Nissan Altima vs. Honda Accord Price Comparison
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For the Nissan Altima vs. Honda Accord price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Altima vs. Accord Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Altima and Accord will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Nissan Altima 3.5 SL's price is $1,415 lower than the Honda Accord EX-L's price |
TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Honda Accord
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 1,415 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 1,128 | |||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2012 |
| Model | Altima | Altima | Accord |
| Trim | 3.5 SE | 3.5 SL | EX-L |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 270hp V6 | 270hp V6 | 278hp V6 |
| Transmission | CVT-6 | CVT-6 | A5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 20/29 MPG | 20/29 MPG | 19/30 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers | 264, 9 | 264, 9 | 270, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/55-17 | 215/60-16 | 225/50-17 |
| Total Price | 32,595 | 32,095 | 32,720 |
| Adjustments for Features | -990 | -790 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | 31,605 | 31,305 | 32,720 |
| Cost Above Minimum | 300 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Invoice | 29,798 | 29,589 | 29,989 |
| Adjustments for Features | -905 | -728 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | 28,893 | 28,861 | 29,989 |
| Cost Above Minimum | 32 | 0 | 0 |
Invoice Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Honda Accord
Price Comparison (MSRP): Nissan Altima vs. Honda AccordThe 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.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
| Lowest Total Price: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL | |||
| Difference: 625 | |||
| Lowest Total Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL | |||
| Difference: 400 | |||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2012 |
| Model | Altima | Altima | Accord |
| Trim | 3.5 SE | 3.5 SL | EX-L |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | 24,000 | 28,400 | 27,655 |
| Base Invoice | 22,246 | 26,315 | 25,299 |
| Premium Package | 4,400 | ||
| Stability control | 900 | 900 | |
| Technology Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
| Floor mats | 170 | 170 | |
| 6-speed shiftable CVT | 500 | ||
| 3.5L V6 | 2,075 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,200 | ||
| Premium Package | 0 | ||
| Stability control | 0 | ||
| Technology Package | 0 | ||
| Floor mats | 0 | ||
| 6-speed shiftable CVT | 0 | ||
| 3.5L V6 | 1,893 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,007 | ||
| Total options | 7,970 | 3,070 | 4,275 |
| Total options | 6,927 | 2,649 | 3,900 |
| Destination | 625 | 625 | 790 |
| Total Price | 32,595 | 32,095 | 32,720 |
| Total Invoice | 29,798 | 29,589 | 29,989 |
While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.
What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the the Nissan Altima
| Price of the Nissan Altima: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD | I was able to get an Altima with options for what I perceived was a very good price. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD | I saw all the rave reviews and features it had, and I thought the car would be around $40,000 CAD at least. However, it turned out to be $30,000 which was in my budget. I took it for a spin and was instantly sold. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD | 27K + list, $3,000 down, 24 months at $299 with 15K miles per year. This was a sweet deal. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD | Nissan Canada has 0.9% financing right now on all 2008 models. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD | Lower than what I was paying on old car! |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD | The payments were very reasonable, and the dealer offered a good discount. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD | Dealership Willing to negotiate. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD | Considerably less. Dealership willing to negotiate vehicle price |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | You can save a few thousnad dollars over the Camry and I feel the Altima is a better looking car. |
| 2002 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | Lower price than Camry for more features |
| Price of the Nissan Altima: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD | I lease it for $311/month with added tire/windshield/paintless dent repair. That's with no down payment. |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD | not a good value for the money |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD | The Altima would have cost us $4000-$5000 more with similar equipment level. |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD | When I negotiated for the altima the cheapest the dealership would come down to was just over 25,000. It was the 2.5 sl package (leather, bose stereo, etc. For another 1,400 I bought the accord v6 with the premium stereo, leather, moonroof, etc. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD | The price is a bit on the high side when comparing to domestic automobiles, yet a lot can be said about costumer service and a high quality product. I for one will be a repeat costumer of nissans |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD | High $20k for an SE |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the the Honda Accord
| Price of the Honda Accord: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr 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. |
| 2008 | 2dr 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 $ |
| 2008 | 4dr 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. |
| 2008 | 2dr 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 |
| 2008 | 4dr 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. |
| 2008 | 4dr 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) |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD | Got 2.9APR for five Years(.9 APR was also available for 3 Years) |
| 2007 | 4dr 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. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 244-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD | Paid cash. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 244-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual FWD | price was significantly lower than list |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 244-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual FWD | The Accord is priced at a very reasonable price point for the different models. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 244-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD | $22K out the door; 3.9% for 36 months |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD | about $1500 less than the same Camry |
| 2006 | 2dr 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. |
| 2006 | 4dr 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. |
| 2005 | 4dr 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. |
| 2005 | 4dr 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. |
| 2005 | 2dr Coupe 240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual FWD | Using CarsDirect, my price was 23.4 exclussive of TTL |
