Toyota vs. Kia

2026 Toyota Camry

2026 Kia K5

Up to 51 MPG Combined (Standard hybrid engine across all trims)

30 MPG Combined (Base gas engine)

Up to 232 HP with available Electronic On-Demand AWD

191 HP on standard non-turbo trim

Standard ToyotaCare: 2 Years / 25,000 Miles complimentary factory maintenance

No Complimentary Maintenance standard

IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Award Winner

Did not achieve IIHS Top Safety Pick+

KBB Best Resale Value Award winner in its segment

Steeper 3-to-5 year depreciation rate

2026 Toyota Corolla

2026 Kia K4

Available Hybrid AWD for all-weather traction and 50+ MPG

No Hybrid Option available on base models

Standard Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 with Proactive Driving Assist

Base safety features require upgraded trim packages

Standard ToyotaCare: 2 Years / 25,000 Miles complimentary factory maintenance

No Complimentary Maintenance standard

IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Award Winner

Did not achieve IIHS Top Safety Pick+

Proven Long-Term Reliability (Consistently tops Consumer Reports ratings)

New model nameplate with unproven multi-year reliability

Higher Retained Value over 36 and 60 months

Lower historical resale retention

2026 Toyota RAV4

2026 Kia Sportage

236 HP (Standard hybrid system delivers instant electric torque)

187 HP on standard non-hybrid trims

Up to 43 Combined MPG on standard hybrid trims

28 Combined MPG on base gas trim

Up to 3,500 lbs Towing Capacity (TRD Off-Road / Woodland models)

2,500 lbs Max Towing on gas models

Standard ToyotaCare: 2 Years / 25,000 Miles complimentary factory maintenance

No Complimentary Maintenance standard

Rugged TRD Off-Road Trim with tuned suspension and all-terrain tires

Standard trims tuned strictly for pavement commuting

2026 Toyota Grand Highlander

2026 Kia Telluride

33.5 Inches 3rd-Row Legroom (Adult-friendly rear seating)

31.4 Inches 3rd-Row Legroom

Up to 97.5 cu. ft. Max Cargo Space behind first row

87.0 cu. ft. Max Cargo Space

Hybrid MAX Powertrain Available (362 HP / 400 lb-ft Torque)

Gas-only V6 engine (291 HP / 262 lb-ft Torque)

Up to 36 Combined MPG on Hybrid trims

22 Combined MPG overall average

Standard ToyotaCare: 2 Years / 25,000 Miles complimentary factory maintenance

No Complimentary Maintenance standard

2026 Toyota Sienna

2026 Kia Carnival

36 MPG Combined (Standard hybrid engine on all trims)

21 MPG Combined (Base V6 engine)

Available Electronic On-Demand AWD for rain/dirt traction

Front-Wheel Drive only on standard gas models

Standard ToyotaCare: 2 Years / 25,000 Miles complimentary factory maintenance

No Complimentary Maintenance standard

Super Long-Slide 2nd-Row Captain's Chairs with available ottomans

Fixed 2nd-row seat configuration on base trims

Proven Battery Durability backed by a 10-Year / 150,000-Mile Hybrid Battery Warranty

Shorter standard hybrid warranty coverage

2026 Toyota 4Runner

2026 Kia Sorento X-Pro

True Body-on-Frame Construction for heavy-duty off-road durability

Unibody crossover frame built for smooth roads

i-FORCE MAX Hybrid Available (326 HP / 465 lb-ft Torque)

2.5L Turbo (281 HP / 311 lb-ft Torque)

Up to 6,000 lbs Towing Capacity

4,000 lbs Max Towing

2-Speed Transfer Case with dedicated low-range 4WD

AWD system with electronic lock (no true low-range transfer case)

Standard ToyotaCare: 2 Years / 25,000 Miles complimentary factory maintenance

No Complimentary Maintenance standard

2026 Toyota Tacoma / Tundra

Kia Lineup

Dedicated Truck Platforms with proven steel frames and composite beds

No Direct Truck Competitor in the North American market

Up to 12,000 lbs Max Towing (Tundra i-FORCE MAX)

N/A

Segment-Leading Resale Value (Tacoma holds highest residual value in class)

N/A

Standard ToyotaCare: 2 Years / 25,000 Miles complimentary factory maintenance

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