Honda Accord: price, turbo vs hybrid, and 50 years of generations
By CarWhere Research · Updated
The 2026 Honda Accord is a midsize sedan priced from $28,395 (LX) to $39,495 (Touring) before a $1,195 destination charge. The LX and SE use a 192-hp 1.5L turbo with a CVT. The Sport, EX-L, Sport-L and Touring are 204-hp two-motor hybrids, and the EX-L Hybrid is EPA-rated 48 mpg combined.
- Type
- Midsize four-door sedan
- Price (MSRP)
- $28,395–$39,495 (2026 MY) · MSRP excl. $1,195 destination; $29,590 for the LX including it. Lowest = LX, highest = Touring Hybrid.[1][2]
- Powertrains
- Accord LX, Accord SE, Accord Hybrid EX-L, Accord Hybrid Sport / Sport-L / Touring · 192–204 hp
- Current generation
- 11th generation, 2023–present
2026 Honda Accord price and trims
For 2026 every Accord gets a 9-inch or larger touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and a wireless charger, and the SE moves to 19-inch wheels. LX and SE use a 192-hp 1.5L turbo; Sport, EX-L, Sport-L and Touring are 204-hp hybrids. Destination is $1,195.[11][12]
| Trim | MSRP (2026) | Powertrain |
|---|---|---|
| LX | $28,395excl. $1,195 destination (2026 MY); $29,590 incl. destination | 1.5L turbo four-cylinder (192 hp, 192 lb-ft), CVT[11][12] |
| SE | $30,695excl. $1,195 destination (2026 MY); $31,890 incl. destination | 1.5L turbo four-cylinder (192 hp, 192 lb-ft), CVT[11][12] |
| Sport Hybrid | $33,795excl. $1,195 destination (2026 MY); $34,990 incl. destination | 2.0L two-motor hybrid (204 hp, 247 lb-ft total system output)[11][12] |
| EX-L Hybrid | $35,095excl. $1,195 destination (2026 MY); $36,290 incl. destination | 2.0L two-motor hybrid (204 hp, 247 lb-ft total system output)[11][12] |
| Sport-L Hybrid | $35,495excl. $1,195 destination (2026 MY); $36,690 incl. destination | 2.0L two-motor hybrid (204 hp, 247 lb-ft total system output)[11][12] |
| Touring Hybrid | $39,495excl. $1,195 destination (2026 MY); $40,690 incl. destination | 2.0L two-motor hybrid (204 hp, 247 lb-ft total system output)[11][12] |
Every Accord trim compared, with standard equipment and previous-generation prices →
Honda Accord engines, horsepower and mpg
Honda rates the hybrid system at 204 hp and 247 lb-ft combined. The 2026 Accord is front-wheel drive only, and there is no manual, V6 or 2.0L turbo in the current generation. EPA gives the same ratings as Honda's 2026 pricing release; Honda had not published a 2027 Accord release as of November 2026.
| Version | Engine | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | Transmission | Drive | EPA mpg (city/hwy/comb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accord LXLX | 1.5L turbocharged four-cylinder[2][1][3] | 192 | 192 | CVT with Step-Shift programming | Front-wheel drive | 29/37/322026 MY[3] |
| Accord SESE | 1.5L turbocharged four-cylinder[2][1][3] | 192 | 192 | CVT with Step-Shift programming | Front-wheel drive | 28/36/312026 MY[3] |
| Accord Hybrid EX-LEX-L Hybrid | 2.0L Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder two-motor hybrid (146-hp engine, 181-hp motor)[2][1][3] | 204 | 247 | Direct Drive Unit (no conventional gearbox) | Front-wheel drive | 51/44/482026 MY[3] |
| Accord Hybrid Sport / Sport-L / TouringSport Hybrid, Sport-L Hybrid, Touring Hybrid | 2.0L Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder two-motor hybrid (146-hp engine, 181-hp motor)[2][1][3] | 204 | 247 | Direct Drive Unit (no conventional gearbox) | Front-wheel drive | 46/41/442026 MY[3] |
Output is as rated by Honda; fuel economy is the EPA estimate. "—" means no official figure was found.
