Is the 2026 Honda Accord a good car?
Yes.
6 of 7checks
- Off-road: no AWD or 4WD.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 3 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 4 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $87 vs $99 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 3 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | No AWD or 4WD |
| Worth the money | Yes | 13% below predicted |
| Good buy | Yes | No rival beats it |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Accord a good family car?
Yes. Passes 3 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 40.8 in | Median 37.2 in | 67 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 37.3 in | Median 37.6 in | 67 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 16.7 cu ft | Median 15.4 cu ft | 61 | Yes |
Is the Accord a good first car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $28,395 | Median $51,795 | 69 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 192 hp | 167 hp to 418 hp | 71 | Yes |
| Length | 195.7 in | Median 193.4 in | 68 | No |
| Turning circle | 38.4 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 67 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 10.0 cents | Median 11.4 cents | 69 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Accord a good commuter car?
Yes. $87 a month to commute. Class median $99.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $87
- Median of 69 sedans
- $99
- Highway mpg
- 37 mpg, top 25% of 56
Is the Accord a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 3 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 5.3 in clearance, 57.1 in tall | 5.1 to 5.5 in clearance, 56.2 to 58.9 in tall | 47 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 39.5 in | Median 39.0 in | 66 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 38.4 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 67 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Accord a good off-road vehicle?
No. No AWD or 4WD.
Is the Accord worth the money?
Yes. Priced 13% below cars like it.
- Price, LX FWD
- $28,395
- Predicted price
- $32,703
- Gap
- -$4,308 (-13%)
- Model error
- 13% median, 275 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2026 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Accord a good buy?
Yes. No rival beats it on all four.
Compared with 252 trims of other makes, sedans, 2026.
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