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Hyundai Sonata vs. Honda Accord Price Comparison

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Hyundai Sonata vs Honda Accord Price Comparison:

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For the Hyundai Sonata vs. Honda Accord price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Sonata vs. Accord Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Sonata and Accord will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Hyundai Sonata Limited's price is $3,885 lower than the Honda Accord EX-L's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the Sonata vs. Accord Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Hyundai Sonata Limited, the Honda Accord EX-L includes additional features worth $790. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, despite a $790 adjustment for the Honda Accord EX-L's additional features, the Hyundai Sonata Limited is $3,885 less than the Hyundai Sonata Limited.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Honda Accord

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 3,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 3,067
Model Year20072012
ModelSonataAccord
TrimLimitedEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine293hp V6278hp V6
TransmissionT5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/30 MPG19/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers280, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price25,84530,520
Adjustments for Features0-790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price25,84529,730
Total Invoice24,19127,982
Adjustments for Features0-724
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice24,19127,258

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Invoice Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Honda Accord

Price Comparison (MSRP): Hyundai Sonata vs. Honda Accord

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: Hyundai Sonata Limited
Difference: 4,675
Lowest Total Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
Difference: 3,791
Model Year20072012
ModelSonataAccord
TrimLimitedEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price23,44527,655
Base Invoice21,94825,299
Ultimate Package1,750 
3.5L V6 2,075
Ultimate Package 0
3.5L V6 1,893
Total options1,7502,075
Total options1,5931,893
Destination650790
Total Price25,84530,520
Total Invoice24,19127,982

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the the Hyundai Sonata

Price of the Hyundai Sonata: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
20114dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Currently a good lease deal on the sport version with turbo.
20104dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Very competitively priced. I saved $3000 when compared to a camry or accord with similiar features.
20094dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
This car currently has the lowest price point for a mid size car with the electronic stability control, front, side and curtain front and rear air bags all standard. A 5 year 60,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty and 10 year 100,000 mile warranty too.
20094dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
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20094dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Compared to the Accord or Camry, the Sonata cost considerably less even though it has a longer list of standard features.
20094dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Best car for the money.
20094dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Best bang for your $$$. Test drove comparable Accord and Camry and they were at least $2000 higher with less options.
20094dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Cheep car.
20094dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Always great incenstives. 0% financing or cash back. That combined with the low price to begin with, hard to beat.
20094dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Price is 2-5K lower for comperable competitors, Malibu, Toyota, etc
20094dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Heavy dealer discounting gets you a fully loaded 6 cyl. Sonata Limited at the same price as a base 4 cyl. Accord or Camry.
20084dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Its price was lower than comparable sedans for the features that the Sonata offers.
20084dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Cost less than the camry and in my mind just as good if not better
20084dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Thousands less than the Camry
20084dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
bought used, paid cash, cheap to own, excellent value
20074dr Sedan 234-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Good discounts and excellent dealer combined to make this a great offer.
20074dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
For Mid size car this was the best price
20074dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD
I bought mine at a dealer auction, repo, 11270 miles, for ~ 60% of what a new one would have cost.
20074dr Sedan 234-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
For all of the standard features on the SE, such as V6, fog lights, 17in wheels, ESC, and side airbags, there is no greater value out there. I feel like I own a $30K car for only $20K. After the rebate, I was out less than some base model cars.
20074dr Sedan 234-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
3-$5000 cheaper then competitve offerings from Honda, Toyota and Nissan.
20074dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Many safety features (airbag, vehicle stability control) standard resulting in substantial savings
20064dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
cheap cheap cheap!
20064dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
It was 5k less than an Accord, what else is there to add.
20064dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Really compared to its competitors
20064dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
0% financing
20064dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Best value in its class by far. Excellent price, drive a near-luxury car for less than $20k.
20064dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Price is low and you get ALOT
20064dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Best value in class.
20064dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
best bang for buck, period.
20034dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.7L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
It met our budget at the time.
Price of the Hyundai Sonata: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
20114dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Dealer was not willing to negotiate at all. Such is often the problem with a brand new model that is high in demand.
20094dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Too expensive for what they represent (cheap and low class)