Accord 1.5L turbo vs Accord Hybrid (2026)
The turbo is the lower-priced way into an Accord. The hybrid makes more power, uses less fuel and comes on four of the six trims.[2][1][3]
| 1.5L turbo (LX, SE) | Hybrid (Sport, EX-L, Sport-L, Touring) | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5L turbo I-4 | 2.0L Atkinson-cycle I-4 + two motors |
| Horsepower | 192 hp | 204 hp (system) |
| Torque | 192 lb-ft | 247 lb-ft (system) |
| Transmission | CVT | Direct Drive Unit |
| EPA mpg (city/hwy/comb) | 29/37/32 (LX); 28/36/31 (SE) | 51/44/48 (EX-L); 46/41/44 (others) |
| MSRP before destination | $28,395–$30,695 | $33,795–$39,495 |
- Going from the SE to the Sport Hybrid costs $3,100 and adds 12 hp, 55 lb-ft and 13 mpg combined.
- The EX-L is the most efficient Accord at 48 mpg combined.
- Every 2026 Accord is front-wheel drive; neither powertrain is offered with AWD.
Accord 1.5L turbo or Accord Hybrid: which one
Only the two cheapest Accords use the 1.5L turbo: the LX ($28,395) and SE ($30,695), each with 192 hp and a CVT. The other four trims are hybrids. Their 2.0L Atkinson-cycle engine (146 hp) and 181-hp electric motor give a combined 204 hp and 247 lb-ft, through a Direct Drive Unit rather than a gearbox.
The cheapest hybrid is the Sport at $33,795, $3,100 more than the SE. EPA rates the EX-L Hybrid at 51/44/48 mpg and the Sport, Sport-L and Touring at 46/41/44, compared with 29/37/32 for the turbo LX. The hybrid trims also come with features the turbo trims lack, such as the 12.3-inch touchscreen on the Sport.
What changed: 2023 vs 2026 Accord
2023: The 11th generation launched in January 2023 in LX and EX turbo trims and Sport, EX-L, Sport-L and Touring hybrids, priced from $27,295 before a $1,095 destination charge. The 252-hp 2.0L turbo and the manual gearbox were gone. The Touring added Google built-in and a head-up display.
2026: Honda's refresh made a 9-inch touchscreen with a physical volume knob, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a 15-watt wireless charger standard on the LX and SE. The SE moved to 19-inch wheels. The Sport and Sport-L Hybrids picked up black exterior accents. Destination rose to $1,195.[4][2][1]
Where the Accord is built, and how many Honda has sold
Honda builds the Accord at its Marysville Auto Plant in Ohio. Production there began on November 1, 1982, and Honda has built more than 13 million Accords in the U.S. Over the years Accords have also come from East Liberty, Ohio; Alabama; Alliston, Ontario; and El Salto, Mexico.
In June 2026 Honda announced its 15-millionth Accord sale in America, about 50 years after the first one arrived in June 1976. Honda says the Accord has been America's best-selling car over those 50 years, based on cumulative passenger-car sales data from Wards Intelligence.[2][9][7]
Buying a used Accord: which generation has what
Most late-model used Accords are 10th generation (2018–2022) or 11th (2023 onward). The 10th generation is the only recent one with the 252-hp 2.0L turbo and 10-speed automatic, and the most recent one offered with a manual. The 9th generation (2013–2017) is the last with a V6, the 278-hp 3.5L.
For a 2023–2025 Accord Hybrid, confirm that recall 25V785 has been done. It updates integrated control module software that can reset and cut drive power, and it covers 256,603 vehicles. Run the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup before buying any used Accord.[5][6][10]
Honda Accord generations by year
| Generation | US model years | Engines | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11th generation | 2023–present | 1.5L turbo (192 hp), CVT; 2.0L two-motor hybrid (204 hp, 247 lb-ft) | The Accord reached dealers in January 2023 without the 2.0L turbo, leaving the 1.5L turbo for LX and EX and making every other trim a hybrid. The 2026 refresh gave every trim a 9-inch or larger touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and a wireless charger. By 2026 the second turbo trim is the SE rather than the launch-year EX. Hybrids were more than half of Accord sales in 2025.[4][2][5] |