| 2002 | 4dr Sedan 150-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | see above |
| 2002 | 2dr 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. |
| Price of the Honda Accord: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr 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. |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD | See above. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD | The car is expensive, lets hope the resale stays up long enough. |
| 2008 | 4dr 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. |
| 2006 | 4dr 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. |
| 2004 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD | In my area used Accords cost more year by year than Camrys do. |
| 2004 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD | Year for year used Accord prices in my area are higher than Camry prices. |
| 2004 | 4dr 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. |
| 2003 | 4dr 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. |
| 2000 | 2dr Coupe 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD | It was simply too expensive. |
Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Honda Accord
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2012 |
| Model | Altima | Altima | Accord |
| Trim | 3.5 SE | 3.5 SL | EX-L |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | $1100 | |
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||
| Climate Control and Infotainment | |||
| Traffic information | $50 | $50 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $2,390 | $2,190 | $1,400 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $990 | $790 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -905 | -728 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Honda Accord
| Model Year | 2007 | 2012 |
| Model | Altima | Accord |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 110.2 in |
| Length | 189.8 in | 194.1 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 72.7 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 58.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,334 lb. | 3,553 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.6 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 58.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 56.8 in | 56.6 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 42.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.8 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.5 in | 56.4 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 52.5 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.5 in | 37.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 17.9 ft3 | 14.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
3.5 SE
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 25 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated | 300 | Yes |
| Power lumbar, driver | 50 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 3500 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 1225 | 26% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Rearview monitor | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for HVAC, audio, and/or navigation systems | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information system | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 3% |
Option Package Details
3.5 SL
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview monitor | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for HVAC, audio, and/or navigation systems | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information system | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 5% |
Option Package Details
EX-L
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 271 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@5000 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 271 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@5000 | 1000 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1225 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 14% |
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What Our Members Are Saying about Nissan Altima Materials and Workmanship
| Available Features of the Nissan Altima: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Nissan has set the bar pretty high on this car. Highly recommended. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Neat and clean |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
looks thoughful and well put together. Interior does not look cheap. I like the keyless ignition, doors and trunk. |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Fit and finish are excellant very good materials used in interior, not all hard plastics |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
The car is made of excellent material for its price and Nissan has been regarded as a very reliable car company for sometime |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Nissan has done a very good job of keeping the nice stuff where you look and feel, unlike others who put obviously cheap plastic where your arm rests or eyes come in contact with on a daly basis |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
no squeaks or rattles |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The gaps are consistently narrow and squeaks and creaks are nearly absent. |
| Materials and Workmanship of the Nissan Altima: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD |
Being a big car, I can't help but shake the feeling the car is 'thin' in sheet metal. It's probably going to take some getting used to, but quality is top notch, no loose cables, rattling or misaligned pieces. |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD |
seems a little more attention to detail was needed |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
uneven gaps cheap paint mis-matched colours inside and headlight cover or housing is really cheap !! |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Pathetic arm that needs to be put in place to keep the hood up. Cheap plastic on the inside. Rattles. |
| 2004 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed manual FWD |
The interior simply looks cheap and ill-fitting, and the controls operated with a less positive feel than I would expect from a car of this price. |
| 2002 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
This falls in to small things not meager problems examples armrest metal screws used to screw and hold the armrest in place and that broken now over fitting parts in some places leading to cracks or big rust problem in driver and passenger flor and more. |
What Our Members Are Saying about Honda Accord Materials and Workmanship
| Available Features of the Honda Accord: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 | 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 244-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual FWD |
Well made. |
| 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 | 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. |
| 2004 | 4dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
very well finished |
| 2001 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Quality |
| Materials and Workmanship of the Honda Accord: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 | 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
