What should you pay for a 2026 Honda Accord?

Trims & starting MSRP

The current Honda Accord lineup (starting MSRP, before ~$1,150 destination): LX ($28,395) and SE ($30,695) use a 192-hp turbo 1.5L; the rest are the 204-hp two-motor hybrid — Sport Hybrid ($33,795), EX-L Hybrid ($35,095), Sport-L Hybrid ($35,495), and Touring Hybrid ($39,495). Note there is no 'EX' trim in the current Accord lineup — SE is the second rung.

What buyers actually pay

The Accord sells close to MSRP but is not a markup car — verified-deal tracking shows roughly 5% off sticker on average (around 4% off on the in-demand Touring Hybrid). Honda has supported it with sub-$240/month lease offers and financing as low as ~4.49% APR plus a financing bonus up to $750, so the real leverage is shopping multiple dealers and using national APR/lease programs rather than expecting a deep cash discount. Hybrid trims hold value well and see the lightest discounting.

Smart-buy tip

The Sport Hybrid is the value sweet spot — it adds the efficient 204-hp hybrid powertrain and sportier styling for about $5K over a base LX, and prepared buyers are landing them in the $33,200–$34,000 range. If you don't need the hybrid, the LX is a genuinely well-equipped, easy-to-discount base car.