| 10th generation | 2018–2022 | 1.5L turbo (192 hp), CVT or 6-speed manual; 2.0L turbo (252 hp), 10-speed automatic or 6-speed manual; Accord Hybrid (202 hp) | The first turbocharged Accords went on sale in October 2017. It is the most recent generation with a manual gearbox and the 2.0L turbo. The 2018 Accord won MotorTrend Car of the Year and North American Car of the Year.[6][5][7][8] |
| 9th generation | 2013–2017 | 2.4L direct-injection four-cylinder (185–189 hp) with the first Accord CVT; 3.5L V6 (278 hp); Hybrid 2.0L (196 hp, 2014–2015; 212 hp, 2017); Plug-in Hybrid (2014) | Honda made Honda Sensing standard on every Accord in 2016, and the 10-millionth U.S.-built Accord came off the line in 2014.[5] |
| 8th generation | 2008–2012 | 2.4L i-VTEC four-cylinder (177–190 hp); 3.5L V6 (268 hp in 2008, 271 hp in 2009–2012) | Honda says the Accord became America's retail best-selling passenger car in 2010.[5] |
| 7th generation | 2003–2007 | 2.4L i-VTEC four-cylinder (160–166 hp); 3.0L V6 (240–244 hp); Accord Hybrid V6 (255 hp in 2005, 253 hp in 2006–2007) | The 2005 Accord Hybrid was, per Honda, the world's first V6 gasoline-electric hybrid.[5] |
| 6th generation | 1998–2002 | 2.3L VTEC four-cylinder (135–150 hp); 3.0L VTEC V6 (200 hp) | Honda says the 2000 Accord was the first gasoline car certified as a Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV).[5] |
| 5th generation | 1994–1997 | 2.2L VTEC four-cylinder (130–145 hp); 2.7L V6 (170 hp, 1995–1997) | Coupe, sedan and wagon. The 1995 V6 was the Accord's first. The 1994 Accord was MotorTrend Car of the Year.[5][7] |
| 4th generation | 1990–1993 | 2.2L 16-valve four-cylinder (125–130 hp) | The first Accord wagon arrived for 1991.[5] |
| 3rd generation | 1986–1989 | 2.0L 12-valve four-cylinder (98 hp carbureted, 110 hp fuel-injected) | The first Accord Coupe came in 1988, and the Accord was America's top-selling car for the first time in 1989.[5] |
| 2nd generation | 1982–1985 | 1.8L four-cylinder (75–86 hp; 101 hp fuel-injected SE-i in 1985) | U.S. production began at Marysville, Ohio on November 1, 1982, making the Accord the first car built in America by a Japanese automaker.[5][9] |
| 1st generation | 1976–1981 | 1.6L CVCC four-cylinder (68 hp); 1.8L CVCC (72 hp, 1979–1981) | The Accord launched in June 1976 as a three-door hatchback. A sedan followed for 1979.[5][7] |
Honda Accord problems and recalls
The Accord years with the highest-stakes recalls are 2001–2007, because of Takata air bag inflators. Honda asked 2001–2002 owners with unrepaired Alpha inflators to stop driving. Later Accords carry repairable campaigns: 2013–2016 battery sensors (17V418), 2018–2020 body-control software and fuel pumps, and a 2023–2025 Accord Hybrid power-loss software fix (25V785).
| Issue | Generation | Years | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Takata “Alpha” air bag inflators: stop driving until fixed (2001–2002)[13] | 6th gen (1998–2002) | 2001–2002 | Safety recall |
| Takata driver and passenger inflators can rupture (15V320, 15V370)[14][15][16][17] | 6th / 7th gen | 2001–2007 | Recall 15V320 |
| Non-azide driver inflator can rupture or underinflate (recall 20V026)[18][19] | 6th gen (1998–2002) | 1998–2000 | Recall 20V026 |
| 1998 Accord parking pawl may not engage (recall 98V018)[20] | 6th gen (1998–2002) | 1998 | Recall 98V018 |
| 2003 Accord wiper motor can corrode and stop (recall 08V169)[21] | 7th gen (2003–2007) | 2003 | Recall 08V169 |
| Ignition interlock can fail and allow rollaway (recall 10V364)[22] | 7th gen (2003–2007) | 2003 | Recall 10V364 |
| V6 power steering hose can leak onto the exhaust (recall 12V222)[23] | 7th gen (2003–2007) | 2003–2007 | Recall 12V222 |
| Automatic transmission bearing can break; software update (recall 11V395)[24] | 7th / 8th gen | 2005–2010 | Recall 11V395 |
All 23 documented Accord issues and 21 recalls, with symptoms and pre-purchase checks →
What Accord buyers actually paid
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a 2026 Honda Accord?
The 2026 Accord starts at $28,395 for the LX and tops out at $39,495 for the Touring Hybrid, before a $1,195 destination charge. The cheapest hybrid, the Sport, is $33,795.
Is the Honda Accord a hybrid?
