Top 10 Mid-Size Sedans in 2027 (Best Overall + Best Value)
By Kory White · Updated Oct 2026 · 7 min read
Direct answer
The best mid-size sedan in 2027 is the Toyota Camry: it starts at $29,700, is hybrid-only with 51 combined mpg on the 2026 LE, and IIHS lists it as a Top Safety Pick+. The best value is the 2026 Hyundai Sonata at $27,450, also a Top Safety Pick+. Only five mainstream gas or hybrid mid-size sedans are still sold new, so picks 6 to 10 are the electric Tesla Model 3, the Toyota Crown and three near-luxury sedans.
$65,200 for the E 350 Sedan; the E 350 4MATIC is $67,700; model year not stated on the page
Buyers who want a true luxury mid-size sedan and will pay for it
Pick by what you want
Best overall
2027 Toyota Camry
Best value
2026 Hyundai Sonata
Best gas sedan
2026 Honda Accord
Best AWD price
2027 Nissan Altima
Best electric
2026 Tesla Model 3
The ranking
1
2027 Toyota Camry
Photo: MercurySable99 / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Answrs VerdictTop award, 51 mpg combined.
Starting MSRP: $29,700 for the 2027 Camry LE, before destinationEPA mpg: 52/49 city/highway for the Camry LE per Toyota; EPA lists 51 combined for the 2026 hybrid LEIIHS: Top Safety Pick+ on IIHS's 2026 Camry page: Good in small overlap front, moderate overlap front and side, Acceptable in headlightsNHTSA stars: Could not be confirmed (the NHTSA ratings service returned no result for this model)Powertrain: All-hybrid; up to 232 net combined horsepower with available AWD
The 2027 Camry starts at $29,700 for the LE before destination and is now hybrid-only, with up to 232 net combined horsepower and available AWD. Toyota lists 52/49 mpg city/highway for the LE and EPA lists 51 combined for the 2026 hybrid LE. IIHS lists a Top Safety Pick+ on its 2026 page, with Good in small overlap front, moderate overlap front and side and Acceptable in headlights. NHTSA star ratings could not be confirmed.
Go ifBuyers who want the best mix of fuel economy and the top IIHS award in a mainstream sedan
Skip ifYou want a gas-only sedan; the Camry is now hybrid-only
Why #1 over #2: It matches the Sonata's Top Safety Pick+ and adds 51 combined mpg, though it starts at $29,700 against $27,450.
2
2026 Honda Accord
Photo: Elise240SX / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Answrs VerdictGas or hybrid, both well rated.
Starting MSRP: $28,395 for the Accord; the Accord Hybrid starts at $33,795EPA mpg: 29/37 city/highway for the Accord on Honda's page; 46/41 for the Accord HybridIIHS: Top Safety Pick on IIHS's 2026 Accord page: Good in small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side and headlightsNHTSA stars: Could not be confirmed (the NHTSA ratings service returned no result for this model)Fuel economy, EPA: 32 combined for the gas 2026 Accord and 48 combined for the Accord Hybrid
The Accord starts at $28,395, and the Accord Hybrid at $33,795. Honda lists 29/37 mpg city/highway for the gas Accord and 46/41 for the Hybrid. IIHS lists a Top Safety Pick on its 2026 Accord page, with Good in small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side and headlights. The Honda page does not state a model year, and NHTSA ratings could not be confirmed.
Go ifDrivers who want a gas sedan with a top IIHS award and a hybrid option
Skip ifYou want the very top IIHS tier; the Accord is a Top Safety Pick, not Top Safety Pick+
Why #2 over #3: It offers both a gas engine and a hybrid, at $28,395 against $27,690 for the K5, with a stronger IIHS result.
3
2026 Hyundai Sonata
Photo: MercurySable99 / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Answrs VerdictCheapest here, top award.
