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Ford Focus vs Toyota Camry

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2018 Ford Focus

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2026 Toyota Camry

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Overview

SpecFord FocusSToyota CamryLE
Selected trimSLE
Body styleSedanSedan
Drivetrainfront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission5-speed manualcontinuously variable-speed automatic
Engine typegashybrid
Model year20182026

Pricing & market

SpecFord FocusSToyota CamryLE
MSRP$17,950 (best)$29,000
Lowest listing price$6,423 (best)$9,153
Median listing price$10,006 (best)$30,999
Highest listing price$15,717 (best)$46,938
For sale now4285 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecFord FocusSToyota CamryLE
Combined MPG28 MPG51 MPG (best)
City MPG25 MPG53 MPG (best)
Highway MPG34 MPG50 MPG (best)
Fuel tank12.4 gal13 gal (best)

Performance

SpecFord FocusSToyota CamryLE
Horsepower160 hp225 hp (best)
Torque146 lb-ft (best)—
Engine size2 L2.5 L (best)
CylindersI4I4

Size & capability

SpecFord FocusSToyota CamryLE
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume13.2 cu ft15.1 cu ft (best)
Curb weight2,928 lbs (best)3,450 lbs
Ground clearance—5.4 in (best)
Wheelbase104.3 in111.2 in (best)
Length178.7 in193.5 in (best)
Width71.8 in72.4 in (best)
Height57.8 in (best)56.9 in

Safety & recalls

SpecFord FocusSToyota CamryLE
NHTSA overall5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)4 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)4 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Side pole5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Rollover4 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)7None reported (best)

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimFord FocusToyota Camry
1

S

$17,950 MSRP(Currently comparing)

LE

$29,000 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

SE

$19,245 MSRP

LE

$30,525 MSRP

3

SE

$20,540 MSRP

SE

$31,300 MSRP

4

SEL

$21,870 MSRP

SE

$32,825 MSRP

5

SEL

$22,070 MSRP

Nightshade

$32,300 MSRP

6

Titanium

$24,270 MSRP

Nightshade

$33,825 MSRP

7

Titanium

$24,470 MSRP

XLE

$34,000 MSRP

8

ST

$25,170 MSRP

XLE

$35,525 MSRP

9

Electric

$29,120 MSRP

XSE

$35,200 MSRP

10

RS

$41,120 MSRP

XSE

$36,725 MSRP

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Ford Focus vs Toyota Camry FAQ

Which is better: 2018 Ford Focus or 2026 Toyota Camry?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2018 Ford Focus vs 2026 Toyota Camry on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2018 Ford Focus or 2026 Toyota Camry?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2018 Ford Focus starts lower at $17,950. Live Ford Focus listings start at $6,423. Live Toyota Camry listings start at $9,153.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2018 Ford Focus or 2026 Toyota Camry?
The 2018 Ford Focus leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (17,950).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2018 Ford Focus or 2026 Toyota Camry?
The 2026 Toyota Camry leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (51).
Which has better electricRangeMi: 2018 Ford Focus or 2026 Toyota Camry?
The 2018 Ford Focus leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (115).
Which has better horsepower: 2018 Ford Focus or 2026 Toyota Camry?
The 2018 Ford Focus leads on horsepower in this comparison (350).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2018 Ford Focus vs 2026 Toyota Camry?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Ford Focus (5/5 NHTSA overall); Toyota Camry (5/5 NHTSA overall).