Toyota Corolla vs. Honda Accord Price Comparison
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For the Toyota Corolla vs. Honda Accord price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Corolla vs. Accord Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Corolla and Accord will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Toyota Corolla S's price is $3,690 lower than the Honda Accord SE's price |
TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Honda Accord
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla S | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 3,690 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 3,040 | |||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Corolla | Corolla | Accord | Accord | Accord |
| Trim | LE | S | LX | LX-P | SE |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 132hp I4 | 132hp I4 | 185hp I4 | 185hp I4 | 185hp I4 |
| Transmission | A4 | A4 | A5 | A5 | A5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 26/34 MPG | 26/34 MPG | 23/34 MPG | 23/34 MPG | 23/34 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | 160, 6 | 160, 6 | 160, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 205/55-16 | 215/60-16 | 215/60-16 | 215/60-16 |
| Total Price | 18,870 | 19,780 | 22,950 | 23,950 | 24,700 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,000 | -30 | -780 | -2,230 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | 18,870 | 18,780 | 22,920 | 23,170 | 22,470 |
| Cost Above Minimum | 90 | 0 | 450 | 700 | 0 |
| Total Invoice | 17,457 | 18,326 | 20,887 | 21,791 | 22,468 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -926 | -27 | -710 | -2,028 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | 17,457 | 17,400 | 20,860 | 21,081 | 20,440 |
| Cost Above Minimum | 57 | 0 | 420 | 641 | 0 |
Invoice Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Honda Accord
Price Comparison (MSRP): Toyota Corolla 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: Toyota Corolla LE | |||||
| Difference: 4,080 | |||||
| Lowest Total Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE | |||||
| Difference: 3,430 | |||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Corolla | Corolla | Accord | Accord | Accord |
| Trim | LE | S | LX | LX-P | SE |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | 17,910 | 17,990 | 21,380 | 23,180 | 23,930 |
| Base Invoice | 16,570 | 16,674 | 19,394 | 21,021 | 21,698 |
| Floor mats | 200 | 200 | |||
| 4-speed automatic | 830 | ||||
| 5-speed automatic | 800 | ||||
| Floor mats | 0 | ||||
| 4-speed automatic | 0 | ||||
| 5-speed automatic | 723 | ||||
| Total options | 200 | 1,030 | 800 | 0 | 0 |
| Total options | 127 | 892 | 723 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 760 | 760 | 770 | 770 | 770 |
| Total Price | 18,870 | 19,780 | 22,950 | 23,950 | 24,700 |
| Total Invoice | 17,457 | 18,326 | 20,887 | 21,791 | 22,468 |
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 Toyota Corolla
| Price of the Toyota Corolla: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | The Corolla provides a lot of "bang for the buck" in my mind. It has all the things I need in a car, all the things I wanted in a car, and even a few minor fun "bells and whistles" for good measure - all at a price I can afford easily. |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | The payment on the car is less than 300 a month for a nicely equipped car. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | Decided to go with Corolla because it was several thousand cheaper over civic for similar features. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD | I felt this car was reasonable price for its class. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD | Low interest rate on lease payments. Reasonably priced car while well equipped. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | we got a pretty good price (before tax,tags and title fees) from a ford dealership. Bought in 2010, it was a used 2007 model. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | Low payments and priced right, it seems that newer corollas can be had for what you would have paid for a new vehicle 2 or 3 years earlier. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | I only took the automatic transmission option and it was one of the cheapest. Interest rate was only at 1.7% for me. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | Great pricing, easy financing |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | Paid $14,500 |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | Purchased new, well-equipped for the market segment for 15k. Very competitive pricing relative to lesser known (by me) brands. |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD | It was what I felt I could afford at the time I had to replace my 1995 Saturn SL1. |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD | low price |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD | A/C, power window, power door lock, ABS, side airbag, rear spoiler, alloy wheel, 6 speakers, remote keyless entry, and more for $16,000 brand new. |
| Price of the Toyota Corolla: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | This may just be a little quirk with me/my location but I could not find it cheaper used anywhere in Texas. I guess on the other side though, it was one of the cheaper Pre-Owned Certified vehicles I was trying to find. Another one was a 2011 Honda Fit asking was 15k but had 40k miles for example. I bought this one for 13.7k (full bumper to bumper coverage for next 4 years) so you can't be too sure. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | Its expensive compared to Sentra, Elantra and Lancer, while providing the same or less features. Also mainteinance is expensive but is because the brand, not the car. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | More expensive than a Focus (but more car, too, and better resale value for sure). |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | Not as much of a bargain for what you get and the payments were too high for a boring daily-driver. |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | sort of upmarket cost for a dinky little eonobox with crappy handling. But I guess you pay for the fact that it will biodegrade before it will wear out. |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the the Honda Accord
| Price of the Honda Accord: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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) |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 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 | 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. |
| 2002 | 4dr Sedan 150-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | see above |
| 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: Toyota Corolla vs. Honda Accord
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Corolla | Corolla | Accord | Accord | Accord |
| Trim | LE | S | LX | LX-P | SE |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | $800 | |||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 4-wheel disc brakes | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Climate Control and Infotainment | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | |||
| Intermittent wipers | $0 | ||||
| iPod integration | $150 | $150 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $350 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Exterior temperature display | $50 | $50 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | |||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Heated front seats | $300 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $1,460 | $2,460 | $1,490 | $2,240 | $3,690 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,000 | $30 | $780 | $2,230 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -926 | -27 | -710 | -2,028 |
Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Honda Accord
| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 |
| Model | Corolla | Accord |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 110.2 in |
| Length | 178.7 in | 194.1 in |
| Width | 69.3 in | 72.7 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 58.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,745 lb. | 3,269 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.8 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 58.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 56.6 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 42.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.2 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.6 in | 56.4 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 43.9 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.3 in | 37.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.3 ft3 | 14.0 ft3 |
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What Our Members Are Saying about Toyota Corolla Materials and Workmanship
| Available Features of the Toyota Corolla: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
For an entry level car it seems put together well. No noises indicating loose parts, no odd rattles, every window seam was solidly affixed. A lot of little things that wear quickly or look poorly installed were not present in the Corolla. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
No problem so far. I use the car daily for work commute and then to carry two kids around. gave it a good clean up last week, look as good as new. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
No rattles, good fit, good materials |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The interior seemed to be made of high quality expensive looking materils that fit mostly well together, I did have to have dealer repair a couple panels that did not fit as well together as most of the other trim pieces did |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The interior has a quality sturdy feel, with no loose or hollow plastic moldings that i've seen on other cars. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Again, very high quality and very durable. I've put 70,000 km's on it over 4 years and it still looks good inside and out. Nothing a good vacuum and polish can't clean up. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Fit and finish are very good both interior and exterior. |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very nice inside, not luxury but def comfortable. |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Even after 190K km, the Corolla still feels tight and well made. |
| Materials and Workmanship of the Toyota Corolla: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Interior is full of cheap rubbermaid plastics that are ultra hard and creaky. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Poorly designed new engine has mechanical noises when started and runs rough when first started. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Interior was not as well finished as the Sentra and materials seemed cheaper |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Possible this is only my Corolla, but the exterior seems to be falling apart, roof trim peels, dash rattles, rear bumper cover is always loose. Speedo off by 5-10%, braking clunks. Dealership says this is normal. Toyota has let me down. Have owned 2.5 |
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 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 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 | 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. |
| 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) |
| 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. |