Starting MSRP: $27,450 for the 2026 Sonata and $29,200 for the Sonata Hybrid, before freightEPA mpg: 25/37/29 city/highway/combined for the 2027 Sonata FWD with the 2.5L; 47/56/51 for the Hybrid BlueIIHS: Top Safety Pick+ on IIHS's 2026 Sonata page: Good in small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side and headlightsNHTSA stars: 5 stars overall, 4 front, 5 side and 5 rollover for the 2025 Sonata FWDGeneration: IIHS says the current Sonata was redesigned for the 2020 model year
Hyundai lists the 2026 Sonata from $27,450 and the Sonata Hybrid from $29,200, before freight. IIHS lists a Top Safety Pick+ on its 2026 page, and NHTSA gave the 2025 Sonata FWD 5 stars overall, 4 front, 5 side and 5 rollover. EPA lists 25/37/29 mpg for the 2027 Sonata FWD with the 2.5L and 47/56/51 for the Hybrid Blue. IIHS notes this generation dates from the 2020 redesign.
Go ifValue shoppers who want the lowest published price here and a top IIHS award
Skip ifYou want the newest-generation sedan; this Sonata dates from the 2020 redesign
Why #3 over #4: It is the cheapest here at $27,450 and keeps a Top Safety Pick+, where the Altima and K5 earn no IIHS award.
4
2027 Kia K5
Photo: HJUdall / CC0 via Wikimedia Commons
Answrs VerdictQuick, but weaker IIHS.
Starting MSRP: $27,690 for the 2027 K5, excluding destination and handlingEPA mpg: 25/36/29 city/highway/combined for the 2027 K5 with the 2.5LIIHS: No award on IIHS's 2026 K5 page: Good in small overlap front, Poor in moderate overlap front, Marginal in sideNHTSA stars: 5 stars overall, 4 front, 5 side and 4 rollover for the 2025 K5 FWDEngine: K5 GT has a 2.5L turbo 4-cylinder with 290 hp
The 2027 K5 starts at $27,690, excluding destination and handling. EPA lists 25/36/29 mpg for the 2.5L, and the K5 GT adds a 290-hp turbo. NHTSA gave the 2025 K5 FWD 5 stars overall, 4 front, 5 side and 4 rollover. IIHS lists no award on its 2026 page, with Good in small overlap front but Poor in moderate overlap front and Marginal in side.
Go ifBuyers who want the most power for the money; the K5 GT lists 290 hp
Skip ifIIHS crash results matter most; the 2026 page shows a Poor moderate overlap front rating
Why #4 over #5: It starts at $27,690, below the Altima's $27,790, and the GT lists 290 hp, but both lack an IIHS award.
5
2027 Nissan Altima
Photo: MercurySable99 / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Answrs VerdictAWD at a low price, weak IIHS side.
Starting MSRP: $27,790 for the 2027 Altima; Nissan lists a $1,275 destination chargeEPA mpg: 26/36/30 city/highway/combined for the 2026 Altima FWD; 25/33/28 for AWDIIHS: No award on IIHS's 2026 Altima page: Good in small overlap front, Marginal in moderate overlap front, Poor in sideNHTSA stars: 5 stars overall, 4 front, 5 side and 5 rollover for the 2025 Altima FWDDrivetrain: AWD is offered; Nissan's page calls it a mid-size AWD sedan
Nissan lists the 2027 Altima from $27,790 and a $1,275 destination charge, and AWD is offered. EPA lists 26/36/30 mpg for the 2026 FWD and 25/33/28 for AWD. NHTSA gave the 2025 Altima FWD 5 stars overall, 4 front, 5 side and 5 rollover, while IIHS lists no award on its 2026 page, with Poor in side and Marginal in moderate overlap front.
Go ifShoppers who want an available-AWD mid-size sedan at a low price
Skip ifIIHS side-impact results matter; the 2026 page shows Poor
Why #5 over #6: It offers AWD and 30 combined mpg for FWD, against 29 for the K5, at $27,790.
6
2026 Tesla Model 3
Photo: Chanokchon / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Answrs VerdictThe one electric pick.
Starting MSRP: $36,990 for the entry Model 3 on Tesla's page, with 321 miles of EPA-estimated rangeEPA range: 321 miles and 139 MPGe combined for the 2026 Model 3 Standard RWDIIHS: No award on IIHS's 2026 Model 3 page: Good in small overlap front and side, Acceptable in moderate overlap front and headlightsNHTSA stars: Could not be confirmed (the NHTSA ratings service returned no result for this model)Performance: Tesla's page lists 0-60 mph in 5.8 sec next to the $36,990 price
Tesla lists the Model 3 from $36,990 with 321 miles of EPA-estimated range, and EPA rates the 2026 Standard RWD at 139 MPGe combined. IIHS lists no award on its 2026 page, with Good in small overlap front and side and Acceptable in moderate overlap front and headlights. Tesla's page lists 0-60 mph in 5.8 sec next to that price. NHTSA ratings could not be confirmed. EPA classes the Model 3 as a mid-size car.
