While the base price for the Legacy is a bit more you're getting  the All-Wheel Symmetrical Drive instead of a two wheel drive.  The Legacy has virtually the same gas mileage, larger cabin space, and an extra air bag, with a healthy list of other comfort features that come standard that the Camry does not have.  They're both great cars, but side-by-side, the advantage is with the Legacy.
           
    Subaru Legacy 2.5i Premium  vs Toyota Camry LE

    • Let's start with the biggest difference.   The Legacy has Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, and the Camry is a front-wheel drive.  When if comes to handling in the tough weather, or just hugging the road on a summer day, the Legacy is a clear winner.

    • On the total MSRP- Legacy $24,815 and the Camry at $23,935.  If you factor in that the Legacy has the All-Wheel Drive, plus a longer list of other standard equipment items, the Legacy offers a lot more for the money.   Legacy provides active front seat head restraints, windshield wiper de-icer, heated seats, automatic climate control,  leather wrap steering wheel, and Sirius XM, all standard, none of which are on the Camry.

    • Both cars earned IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus recognition.

    * MPG is comparable. Legacy is at 25/34  city to highway.  Camry is 25/35.  One would expect the Camry to be much higher, given that it is only a 2 wheel drive, so the advantage is really with the Legacy.

    • Camry sets up with a 2.5 liter in-line engine, with a 6 speed automatic transmission.  Legacy uses a boxer engine which has a lower center of gravity. It is a 2.5 liter, with continuously variable automatic transmission.

    • Legacy provides 104.6 cubic feet interior space, compared to the Camry's 102.7.  Legacy has the largest interior in the midsize sedan class.

    • Stretch out a bit more in the Legacy, with 42.9 inches legroom, to 41.6 for Camry.

    • Virtually equal in the trunk - Camry at 15.4 cubic feet, Legacy at 15. 

    There's more info if you need it at the Patriot Subaru Digital Showroom kiosk.  Touch-Screen ease, excellent side-by-side comparisons. 




    Patriot Subaru of Saco

    769 Portland Rd
    Directions Route One
    Saco, ME 04072

    • Sales: 207-284-7900
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