Inside, the 2017 Toyota Camry treats passengers to a true sense of luxury. In addition to niceties like leather upholstery and heated seats, you’ll enjoy wide cushions and substantial head- and legroom. The Camry treats rear-seat passengers to more of the same. New parents will find it’s easy to install a rear-facing child seat back there, too.

Although the Camry comes in first, the Accord follows close behind. There’s a lot to like about its elegant design and spacious passenger accommodations. The front seats are big on support, making your commute a breeze. In back, passengers don’t have to worry about cramped shoulders, because the Accord fulfills your need for rear-seat space.

Once again, the 2017 Toyota Camry comes out on top. The central Entune touchscreen provides sharp graphics and an intuitive menu system. Thanks to the Siri Eyes Free technology, iPhone users can access apps without looking away from traffic. The USB interface makes it easy to connect your favorite devices to the Camry’s infotainment system.

The Accord’s central display is also large and clear. It features straightforward controls that are easy to use, even when you’re stuck in traffic. Its Android Auto and Apple CarPlay capabilities enhance smartphone integration, giving you the power to access your favorite apps on the central touchscreen.

Here the Honda Accord has a slight edge. It earns its best EPA ratings when you pair the Accord’s four-cylinder engine with the continuously variable transmission. Then you’ll see 27 city/36 highway mpg and impressive savings at the pump.

Still, the Camry manages to impress in this category. Its own four-cylinder engine combines a refined ride with money-saving fuel economy. When you choose the six-speed automatic transmission, the Camry earns 27/32 mpg.

In terms of passenger protection, the 2017 Toyota Camry surges ahead of the competition. In government crash tests, it earned a perfect five-star rating for overall protection. Tech gear, like the forward collision mitigation system, detects danger and helps you avoid careless mistakes.

The Honda Accord’s own high-tech driver aids can be a bit hypersensitive, alerting you to danger where other systems wouldn’t be so concerned. This mid-size sedan also scored well in crash tests, though, for impressive driver peace of mind. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the frontal collision intervention system a rare score of “Superior.”