Go ifBuyers ready to go electric who want a mid-size sedan with 321 miles of range
Skip ifYou need a gas or hybrid sedan, or want a price near $30,000
Why #6 over #7: It is the only electric pick, with 321 miles of range, but $36,990 is above the $29,700 Camry.
7
2027 Toyota Crown
Photo: Kevauto / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Answrs VerdictDifferent, and pricier.
Starting MSRP: $41,640 for the 2027 Crown XLE, before destinationEPA mpg: 42/38 city/highway for the XLE hybrid per ToyotaIIHS: IIHS lists the 2026 Crown as a large car with no award; Good in small overlap front and side, and no moderate overlap front ratingNHTSA stars: Could not be confirmed (the NHTSA ratings service returned no result for this model)Powertrain: Hybrid with 236 horsepower; the XLE lists all-wheel drive
The 2027 Crown XLE starts at $41,640 before destination, with a 236-horsepower hybrid, all-wheel drive and 42/38 mpg city/highway per Toyota. IIHS classes the Crown as a large car and lists no award, with Good in small overlap front and side and no moderate overlap front rating. NHTSA ratings could not be confirmed. EPA lists the 2026 Crown as a mid-size car.
Go ifBuyers who want a raised-roof hybrid sedan with all-wheel drive
Skip ifYou want a conventional mid-size sedan price; the Crown starts at $41,640
Why #7 over #8: It is a hybrid with all-wheel drive at $41,640, below the Lexus ES 350h at $51,095.
8
2026 Lexus ES
Answrs VerdictNear-luxury hybrid, unrated.
Starting MSRP: $48,895 for the electric ES 350e Premium; the ES 350h hybrid Premium is $51,095EPA mpg: 46 combined for the ES 350h; the ES 350e is rated 307 miles of rangeIIHS: No rating found for the redesigned 2026 ES on IIHS (the page returned not found)NHTSA stars: Could not be confirmed (the NHTSA ratings service returned no result for this model)Powertrain: 244 net combined hp for the 350h; 221 total system hp for the 350e
This is a near-luxury pick. Lexus lists the electric ES 350e Premium from $48,895 with 307 miles of range and the ES 350h hybrid Premium from $51,095 at 46 mpg combined. The 350h makes 244 net combined hp. We found no IIHS rating for the redesigned 2026 ES, and NHTSA ratings could not be confirmed.
Go ifNear-luxury buyers who want a hybrid ES at 46 mpg combined
Skip ifYou need a crash rating; none was found for the redesigned ES
Why #8 over #9: It gets 46 combined mpg from the hybrid, against 22 for the Cadillac CT5, but lacks a published crash rating.
9
2026 Cadillac CT5
Answrs VerdictStylish, weak at IIHS.
Starting MSRP: $49,200 for the 2026 CT5 Premium Luxury, which Cadillac calls a luxury mid-size sedanEPA mpg: 19/28/22 city/highway/combined for the 2026 CT5 RWDIIHS: No award on IIHS's 2026 CT5 page: Poor in moderate overlap front and side, and no small overlap ratingNHTSA stars: 5 stars overall, 5 front, 5 side and 5 rollover for the 2025 CT5 RWDEngine: 237 hp and 258 lb-ft from the 2.0L turbo 4-cylinder
This is a near-luxury pick. Cadillac calls the 2026 CT5 a luxury mid-size sedan from $49,200, with a 2.0L turbo making 237 hp. EPA lists 19/28/22 mpg for the RWD. NHTSA gave the 2025 CT5 RWD 5 stars overall, 5 front, 5 side and 5 rollover, but IIHS lists no award on its 2026 page, with Poor in moderate overlap front and side.
Go ifNear-luxury buyers who want rear-wheel drive and NHTSA's top overall rating
Skip ifIIHS results matter; its 2026 page shows Poor in two tests
Why #9 over #10: It earns 5 NHTSA stars overall at $49,200, which is less than the $65,200 E-Class.
