Toyota Camry vs. Mazda 6

Compare repair costs, reliability, and owner reviews

Toyota Camry

$388
Average Annual
Repair Cost

Mazda 6

$481
Average Annual
Repair Cost

Overall Reliability Rating

4
Excellent
The Toyota Camry Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 3rd out of 24 for midsize cars. The average annual repair cost is $388 which means it has excellent ownership costs. Repairs are less severe and less frequent than the average car, so the Camry is one of the more reliable vehicles on the road.
4
Excellent
The Mazda 6 Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 6th out of 24 for midsize cars. The average annual repair cost is $481 which means it has lower than average ownership costs. The severity of repairs is low while frequency of those issues is average, so major issues are uncommon for the 6.
Cost
Average annual repairs total
$388
inexpensive
expensive
$481
inexpensive
expensive
Frequency
Average annual repair shop visits
0.28
not often
very often
0.4
not often
very often
Severity
Percentage of annual repairs that are urgent
11%
not urgent
urgent
9%
not urgent
urgent

Overall Car Ratings & Details

5 (44)
4 (139)
3 (72)
2 (20)
1 (5)
The Toyota Camry ranks highest in value and ranks lowest in fuel economy.
“The car has 170,000 miles on it but still works great as long as it receives regular maintenance. After 12 years the only problem I've come across is oil leaks which are easily fixed.”
“The car has 170,000 miles on it but still works great as long as it receives regular maintenance....”
5 (2)
4 (25)
3 (17)
2 (8)
1 (1)
The Mazda 6 ranks highest in value and ranks lowest in comfort.
“I've had my Mazda6 for 5 years, replacing a succession of Hondas and Acuras. I've found the car to be quite reliable, but with a few minor annoyances: squeaks from the dash, throttle-lag, and...”
“I've had my Mazda6 for 5 years, replacing a succession of Hondas and Acuras. I've found the car...”