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the the Honda Accord

Price of the Honda Accord: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
20084dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Best car for the price. Unable to obtain any like american car for the same monthly payments and we have leased for 12 years.
20084dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Got 2.9 APR for 5 Years (0.9 APR was also available for 3 Years)
20084dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Got 2.9APR for five Years(.9 APR was also available for 3 Years)
20084dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
I bought in December 2007 in Woodbridge, VA. I got a great deal. All said and done after all taxes and fees: Less than $21,500.
20082dr Coupe 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
a great value for the money - it compares to BMW 3 series, Nissan Maxima, Saab, or Volvo all much more $
20084dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
The car had 5K miles on it; the price for a loaded EX-L (no navi) was $19,400. It now has 12K & is very nice especially for the price.
20082dr Coupe 190-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
its cheap! It is a great bang for the buck. I could not find a better car for 22K
20074dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Got a good deal on my vehicle, which I purchased at the end of the model year.
20074dr Sedan 244-horsepower 3.0L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Paid cash.
20074dr Sedan 244-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed manual FWD
price was significantly lower than list
20074dr Sedan 244-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed manual FWD
The Accord is priced at a very reasonable price point for the different models.
20074dr Sedan 244-horsepower 3.0L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
$22K out the door; 3.9% for 36 months
20074dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
about $1500 less than the same Camry
20062dr Coupe 244-horsepower 3.0L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
I received a $3500 incentive for buying a "left-over" car. I purchased a new 2006 Accord in Jan/2007.
20064dr Sedan 244-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed manual FWD
I must have hit the dealer at the right time because I am paying less for the V6 6SP than I was paying for a 2003 EX-L 4 cyl w/5SP and with no money down, only first months payment due at signing.
20054dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Price was 19 out the door including tax for me new in MT. Dealership cost may be high, but the chances your car is going to break down is nil, so thats even more thirft.
20054dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
We bought a DX with dealer-installed AC. $13,000 plus a Plymouth Breeze with a blown head gasket. Not bad for a brand new car with 11 miles on the odometer.
20052dr Coupe 240-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed manual FWD
Using CarsDirect, my price was 23.4 exclussive of TTL
20022dr Coupe 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
In 2001, I bought a fully-equipped Honda Accord Coupe brand new for less than $21,000.
20024dr Sedan 150-horsepower 2.3L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
see above
Price of the Honda Accord: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
20094dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
The dealer was terrible. No price break offered or given upon my request. I walked.
20082dr Coupe 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
See above.
20084dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
The car is expensive, lets hope the resale stays up long enough.
20084dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
If your replacing an Accord with an older Accord, say 4 to 6 years older you will reap the benefits of their resale value, otherwise nearing $30,000 your first one can bring some steep payments and rhey expect much larger downpayments going into a lease.
20064dr Sedan 244-horsepower 3.0L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
The new car prices are over rated for what you get because the value loss in the first 3 years.
20044dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
In my area used Accords cost more year by year than Camrys do.
20044dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Year for year used Accord prices in my area are higher than Camry prices.
20044dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.0L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
The low deprciation is a double edged sword and V6 Accords were about $3000-4000 more than any of the Maximas I was looking at.
20034dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.0L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Pricey to buy both new and used, but worth it for the reliability and resale.
20002dr Coupe 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
It was simply too expensive.

