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2026 Hyundai Sonata vs 2026 Toyota Camry

Both are commonly cross-shopped against each other. Here’s how their real 5-year ownership costs actually compare, using real market pricing data rather than sticker price alone.

Pricing data refreshed monthly · last updated September 2026

2026 Hyundai Sonata

$33,6175-year total · $560/mo

Price: $31,191 · 28 MPG
Depreciation: $13,396 · Fuel: $7,500
Insurance: $7,750 · Maintenance: $3,000

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2026 Toyota Camry

$31,1595-year total · $519/mo

Price: $35,959 · 47 MPG
Depreciation: $13,683 · Fuel: $4,468
Insurance: $7,750 · Maintenance: $3,000

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2026 Toyota Camry costs $2,459 less to own over 5 years in this comparison — a difference of $41/month.

Most of the gap comes from fuel/energy ($3,032 higher for the Hyundai Sonata) and depreciation ($287 lower for the Hyundai Sonata).

After 5 years, the Hyundai Sonata keeps about 57% of its value and the Toyota Camry about 62%.

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