After a complete revamp in 2018, the 2019 Honda Accord is unchanged. Historically, the Accord has been competitive. However, this is even more true since its 2018 redesign. For example, it offers two turbocharged 4-cylinder engines and a hybrid (HEV) powertrain.
We like the Accord for its roomy and well-appointed interior, spirited engines, available hybrid powertrain, legendary resale value, and comprehensive driver-aid offerings.
Honda offers the Accord in several trim levels. However, the count varies depending on how you parse them. We’ve split out versions with the more powerful turbo or the hybrid powertrain, bringing the grade total to 12.
The standard engine for the LX, Sport, EX, EX-L, and Touring is a 192-horsepower 1.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder. It is mated to a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) in all but the Sport. In the Sport, a 6-speed manual (6MT) changes the cogs. With the CVT, the government-estimated mileage is 30 mpg in the city, 38 mpg on the highway, and 33 mpg in combined driving. The numbers for the Sport with its 6MT are 26 mpg/35 mpg/31 mpg.
If you want all-wheel drive (AWD), you’ll need to shop the Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima, or Subaru Legacy. The Accord is front-wheel drive (FWD) only.
We’ll detail the more powerful turbo and the HEV powertrain when we get there below.
2019 Honda Accord LX (Original starting price when new: $23,720)
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The 2019 Honda Accord LX started at $23,720.
Standard are 17-inch alloy wheels, LED exterior lights (brake lights, daytime running lights, and headlights with auto on-off), and dual-zone automatic climate control. Also included are push-button start, cruise control, a tilt-telescopic steering wheel, a 7-inch touchscreen, a 4-speaker audio system, and Bluetooth. Text messaging and one USB port are also standard.
The advanced driver aids are lane-departure warning with steering assist, forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking, and high-beam assist. Adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and traffic-sign recognition are also standard.
Honda’s marketing procedure omits factory-installed options. To gain more features, you must move up through the trim levels.
Who is this trim for? Buyers looking for an affordable, practical, and safe midsize sedan but who don’t want to spend extra on infotainment or luxury features will gravitate to the LX.
2019 Honda Accord LX includes:
Dual-zone automatic climate control – A system you only need set once, it divides the vehicle into left and right regions. It provides separate temperature settings for each region. Once set, it automatically maintains the preset temperatures.
Tilt-telescopic steering wheel – Manually adjustable, it allows the driver to set both the height and distance of the steering wheel.
Honda Sensing – Standard on all Accord models, it includes driver aids like adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, and more.
2019 Honda Accord Hybrid (Original starting price when new: $25,320)
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The 2019 Honda Accord Hybrid started at $25,320.
The hybrid system consists of a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine married to an electric motor, combining to produce 212 hp. It uses an automatic transmission to funnel power to the wheels. The estimated fuel economy is an impressive 48 mpg/48 mpg/48 mpg.
The base Hybrid trim is equipped like the LX. However, it does gain keyless entry and a couple of other minor upgrades.
Who is this trim for? Honda targets buyers who like the LX but long for better gas mileage.
2019 Honda Accord Sport (Original starting price when new: $26,180)
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The listed price is for the Sport with the 6-speed manual transmission. Upgrading to the automatic transmission is a no-charge option.
To the LX, the Sport adds 19-inch alloy wheels, LED fog lights, a rear decklid spoiler, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, sport pedals, and a 12-way power-adjustable driver’s seat. Also included are an 8-speaker audio system, an 8-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto.
Who is this trim for? Buyers picking the SE will do so because of its sporty elements. For example, the rear decklid spoiler and sport pedals, as well as the upgraded infotainment features. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are definite selling points.
2019 Honda Accord Sport includes:
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto – Allow your smartphone to interface with your vehicle. Not only can you access the music on your phone, but you can also send messages, receive messages, make calls, and so forth through your vehicle’s media system.
Power-adjustable driver’s seat – With 12-way adjustments, this seat helps drivers find the ideal driving position.
Leather-wrapped steering wheel – Providing tilt and telescoping adjustments, this steering wheel accompanies a leather-wrapped shift knob.
2019 Honda Accord Sport 2.0T (Original starting price when new: $30,710)
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The 2019 Honda Accord Sport 2.0T started at $30,710.
As with the Sport, the Sport 2.0T comes with the 6MT, but you may upgrade to the automatic transmission for no extra charge.
The engine powering all the 2.0T grades is a 252-hp 2.0-liter turbo 4-cylinder engine. It’s paired with the 6MT or the no-cost optional 10-speed automatic transmission.
Equipped like the Sport grade, the Sport 2.0T adds keyless entry, power heated outboard mirrors with integrated turn signals, and a power moonroof. Satellite radio capability and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert are also standard, as are 19-inch wheels.
Who is this trim for? Buyers choosing the Sport 2.0T over the standard Sport are looking for more from under the hood. Moreover, they may find the added features, like the moonroof, further motivation for moving up to the 2.0T.