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Honda Accord

Model Year20072012
ModelSonataAccord
TrimLimitedEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Aux input $100
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,275$2,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-724

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Honda Accord

Model Year20072012
ModelSonataAccord
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in110.2 in
Length188.9 in194.1 in
Width72.1 in72.7 in
Height58.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,458 lb.3,553 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Limited

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Infinity, 280W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
EX-L

3.5L V6
OHC-4v
271 hp@6200
254 lb-ft@5000
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
271 hp@6200
254 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested122586%
Total Not Requested20014%

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What Our Members Are Saying about Hyundai Sonata Materials and Workmanship

Available Features of the Hyundai Sonata: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flawless workmanship Many extras are standard
2011 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Everything fits perfectly.
2009 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
At indicated in the professional reviews, the interior/ exterior is well appointed with quality materials and excellent fit and finish.
2009 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
This car has a solid feel to it. And the doors sound a bit like a European sedan when I shut them. I nice reassuring sound from an inexpensive asian built car.
2009 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Dashboard is not plastic but a synthetic plastic for enhanced feel. Door arm rests well planned out. easy to feel for window and mirror controls. Best middle compartment with iPod hookup. Multiple areas for storage. Impressive audio and audio controls.
2008 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Our Sonota looks and feels like a quality car. I have yet to hear any kind of a rattle or squeak on our winter ravished road. The paint is perfect. Doors close with a solid thunk. We have had the car for about 2 months & no problems with anything.
2008 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
soft-touch materials, low-gloss instrument panel
2007 4dr Sedan 234-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Excellent value for the price
2007 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The car is built solid. We have put 19,000 miles on it since the first of the year (2008)and it still feels like it did the day we bought it new.
2007 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I have had the car approximately 1.5 years now and it is still as solid as the day I drove it off the lot. I recently had to have body work done due to stone chips, I had a 2009 Mitsubishi Gallant and was horrible...sounded like a go-kart..no comparison
2006 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Overall, pretty GOOD!
2006 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
it sits like a luxury car with comfortable leather seats and soft plastics in all the right places. No squeaks or rattles in almost 40,000 miles.
2002 4dr Sedan 149-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Just after I tried other cars (mazda, nissan, GM) I realized how good is interior material.
Materials and Workmanship of the Hyundai Sonata: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Controls felt a bit cheap, cheap plastics.
2011 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Cheap interior plastic, like a toyota camry, not as good as the accord.
2011 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
cheap plastic feel.
2009 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Periodic "Rice Krispies" effect from the dash as cabin temperature warms. Materials are vastly improved from the 2008 model, but dash material seemingly expands as the cabin warms to room temperature...it ceases once room temperature is reached.
2009 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Cheap and low class.
2009 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Still some minor fit and finish issues which Hyundai needs to work on. Noticed that the body joints under the car were never coated with undercoating like the rest of the chassis. This is something one would not see on a Toyota or Honda.
2009 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Vents go snap/crackle/pop while flexing in temperatures. Noisy plastic bits from the dash, rumbling rear suspension.
2007 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
a few rattles on dash and door.
2006 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
not sure; this Sonata is US assembled so time will tell whether or not it will stand the test of time compared to Asian built models

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What Our Members Are Saying about Honda Accord Materials and Workmanship

