans, Jason Kavanagh, Dec. 9, 2007

3. Car and DriverDetails/Subscribe

This comparative test places the Toyota Camry LE in competition with six other four-cylinder family cars. Editors note that the Camry offers a very relaxing and smooth ride, but that it lacks the playful character that makes several of its competitors much more fun to drive. It places fifth.

Review: 2008 Honda Accord vs. Nissan Altima, Chevy Malibu, Hyundai Sonata, Toyota Camry, Ford Fusion, Dodge Avenger, John Phillips, Mar. 2008

4. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe

Consumer Reports tests close to every family sedan around, including the 2008 Toyota Camry. It provides excellent documentation on predicted reliability, based on surveys of the owners of previous-year models.

Review: 2008 Toyota Camry Review, Editors of Consumer Reports

5. ConsumerGuide.com

ConsumerGuide.com conducts testing on just about every family sedan and scores each one against an average of its peers. The 2008 Toyota Camry is "Recommended," with especially strong scores for control design and class-related value.

Review: 2008 Toyota Camry, Editors of ConsumerGuide.com, Sept. 16, 2008

6. Edmunds.com

Editors at Edmunds.com note that the 2008 Camry has been surpassed in a number of ways by some other midpriced sedans, but that there's still much to appreciate about this model. In fact, they include the Camry in their list of recommended sedans.

Review: 2008 Toyota Camry Review, Editors of Edmunds.com

7. Kiplinger.comDetails/Subscribe

Kiplinger's reviews uniquely predict five-year service costs, three- and five-year resale value, and insurance costs. In the $25,000-to-$30,000 range, the Toyota Camry wins the "Best Resale" title, with an impressive three-year retained value of 63 percent.

Review: The Best Cars for 2008, Mark Solheim and Jessica Anderson, Mar. 2008

8. Kelley Blue Book

Although this is not a formal comparison, Kelley Blue Book provides price-based lists of editors' top picks for family sedans. Reviews of each vehicle offering a thorough, easy-to-read and consumer-friendly analysis of each model's performance and value are also accessible from here.

Review: Recommended Shopping Lists: Mid-Size Sedans, Editors of Kelley Blue Book