2025 Nissan Altima vs. 2025 Toyota Camry

The 2025 Toyota Camry has gone all-hybrid, while the 2025 Nissan Altima keeps its well-established 2.5-liter gas engine. Both vehicles come with front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD). This guide compares everything from gas mileage and AWD systems to prices and everyday usability, helping you pick the right car for your Missouri driving needs. And if you need guidance on financing preapproval, our St. Louis Nissan dealership, AutoCenters Nissan, is here to help, so you can get the best possible deal.

Trims and Pricing

The trims and MSRPs for the 2025 Altima are:

• S: $27,000 FWD only
• SV: $27,430 FWD and $28,930 AWD
• SV Special Edition: $28,520 FWD and $30,020 AWD
• SR: $28,830 FWD and $30,330 AWD
• SL: $33,330 FWD and $34,830 AWD

For the Camry, the trims and MSRPs are:

• LE: $28,700 FWD and $30,2225 AWD
• SE: $31,000 FWD and $32,525 AWD
• XLE: $33,700 FWD and $35,225 AWD
• XSE: $34,900 FWD and $36,425 AWD

Powertrain and Fuel Efficiency

Toyota made every 2025 Camry a hybrid. All models get a 2.5-liter four-cylinder hybrid engine with an electric continuously variable transmission (eCVT) producing 225 horsepower with FWD or 232 horsepower with AWD. The LE with FWD achieves 53 mpg in the city, 50 mpg on the highway, and 51 mpg combined. The AWD LE gets 51 mpg in the city, 49 mpg on the highway, and 50 mpg combined. SE, XSE, and XLE FWD models achieve 48 mpg in the city, 47 mpg on the highway, and 47 mpg combined.

Nissan keeps it simple with the Altima’s 2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve gas engine and Xtronic CVT. You’ll get 188 horsepower and 180 lb-ft of torque with FWD or 182 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque with AWD. The S and SV trims with FWD get 27 mpg in the city and 39 mpg on the highway, while the SR and SL achieve 27 in the city, 37 mpg on the highway, and 31 mpg combined. AWD models deliver 25 in the city, 34 mpg on the highway, and 28 mpg combined.

For city driving, the Camry’s hybrid works well, but if you prefer conventional gas engines or mostly highway driving, the Altima performs better, plus Nissan’s Intelligent AWD helps in bad weather.

Ride, Handling, and AWD

Both cars offer AWD, but they manage traction differently. Toyota’s Electronic On-Demand AWD activates instantly when you need grip, thanks to sensors that detect the wheels slipping.

Nissan’s approach is more proactive. Its Intelligent AWD constantly checks road conditions and shifts power between front and rear wheels preemptively. The system automatically adjusts based on how you’re driving, whether wheels are slipping, and your steering inputs. This reduces stress during winter driving and prepares for unexpected spring downpours that can create slippery roads.

For typical Midwest driving, such as navigating snowy mall parking lots or dealing with sudden thunderstorms, both systems give you peace of mind. The difference is that Toyota reacts to problems while Nissan tries to prevent them.

Safety and Driver Assistance

Every 2025 Nissan Altima comes with Safety Shield 360 at no extra cost. This package gives you automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, rear automatic braking, rear cross-traffic alert, blind-spot warning, lane departure warning, and high-beam assist. All trims include safety tech that used to be exclusive to more expensive cars. Some models also offer ProPILOT Assist, which combines smart cruise control that keeps your distance from cars ahead with steering help to keep you centered in your lane on highways.

Toyota keeps pace with its Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 system on every Camry. You get precollision with pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane departure alert with steering assist, automatic high beams, dynamic radar cruise control, road sign assist, proactive driving assist, and lane tracing assist. The system spots both pedestrians and cyclists, which can help in neighborhoods and shopping areas where you’re likely to encounter both.

Safety ratings are excellent for both vehicles. The Altima earned a five-star overall rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, while the Camry got the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s Top Safety Pick+ award for 2025. The Altima also monitors your attention with its Intelligent Driver Alertness monitor, which can tell when you might be getting drowsy during long drives.

Cabin, Technology, and Infotainment

The Altima offers a large 12.3-inch high-definition color touch screen, available with the SV Premium Package. This package also cuts the cord with wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a wireless charging pad. Base models still give you an 8-inch screen with wired connections for your phone.

Toyota makes wireless connections standard across all Camrys. The base LE gets an 8-inch touch screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while higher trims offer a 12.3-inch screen. Qi wireless charging is available too. Toyota includes five USB ports throughout the cabin, so everyone’s devices can stay charged on longer trips.

Space, Comfort, and Practicality

The Altima prioritizes front-seat space with 43.8 inches of legroom versus 35.2 inches in the rear. Nissan’s Zero Gravity seats reduce pressure points during long drives, and its trunk offers 15.4 cubic feet of interior cargo volume.

The Camry offers front headroom of 38.3 inches and 37.6 inches of rear headroom. Legroom is 42.1 inches in the front and 38 inches in the rear, which is 3 inches more for back passengers than the Altima. The trunk capacity is 15.1 cubic feet, with a total passenger volume of 99.9 cubic feet (or 98.8 cubic feet with the moonroof).

The Altima comes out on top if you prioritize driver comfort and cargo flexibility, while the Camry excels if you frequently carry rear passengers. Both work well for everyday driving in St. Louis, just consider who rides with you most.

Find Your Perfect Match: Camry Hybrid vs. Altima

The Camry has its advantages, including decent fuel efficiency, but the Altima has more front space, lower prices across all models, a simpler gas engine, and top safety ratings. Call or visit us at AutoCenters Nissan in Herculaneum, Missouri, to arrange a test-drive of the 2025 Altima. Our team will talk you through all the 2025 Altima options, trade-in values, and our current offers, including a lifetime powertrain warranty and a 30-day return promise. Call 866-511-0190 or check out our new vehicles under $30,000 for current deals.