Toyota Camry vs. Saturn Aura Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Aura to the dealership as the Toyota Camry. As far as fuel economy, the Saturn Aura bests the Toyota Camry. The Camry will tax your gas budget considerably more than the Aura will. The Camry isn't much less pricey than the Saturn with respect to MSRP.

Utility
Neither the Toyota Camry nor the Aura has a marked advantage regarding seating capacity.

Convenience
You'll most definitely take the Toyota Camry for a fill-up almost as often as the Aura.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Saturn offers a bit more head room than the Toyota Camry, there really isn't much of a difference. The Toyota Camry is not particularly more spacious for your passengers than the Saturn Aura.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Toyota Camry than the Saturn Aura because of its larger tank. The Toyota Camry and the Saturn Aura compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Toyota Camry packs quite a punch and will knock the Saturn down a few rungs. On the flip side, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Toyota Camry is most certainly more maneuverable than the Aura, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; however, bear in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Saturn Aura and the Camry have similar-sized engines, with a slight advantage to the Camry. The Saturn Aura has no lessons to learn regarding torque from the Toyota Camry.

Warranty
The Saturn Aura and the Toyota Camry have the same basic warranty.