Available Features of the Honda Accord: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 2dr Coupe 190-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
the Honda materials and workmanship are a step above others, though Honda still cannot make a good sun visor.
2009 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
It is Honda. Materials are good and fitted very well.
2008 2dr Coupe 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual FWD
Leather seating surfaces and dash materials are simply beter than Nissan, Toyota, Mazda or most American brands.
2008 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Everything matches and everything fits. There are no questionable gaps or slightly mismatched colors, no annoying squeaks or rattles, no stiff controls.
2008 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Put together really well. To me the materials and workmanship are of a car that is worth more money to buy.
2008 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Interior trim materials high quality and excellent fit.
2008 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
The interior has some quality to it; the leather is soft & supple; there are no annoying rattles/squeaks.
2008 2dr Coupe 190-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
No rattles or squeaks.
2008 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
The fit always seems to be perfect, doors close with a solid sound, windows work quietly & swiftly, controls always work perfectly.
2007 4dr Sedan 244-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed manual FWD
Well made.
2007 4dr Sedan 244-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed manual FWD
Very well made.
2007 4dr Sedan 244-horsepower 3.0L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
When you shut the doors you can just tell that everything fits together well. The leather interior is very nice. No gaps in the panels anywhere on the car.
2007 4dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD
The interior fits and comes together as one might hope for.
2007 4dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD
It feels more expensive than it is it. Every control has a nice smooth feel and weight.
2006 4dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
I believe the workmanship of the Accord is far better than most american vehicles. No rattles or other problems occur and this was the case with my last Accord.
2006 4dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Quality and Honda reputation
2006 2dr Coupe 244-horsepower 3.0L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
The interior materials are a notch above other cars in its class and they look as though someone cared how they went together. The feel of the switchgear is of a high quality and feel. The car overall just seems screwed together very well.
2006 4dr Sedan 244-horsepower 3.0L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Very well crafted interior and exterior
2005 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
All the materials that your hands encounter are smooth and durable (in the EX-L trim).
2005 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Solid, well engineered.
2005 2dr Coupe 240-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed manual FWD
No complaints at all
2005 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Panel gaps are uniform and tiny, everything is put together properly, there are no rattles or broken pieces, and everything feels nicer than it should. Everything is of a high quality and feels better than you might expect of such a reasonably priced car
2004 4dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.0L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
very well finished
2004 2dr Coupe 240-horsepower 3.0L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Nothing has broken or needed replacement or repair in the total time of ownership. Could not ask for more. I do take care of it by keeping it clean and at least twice a year giving it a good cleaning inside and out.
2004 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
top notch, no trim faiure in 6 years, no hardware failure either.
2004 4dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.0L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
After 70,000 miles, not a single rattle.
2004 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Fit and finish is very good. Take exception with cloth upholstery that stains easily and trunk that still has old style hinges that intrude into trunk space.
2001 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Quality
Materials and Workmanship of the Honda Accord: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Paint chips/scratches very easily, though I hear this is a common complaint with the new EPA mandated water based automotive paints.
2009 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Many corners are cut on the car. Such as: no underhood trim, no trim under the trunk lid, no driver and passenger lower trim covers, lack of a "close" function on the A/C vents on the center console stack.
2009 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Again, the car has been "cheapened"
2009 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
definitely are a bit cheaper from the previous generation, and the workmanship is below toyota and some fords
2008 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Poor fit and finish. Much lower than my 5 previous Hondas.
2008 2dr Coupe 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Sheet metal and paint finish is not as good as the any European or American. Fit and finishing inside and outside is very inconsonance. Lot of rattles and road noises as well.
2008 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
material that cushions the trunk is very cheap and the material on the doors look cheap
2008 2dr Coupe 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual FWD
Hard, easily scratched plastics litter the interior. Chrome door handles replaced by flimsy plastic pieces. Misaligned panels. Flashing visible on the edge of some interior pieces.
2008 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Shoddy QA/QC - rattling windows, creaks & squeaks in dash & glove box.
2007 4dr Sedan 244-horsepower 3.0L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
It has several (admittedly minor) plastic rattles, especially in cold weather. I find that it to be inconsistent with the rest of the car which is stylish and well designed. Would be ok for a less expensive car, but not for Accord.
2006 4dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Everything inside the car feels cheap and junky, I suppose thats what you get for the price though.
2006 2dr Coupe 244-horsepower 3.0L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
I have had numerous quality control issues with this vehicle. Everything from scratched glass to loose heatshields and loose seat rails. Also some interior materials are cheap, especially considering this car costs over in $36,000 Canadian Dollars (new)
2006 4dr Sedan 253-horsepower 3.0L V6 Hybrid
5-speed automatic FWD
Poor quality interior materials when compared to the Saab. Everything on the Saab was very well made with high quality materials. The Honda doesn't compare.
2003 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
cheap seating material, engine makes bad sounds
2003 4dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.0L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Transmissions and V6 engines are very unreliable. Friend owns another 2003 and he has electrical problems. Made in America quality is pretty lousy. Everyone in my neighborhood does not buy a new one when the old one dies - I plan to follow.

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