Four of the six 2026 trims are. The Sport, EX-L, Sport-L and Touring use a 204-hp two-motor hybrid, while the LX and SE use a 192-hp 1.5L turbo. Honda says hybrids were more than half of Accord sales in 2025.
What mpg does the Accord Hybrid get?
EPA rates the 2026 Accord EX-L Hybrid at 51 mpg city, 44 highway and 48 combined. The Sport, Sport-L and Touring are rated 46/41/44. The turbo LX is rated 29/37/32.
Does the Honda Accord still have a V6 or a manual?
No. The last V6 Accord was the 2017, with a 278-hp 3.5L. The 10th generation (2018–2022) had a 252-hp 2.0L turbo and an available manual, and both were dropped for the 2023 redesign.
Is the Accord available with all-wheel drive?
No. Every 2026 Accord trim, turbo or hybrid, is front-wheel drive.
When did the Honda Accord come out?
The first Accord arrived in the U.S. in June 1976 as a three-door hatchback. U.S. production began in Marysville, Ohio, in November 1982, and the current car is the 11th generation.
Sources
Prices and output are as published by Honda for the model year shown; fuel economy is from the EPA. Equipment changes between model years, so confirm a specific vehicle against its original paperwork or build sheet.
- 2026 Honda Accord Pricing & EPA Ratings (Dec 18, 2025) — Honda Newsroom (hondanews.com)
- 2026 Honda Accord Adds More Standard Tech and Sportier Styling; Now Arriving at Dealers (Dec 18, 2025) — Honda Newsroom (hondanews.com)
- 2026 Honda Accord and Accord Hybrid fuel economy — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
- All-New 2023 Honda Accord Arriving at Honda Dealers this Month (Jan 4, 2023) — Honda Newsroom (hondanews.com)
- Honda Accord Timeline and Milestones (Feb 2, 2026) — Honda Newsroom (hondanews.com)
- All-New and Upscale 2018 Honda Accord Arrives at Dealerships (Oct 18, 2017) — Honda Newsroom (hondanews.com)
- Honda Accord Turns 50! Celebrates Half a Century of Unbeatable Value, Performance and Efficiency (Jun 9, 2026) — Honda Newsroom (hondanews.com)
- 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid Pricing and EPA Data (Mar 16, 2018) — Honda Newsroom (hondanews.com)
- Honda Celebrates Sale of 15 Millionth Honda Accord in America (Jun 29, 2026) — Honda Newsroom (hondanews.com)
- Recall 25V785: Accord Hybrid loss of drive power from integrated control module software (2023–2025) — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
- 2026 Honda Accord Pricing & EPA Ratings (Dec 18, 2025) — Honda Newsroom (hondanews.com)
- 2026 Honda Accord Adds More Standard Tech and Sportier Styling; Now Arriving at Dealers (Dec 18, 2025) — Honda Newsroom (hondanews.com)
- Honda Asks Owners to Stop Driving Recalled 2001-2003 Acura and Honda Vehicles with Recalled Takata Airbag Inflators (Feb. 3, 2023) — Honda News (American Honda)
- Recall 15V320: Driver's Frontal Air Bag May Rupture — 2001–2005 Civic and other Honda/Acura models — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
- Recall 15V370: Passenger Side Front Air Bag Inflator may Rupture — 2001–2005 Civic and other Honda/Acura models — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
- Recall 19V182: Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode — 2001–2005 Civic and other Honda/Acura models (replacement inflators) — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
- Recall 19V501: Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode — 2001–2005 Civic and other models (remedy-part passenger inflators) — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
- Recall 20V026: Air Bag Inflators May Rupture or Underinflate Bag — 1996–2000 Civic and other Honda/Acura models — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
- Recall 20V027: Air Bag Inflators May Rupture or Underinflate Bag — 2000 Civic and other models with replacement NADI modules — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
- Recall 98V018: Honda/Transmission Parking Pawl — 1998 Accord and Acura 2.3CL — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
- Recall 08V169: Windshield Wiper Motor — 2003 Accord — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
- Recall 10V364: Ignition Interlock — 2003 Civic, 2003 Accord, 2003–2004 Element — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
- Recall 12V222: Power Steering Hose Failure Due To Heat — 2003–2007 Accord V6 and 2007–2008 Acura TL — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
- Recall 11V395: Automatic Transmission Control Module Software — 2005–2010 Accord, 2007–2010 CR-V, 2005–2008 Element — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
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