10
2027 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan
Answrs VerdictLuxury, priced as such.
Starting MSRP: $65,200 for the E 350 Sedan; the E 350 4MATIC is $67,700; model year not stated on the pageEPA mpg: 25/33/28 city/highway/combined for the 2026 E 350IIHS: No award on IIHS's 2026 E-Class page: Good in small overlap front and side, Marginal in moderate overlap frontNHTSA stars: Could not be confirmed (the NHTSA ratings service returned no result for this model)Performance: 255 hp and 0-60 mph in 6.1 sec per Mercedes-Benz
This is the luxury pick, and Mercedes-Benz calls the E-Class a mid-size sedan. The E 350 starts at $65,200, with 255 hp and 0-60 mph in 6.1 sec; the E 350 4MATIC is $67,700. EPA lists 25/33/28 mpg for the 2026 E 350. IIHS lists no award on its 2026 page, with Marginal in moderate overlap front. The model year is not stated on Mercedes-Benz's page, and NHTSA ratings could not be confirmed.
Go ifBuyers who want a true luxury mid-size sedan and will pay for it
Skip ifBudget matters; it costs more than twice the Camry
How we ranked these
We kept new mid-size sedans that the maker or EPA lists for 2026 or 2027, then ranked them by the IIHS award on its 2026 page, published crash and fuel economy results, and starting MSRP. Prices are before destination unless noted. IIHS and NHTSA pages sometimes cover an earlier model year than the one shown; NHTSA star ratings for several models could not be confirmed and are marked that way, not treated as zero. Only five mainstream gas or hybrid mid-size sedans remain on sale (Camry, Accord, Sonata, K5, Altima), so we filled the rest with the electric Tesla Model 3, the Toyota Crown, and three near-luxury picks (Lexus ES, Cadillac CT5, Mercedes-Benz E-Class). EPA classes the Accord, K5 and Sonata as large cars by interior volume, but the makers sell them as mid-size sedans. Dropped: the Chevrolet Malibu, which The Drive reports is discontinued; the Subaru Legacy, which is not on Subaru's current lineup page; the Acura TLX, which is not on Acura's sedan lineup page; the Hyundai Ioniq 6, which Hyundai's site lists only as a 2025 model; the Mazda6 and Volkswagen Arteon, which EPA's 2026 list did not return; and the Volkswagen Jetta, which EPA classes as compact. See also /cars/best-compact-sedans-2027/, /cars/best-hybrid-sedans-2027/, /cars/best-electric-sedans-2027/, /cars/best-luxury-sedans-2027/ and /cars/best-sports-sedans-2027/. Photos are credited Wikimedia Commons or maker images; some show earlier model years of the same generation. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.
Questions people ask
What is the best mid-size sedan in 2027?
The 2027 Toyota Camry: it starts at $29,700, is hybrid-only with 51 combined mpg for the 2026 LE per EPA, and IIHS lists a Top Safety Pick+ on its 2026 page. The 2026 Hyundai Sonata also has a Top Safety Pick+ and starts lower at $27,450.
What is the best value mid-size sedan?
The 2026 Hyundai Sonata has the lowest starting MSRP here at $27,450 and a Top Safety Pick+ from IIHS. The 2027 Kia K5 at $27,690 and the 2026 Honda Accord at $28,395 are close behind.
Are there ten mainstream mid-size sedans left?
No. Only five mainstream gas or hybrid mid-size sedans are still sold new: the Camry, Accord, Sonata, K5 and Altima. We filled the list with the electric Tesla Model 3, the Toyota Crown and three near-luxury sedans, each labelled.
Is the Subaru Legacy still sold?
Subaru's current vehicle lineup page does not list the Legacy, so it is not on this list.
Starting MSRP on the maker page (USD, before destination unless noted) at a glance
2026 Hyundai Sonata$27,450
2027 Kia K5$27,690
2027 Nissan Altima$27,790
2026 Honda Accord$28,395
2027 Toyota Camry$29,700
2026 Tesla Model 3$36,990
2027 Toyota Crown$41,640
2026 Lexus ES$48,895
2026 Cadillac CT5$49,200
2027 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan$65,200
Starting MSRP on the maker page (USD, before destination unless noted), as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.