2019 Honda Accord Sport 2.0T includes:
2.0-liter turbo engine – Developing 252 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque, this turbocharge 4-cylinder pairs with either a 6MT or a 10AT to move engine torque to the front wheels.
Keyless entry – If the key fob is on your person, the doors automatically unlock when you touch the door handle.
Mirrors with integrated turn signals – These are power outboard mirrors with turn-signal repeaters installed on their outer shells.
2019 Honda Accord EX (Original starting price when new: $27,620)
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The 2019 Honda Accord EX started at $27,620.
Building on the LX, the EX adds blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, LED fog lights, keyless entry, heated outboard mirrors, and a power moonroof. The EX also includes a 12-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, heated front seats, an 8-speaker audio system, an 8-inch touchscreen, and satellite radio capability. A second USB port, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto are standard, too.
Who is this trim for? Roughly $4,000 more than the LX, the EX should appeal to buyers who want more convenience and infotainment features than the LX provides.
2019 Honda Accord EX includes:
Heated outboard mirrors – Electrically heated, these mirrors automatically clear away ice, snow, and fog.
Blind-spot monitoring – This radar-based system warns of traffic approaching your flanks. It also includes rear cross-traffic alert to warn of vehicles crossing behind you when in reverse.
LED fog lights – Mounted lower than the headlights, these lights aim downward to illuminate beneath the fog layer. As LED lights, they illuminate a wider area.
2019 Honda Accord EX Hybrid (Original starting price when new: $29,220)
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The 2019 Honda Accord EX Hybrid started at $29,220.
Other than the hybrid powertrain, Honda equips the Hybrid EX like the standard EX.
Who is this trim for? Buyers who like the EX but want better fuel economy will appreciate the Hybrid EX.
2019 Honda Accord EX-L (Original starting price when new: $30,120)
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To the EX, the EX-L adds heated outboard mirrors with integrated turn signals, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and a Homelink transceiver. Two-position memory for the driver’s seat, a 4-way power-adjustable passenger seat, and leather seating are also standard. The EX-L also includes a 10-speaker audio system and navigation.
Who is this trim for? The EX-L is for buyers who want to take that first step into luxury. Leather seating and the 10-speaker audio system signify a more upmarket trim than the lower three grades.
2019 Honda Accord EX-L includes:
Auto-dimming rearview mirror – Using photosensors, it recognizes bright headlights closing from behind. It then automatically dims the reflection of those lights.
Homelink – This universal transceiver offers programming for your automatic garage door, as well as other functions like your home’s interior light operation.
Navigation – This provides you with a map and directions in active electronic form.
2019 Honda Accord Hybrid EX-L (Original starting price when new: $31,720)
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The 2019 Honda Accord Hybrid EX-L started at $31,720.
Other than the hybrid powertrain, the Hybrid EX-L and the standard EX-L are alike.
Who is this trim level for? Buyers who want better fuel economy than the EX-L will appreciate the Hybrid EX-L.
2019 Honda Accord EX-L 2.0T (Original starting price when new: $32,120)
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The 2019 Honda Accord EX-L 2.0T started at $32,120.
Besides the higher-performance 2.0T engine and 10-speed automatic transmission, the EX-L 2.0T is the same as the standard EX-L.
Who is this trim for? Buyers who like the EX-L but want more excitement in their daily commute will enjoy the EX-L 2.0T.
2019 Honda Accord Touring (Original starting price when new: $33,950)
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To the EX-L, Touring adds 19-inch alloy wheels, an adaptive damper system, rain-sensing wipers, LED high beams, front-rear park assist, and outboard mirrors with memory. Touring includes ventilated front seats, heated second-row outboard seats, Wi-Fi capability, wireless phone charging, and a head-up display.
Who is this trim for? Buyers who want all the luxury, convenience, and safety features the Accord offers will want the Touring grade.
2019 Honda Accord Touring includes:
Adaptive Damper System – The system constantly monitors driving conditions, including speed, road conditions, etc. It can then adjust the suspension dampers in a split second to changing conditions.
Rain-sensing wipers – When the system senses moisture on the windshield, it automatically engages the wipers. The wiper speed adjusts according to the volume of the rain.
Front-rear park assist – Sensors on the front and rear bumpers detect when an object is close, triggering a warning.
2019 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring (Original starting price when new: $34,990)
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The 2019 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring started at $34,990.
Other than the hybrid powertrain, the Hybrid Touring and the standard Touring are alike.
Who is this trim for? Honda aims the Hybrid Touring trim at buyers who like the standard Touring for its content but want better fuel economy.
2019 Honda Accord Touring 2.0T (Original starting price when new: $35,950)
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The 2019 Honda Accord Touring 2.0T started at $35,950.
Save for the higher-performing turbo engine, 10-speed automatic transmission, and 19-inch wheels, the Touring 2.0T and the standard Touring are the same.
Who is this trim for? Buyers hunting for the Touring’s standard equipment but who want a little more spice in their driving experience will pick the Touring 2.0T.
