You really can't go wrong with either one. For what it's worth, I sell used cars, and I would take either one, depends on what you like. In my opinion, it is what you want for styling, also for some reason for what I've come accross, a decent Honda is a bit harder to come by at a good price than a Toyota. To me the recall thing is way overblown. I'm not going to rag on Foreign or Domestic Autos, every company has there problems. You'll get around 36mpg highway with either one. Price wise, your probably in the ballpark of one that is 3-5 years old. If it helps you out at all, I have a 2010 on the lot now for $14,295 with 27,000 miles on it. Just a little something that you can compare numbers too.