What's New
The 2020 Honda Accord is back for the new model year with no major changes, though pricing for the popular sedan has crept slight up over last year. With its winning combination of efficiency, safety, and value, there's no reason the Accord won't once again be near the top of the sales charts.
Choosing Your Honda Accord
The Honda Accord is available in five trims: LX, Sport, EX, EX-L, and Touring. Pricing starts at $24,800 including destination for the base LX and climbs to $37,030 for the Touring.
Engine Choices
The Accord is available with two engines: the standard 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder and the available 2.0-liter turbo-four.
Engine Type | Horsepower | Torque | Fuel Economy (Combined) |
1.5L Turbo 4-Cylinder | 192 hp | 192 lb-ft | 33 mpg |
2.0L Turbo 4-Cylinder | 252 hp | 273 lb-ft | 27 mpg |
The LX and EX are only available with the base engine, while the Touring comes standard with the 2.0-liter unit. You can upgrade to the larger engine in the Sport for $4,530 or in the EX-L for $2,000.
The 1.5-liter is paired with a continuously variable transmission, while the 2.0-liter engine utilizes a 10-speed automatic. Sport models are available with a six-speed manual with either engine for no cost. Every Accord is available exclusively with front-wheel drive.
Passenger and Cargo Capacity
The Honda Accord seats up to five passengers and provides 16.7 cubic feet of cargo space in the trunk.
Safety Features
Every Accord comes standard with the Honda Sensing suite of active safety features. This includes adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, lane keeping assist, lane departure warning, traffic sign recognition, and automatic high beams.
Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert become standard starting on the EX, while the Touring gets a head-up display.
The Accord carries a five-star overall safety rating from the NHTSA and was named an IIHS Top Safety Pick.
Connectivity
The Accord LX has a 7-inch infotainment display with Bluetooth and Pandora compatibility, but all other trims get an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Satellite radio and HD radio become standard at the EX trim level, while the range-topping Touring adds navigation, wi-fi hot spot capability, and wireless charging to the list of standard equipment. Bizarrely, Touring models can also accept in-vehicle package deliveries via Amazon Key for Prime account holders.
LX - from $24,800
To try and tempt buyers away from crossovers and SUVs, Honda has loaded the cheapest Accord LX with creature comforts that include dual-zone climate control, push button start, and a multi-angle rearview camera. There’s a four-speaker audio system, and active noise cancellation helps to further improve sound quality.
Sport - from $27,460
The Sport is subtly improved from outside by 19-inch alloy wheels, LED fog lights, chrome exhaust finishers, and a discreet body-color spoiler. It’s also available in two exclusive paint colors: San Marino (red) and Still Night (blue pearl).
The driver’s seat gains 12-way power adjustment and four-way power lumbar, while the steering wheel and shift knob get wrapped in leather. The audio system swells to eight speakers.
Models equipped with the 2.0-liter engine add a moonroof, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert.
EX - from $28,700
Sun-worshippers will be drawn to the Accord EX’s standard-fit power moonroof. Heated front seats and heated side mirrors come standard, as does keyless entry with automatic walk-away locking.
EX-L - from $31,200
The price hike from the EX to the EX-L trim is justified by the addition of leather upholstery, 10-speaker audio system, four-way power front passenger seat, and auto-dimming rearview mirror.
Touring - from $37,030
The Accord Touring adds desirable features like the head-up display, navigation system, and wireless charging setup. Other features unique to this model are ventilated front seats, ambient interior lighting, auto on/off headlights, and front and rear parking sensors.
Compare Accord Trims Side-By-Side
Unless you’re keen on the Sport’s larger wheels and stylish finishes, the EX represents the sweet spot in the 2020 Honda Accord lineup with its moonroof and extra active safety features.