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Used 2018 Honda Accord Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2018 Honda Accord is sold in five trim levels. The LX is the most affordable model and is loaded with features, including dual-zone climate control and advanced safety features. The Sport doesn't cost much more and comes with some visual upgrades and Android Auto/Apple CarPlay compatibility. The EX gives up some of the Sport's flair but counts a sunroof and heated front seats among its upgrades. The EX-L primarily adds leather upholstery, while the top-trim Touring boasts every feature available on the Accord, including adaptive dampers for an even cushier ride.

A direct-injected, turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine (192 horsepower, 192 pound-feet of torque) is standard on all trim levels. It comes connected to a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) that helps achieve fuel economy of up to 33 mpg combined with front-wheel drive (optional all-wheel drive is curiously absent). If you're looking for a little more excitement, a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder (252 hp, 273 lb-ft) is available on Sport, EX-L and Touring models. A 10-speed traditional automatic is paired to this engine. A six-speed manual transmission is a no-cost option on the Sport model regardless of engine.

Accord LX


Standard features on the base LX model include 17-inch alloy wheels, LED exterior lighting (headlights, taillights and running lights), automatic high-beam control, a rearview camera, push-button ignition, a driver information display, dual-zone automatic climate control, a height-adjustable driver seat, Bluetooth, a 7-inch touchscreen, and a four-speaker audio system with a USB port. Standard driver aids include lane departure warning and intervention, adaptive cruise control, and forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking.

Accord Sport


Upgrading to the Sport adds 19-inch wheels, LED foglights, a rear spoiler, chrome exhaust tips, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, an eight-way power-adjustable driver seat (with four-way power lumbar), a 60/40-split rear bench, cloth and simulated leather upholstery, an 8-inch touchscreen, and an eight-speaker audio system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Accord EX


The EX builds off the LX model, adding the Sport's interior upgrades (minus the Sport's unique upholstery and shift paddles), 17-inch wheels, heated mirrors, a sunroof, keyless entry and ignition, blind-spot monitoring, heated front seats, rear air vents, an additional USB port, and satellite and HD radio.

Accord EX-L


The EX-L further adds an auto-dimming rearview mirror, driver-seat memory settings, a four-way power passenger seat, leather upholstery and a 10-speaker audio system. A navigation system is optional.

Accord Touring


At the top of the ladder is the Touring trim, which equips the Accord with 19-inch wheels, adaptive suspension dampers, chrome exterior trim, illuminated door handles, automatic wipers, front and rear parking sensors, adjustable driving modes, a head-up display, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, the navigation system, a Wi-Fi hotspot and a wireless phone charger.

Models with the turbocharged 2.0-liter engine are essentially the same as their 1.5-liter counterparts, but the Sport 2.0T is equipped with keyless entry, heated front seats and blind-spot monitoring.

Which Accord trim does Edmunds recommend?

Though we appreciate the LX's wealth of standard features and the Sport's enthusiast-oriented setup, most shoppers will be happy with the midgrade EX. Like the Sport, it comes with a power driver seat and a touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability. It also adds useful extras such as blind-spot monitoring, satellite radio, a sunroof, and heated mirrors and front seats. It doesn't cost much more than the LX, and you'll love the extra luxuries whether you keep your Accord for two years or 20.

Compare trims side-by-side

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Accord LX
Accord Sport
Accord EX
Accord EX-L
Accord Touring
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LX
1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT
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Sport
1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT
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EX-L
1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT
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Touring
1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
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Not Available
standard
Satellite radio
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standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Parking assistance
Not Available
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Not Available
standard
Upholstery
cloth
leatherette/cloth
cloth
leather
leather
Heated seats
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Not Available
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
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standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
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standard
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
192 hp @ 5,500 rpm
192 hp @ 5,500 rpm
192 hp @ 5,500 rpm
192 hp @ 5,500 rpm
192 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Engine torque
192 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
192 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
192 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
192 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
192 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
Engine displacement
1.5 l
1.5 l
1.5 l
1.5 l
1.5 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
Tire size
225/50R17
235/40R19
225/50R17
225/50R17
235/40R19
Wheel size
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
30 / 38 / 33 MPG
29 / 35 / 31 MPG
30 / 38 / 33 MPG
30 / 38 / 33 MPG
29 / 35 / 31 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
14.8 gal.
14.8 gal.
14.8 gal.
14.8 gal.
14.8 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
444 / 562 miles
429 / 518 miles
444 / 562 miles
444 / 562 miles
429 / 518 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
38.1 ft.
38.1 ft.
38.1 ft.
38.1 ft.
38.1 ft.
Curb weight
3,131 lb.
3,208 lb.
3,199 lb.
3,217 lb.
3,294 lb.
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
73.3 in.
73.3 in.
73.3 in.
73.3 in.
73.3 in.
Height
57.1 in.
57.1 in.
57.1 in.
57.1 in.
57.1 in.
Length
192.2 in.
192.2 in.
192.2 in.
192.2 in.
192.2 in.
Wheelbase
111.4 in.
111.4 in.
111.4 in.
111.4 in.
111.4 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
16.7 cu. ft.
16.7 cu. ft.
16.7 cu. ft.
16.7 cu. ft.
16.7 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
39.5 in.
39.5 in.
37.5 in.
37.5 in.
37.5 in.
Front Leg Room
42.3 in.
42.3 in.
42.3 in.
42.3 in.
42.3 in.
Front Shoulder Room
58.3 in.
58.3 in.
58.3 in.
58.3 in.
58.3 in.
Rear Head Room
37.3 in.
37.3 in.
37.2 in.
37.2 in.
37.2 in.
Rear Leg Room
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
56.5 in.
56.5 in.
56.5 in.
56.5 in.
56.5 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

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Depreciation
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Financing
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Taxes & Fees
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Fuel
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Insurance
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Maintenance
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Repairs
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Black, cloth
Gray, cloth
Ivory, cloth
Black, leatherette/cloth
Black, cloth
Gray, cloth
Ivory, cloth
Gray, leather
Ivory, leather
Black, leather
Gray, leather
Ivory, leather
Black, leather
Exterior
Crystal Black Pearl
Modern Steel Metallic
Lunar Silver Metallic
Radiant Red Metallic
Platinum White Pearl
Obsidian Blue Pearl
Kona Coffee Metallic
Champagne Frost Pearl
Crystal Black Pearl
Modern Steel Metallic
Lunar Silver Metallic
Platinum White Pearl
Still Night Pearl
San Marino Red
Crystal Black Pearl
Modern Steel Metallic
Lunar Silver Metallic
Radiant Red Metallic
Platinum White Pearl
Obsidian Blue Pearl
Kona Coffee Metallic
Champagne Frost Pearl
Crystal Black Pearl
Modern Steel Metallic
Lunar Silver Metallic
Radiant Red Metallic
Platinum White Pearl
Obsidian Blue Pearl
Kona Coffee Metallic
Champagne Frost Pearl
Crystal Black Pearl
Modern Steel Metallic
Lunar Silver Metallic
Radiant Red Metallic
Platinum White Pearl
Obsidian Blue Pearl
Kona Coffee Metallic
Champagne Frost Pearl