2023 Best Selling Midsize Cars In the United States (All Models Ranked)
The midsize car segment in the US has been declining in recent years, but it remains an important part of the automotive market. In 2021, midsize cars accounted for just 11.4% of new vehicle sales in the US, down from 13.3% in 2016. There are a number of factors that have contributed to the decline of the midsize car segment. One factor is the rising cost of fuel. As fuel prices have increased, consumers have become more interested in vehicles that get better gas mileage. Midsize cars tend to get lower gas mileage than SUVs and trucks. Another factor that has contributed to the decline of the midsize car segment is the growing popularity of SUVs and crossovers. SUVs and crossovers offer more space and versatility than midsize cars, and they are also more stylish. Additionally, many automakers have discontinued their midsize car models in recent years.
The best-selling midsize cars in the US in 2022 look like they are continuing their strength in 2023, the market dominated by the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, Hyundai Sonata and the Kia K5. The Toyota Camry is known for its reliability and fuel efficiency, while the Honda Accord is known for its fun-to-drive handling and sporty appearance. The Nissan Altima is known for its value and spacious interior, while the Hyundai Sonata is known for its stylish design and advanced technology. The Kia K5 is known for its long warranty and value.
Here Are The Most Popular Midsize Cars in the U.S for 2023
This data table looks at last month’s total midsize car sales volumes in the United States by model. We compare U.S market midsize car sales for last month with the same month last year. We also include the year to date sales numbers and compare with the same year to date numbers from last year. With both monthly and YTD sales numbers we have a growth rate column so you can better gauge an individual midsize car sales success in the U.S market.
| Model | Month | Month LY | Change | YTD | YTD LY | YTD Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Accord | 11,671 | 13,935 | -16.25 | 147,972 | 181,483 | -18.47 |
| Toyota Camry | 28,232 | 22,673 | 24.52 | 283,064 | 265,244 | 6.72 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 6 | 1,121 | 1,386 | -19.12 | 11,055 | 10,943 | 1.02 |
| Kia K5 | 6,378 | 5,112 | 24.77 | 40,672 | 59,906 | -32.11 |
| Subaru Legacy | 1,612 | 1,838 | -12.30 | 17,915 | 23,631 | -24.19 |
| Toyota Mirai | 89 | 53 | 67.92 | 464 | 2,714 | -82.90 |
| Toyota Prius | 5,353 | 3,532 | 51.56 | 39,500 | 30,638 | 28.92 |
| Hyundai Sonata | 6,971 | 2,321 | 200.34 | 61,701 | 37,433 | 64.83 |
| ∑ = 61,427 | ∑ = 50,850 | ∑ = 602,343 | ∑ = 611,992 |
2023 U.S Quarterly Midsize Car Sales Numbers
This data table looks at quarterly sales performance for the midsize car segment in the United States. It includes all major midsize car models sold in the U.S market. We compare last quarter’s midsize car U.S sales at the model level with the same midsize car model sales quarter last year. We also include a growth rate too so you can see which midsize car models are growing and which ones are declining. The quarterly view of midsize car sales at the model level often gives you a better picture of what is happening than monthly because it takes out some of the month to month noise.
2023 New Midsize Car Sales Data by Month in the U.S
This sales data table looks at monthly sales performance for the midsize car segment in the United States on a month to month basis for the entire year so far. It includes all major midsize car models sold in the U.S market and you can see that the monthly midsize car sales trends clearly. Seeing the individual midsize car model sales performance in this way gives you a good sense of the momentum (good or bad).
