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Which Version of the Honda Accord Is the Best for Your Money?

Car and Driver · Jun 9, 2026, 6:00 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Yes, it's a perennial 10Best winner, but where's the sweet spot for the right options?
  • It's hard to believe that the Honda Accord has been around for a half-century, and in all that time it's hardly put a foot wrong.
  • While it's no longer offered with the ultra-smooth V-6 that made earlier Accord generations so good, it's well worth going for the upgraded engine offering here.

Why this matters: an automotive development that could shape industry direction or buying decisions.

Yes, it's a perennial 10Best winner, but where's the sweet spot for the right options?

Honda Fifty years after its introduction, the Honda Accord still offers a great blend of practicality and fun-to-drive personality.The range isn't quite as broad as it used to be, but there's a clear midpack winner (the one pictured above).It's also possibly worth splurging on a top-level Touring trim as a value alternative to a sedan from a luxury brand.See Our Comprehensive Honda Accord Make-Model Page

It's hard to believe that the Honda Accord has been around for a half-century, and in all that time it's hardly put a foot wrong. A winner since we started our 10Best list back in 1983, it's always charmed for offering four-doored practicality with just a dash of the Soichiro Honda–style fun-to-drive factor. It's no secret we like it, but which one do we like the most? Read on.

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