How much is a 2026 Prelude in Ontario?

$59,966 to drive away for the Prelude, from a $50,090 sticker.

What does it cost a month?

A $924 loan payment, about $1,377 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,225 a month all in, after resale.

The brand doesn't publish a towing capacity.

2026 Honda Prelude: real cost in Ontario

See the Prelude on Honda's site ↗Prices read 2026-11-05

Photo: Charles from Port Chester, New York, CC0

Cheapest trim, Prelude · Toronto · age 35–59 · 6 years · 18,000 km a yearChange

Sticker$50,090the advertised price

Drive away$59,966with fees and HST

Loan payment$924/mo72-month loan at 6.5%, $5,000 down

True cost$1,225/moeverything, after resale

Car, fees and HST $59,966Insurance $14,517Fuel $9,040Interest and lost return $23,865Maintenance and plates $9,090

$59,966 to drive away + $56,512 to run it for 6 years − $28,275 back at resale = $88,203, or $1,225 a month.

Where the money goes

Drive away$59,966

Running it, 6 yrs+$56,512

Back at resale−$28,275

Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP

+$50,090

Feesfreight $1,830 · levies $100 · levies and fees $1,047

+$2,977

HST, 13%Ontario

+$6,899

Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, Toronto

+$14,517

Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment

+$12,305

Loan interest6.5% over 72 months

+$11,560

Fuel18,000 km a year at 5.4 L/100 km

+$9,040

Maintenanceestimate

+$8,999

Registration and plates6 years in Ontario

+$91

Resale after 6 years56% of MSRP, you get this back

−$28,275

True cost $88,203 ÷ 72 months$1,225 a month

The car

Size and space

BodyCars4.53 m long

Seats5

Cargo427.58 Lbehind row 2

Ground clearance12 cmlow; watch steep driveways

Engine and fuel

Engine200 hp hybrid, FWD

0–100 km/h7.2 sour estimate from power and weight

Fuel use5.4 L/100 kmNatural Resources Canada

TowingNot published

Tires19"235/40R19

Safety and cover

US crash testNot rated yet

Highway assistSteers and brakeshands on the wheel · every trim

Warranty3 yrs / 60,000 kmpowertrain 5 yrs / 100,000 km · battery 8 yrs / 160,000 km

Brand offersFinance from 6.99% for 60 moHonda's advertised rates, read 2026-11-05; they change monthly

Resale at 6 years56% of MSRPaverage for its type

Every trim

All trims: FWD, 200 hp, 5.4 L/100 km, 5 seats.


Prelude	$50,090	$59,966	$88,203	$1,225/mo

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Prelude

$1,225/mo

True cost

Sticker $50,090Drive-away $59,9666 yrs $88,203

Features, trim by trim

Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it.

Feature

Prelude$50,090

Safety and driver assist

Automatic braking

✓ Every trim

Blind-spot monitor

✓ Every trim

Rear cross-traffic alert

✓ Every trim

Adaptive cruise

✓ Every trim

Lane centering

✓ Every trim

Parking sensors

✓ Every trim

Comfort

Heated seats

✓ Every trim

Dual-zone climate

✓ Every trim

Convenience

Push-button start

✓ Every trim

Remote start

✓ Every trim

Wireless phone charging

✓ Every trim

Tech and audio

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

✓ Every trim

Wireless CarPlay

✓ Every trim

Built-in navigation

✓ Every trim

Premium sound system

✓ Every trim

Capability and looks

LED headlights

✓ Every trim

Not listed on any trimHands-free driving360° cameraCooled seatsHeated steering wheelHeated rear seatsMassaging seatsPower liftgatePower driver's seatMemory seatHead-up displayLarge touchscreen (12 in+)AWD or 4WDTow hitch includedSunroofPanoramic roof

Full standard equipment on the Prelude (121 items)

Drivetrain - Engine: Front-wheel drive (FWD)
Engine type: 2.0-litre inline 4-cylinder
Displacement (cc): 1993
Two-motor hybrid system
Combined total horsepower : 200
Combined torque @ (lb.-ft. @ rpm) : 232 @ 0 - 2000
Redline (rpm): 6250
Bore and stroke (mm): 81 x 96.7
Valve train: 16-Valve DOHC with Dual Variable Timing Control (VTC)
Compression ratio: 13.9:1
Fuel injection: Direct injection
Remote engine starter
Drive modes: Comfort / GT / Sport / Individual
Honda S+ shift
Electro-Continuously Variable Transmission (eCVT)
Emissions rating: Tier 3 Bin 30
Front-wheel drive (City/Hwy/Combined ): 5.0/5.7/5.4
Recommended fuel: Regular
Fuel tank capacity (L): 40
Power-assisted, ventilated front disc/solid rear disc brakes
Agile Handling Assist (AHA)
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with automatic brake hold
Brembo front 4-piston braking system
Electro-servo brake system
Stabilizer bars – front/rear (mm): 26.5 x 4.6 (tubular) / 18.0 (solid)
Steering ratio: 11.3
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock: 2.1
Turning diametre, curb to curb (m): 11.6
Tire: P235/40 R19 96V
Tire repair kit
19" aluminum-alloy wheels: Gloss Black
Variable Ratio Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS)
Dual Axis MacPherson strut front suspension
Multi-link independent rear suspension
Adaptive Damper System
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow (LSF)
Auto high beam headlights
Blind Spot Information (BSI) system
Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS )
Cross Traffic Monitor (CTM)
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system
Traffic Jam Assist
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
Low-Speed Braking Control
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) system
Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) system
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ) with Traction Control
Hill Start Assist
Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure
Driver's and front passenger's advanced front airbags (SRS)
Driver & passenger side knee airbag
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
Rear outboard passengers' side airbags
Rear seat reminder
Seat belt reminder for all seating positions
Side curtain airbags with rollover sensor
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
LED headlights with auto-on/off
LED taillights
Wiper: Rain-sensing
Heated power-adjusting side mirrors: Integrated turn signal indicators
EXTERIOR – MISCELLANEOUS
Rear glass-infused antenna
Pushbutton start
Proximity key entry system
Smart Entry: With Walk-Away Auto Lock
Multi-angle rearview camera with dynamic guidelines
Parking sensors
Security system
Steering wheel with mounted controls: Leather-wrapped
Tilt and telescopic steering column
Steering wheel-mounted deceleration paddle selectors with coasting control
Sport pedals
Acoustic laminate glass: Windshield
Power windows with auto-up/down: Front
Climate control: Dual-zone
INTERIOR – MISCELLANEOUS
Illumintated front vanity mirrors
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Cargo area light
Ambient lighting
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
Sunglasses holder
Seat material: Leather-trimmed with blue accent stitching
Driver seat: 6-way manual adjustment
Passenger seat: 4-way manual adjustment
Heated front seats
Seating capacity: 4
60/40 split-folding rear seat
Seatback pockets: Driver and passenger
Speakers: 8, including subwoofer
BOSE Premium Sound System
AUDIO & CONNECTIVITY – MISCELLANEOUS
9" touchscreen centre display
10.2" centre meter display
Speed-sensitive Volume Control (SVC)
Apple CarPlay / Android Auto : Wired/wireless
HD Radio
Google built-in
Wi-Fi hotspot capability
USB device connectors : 2 USB-C 3.0A (Front)
Wireless phone charger (Qi-compatible)
HondaLink Connected Services : Subscription available
12-volt power outlet: Front
Curb weight (kg): 1479
Gross vehicle weight rating (kg): 1850
Ground clearance, unloaded (mm): 115.31
Height (mm): 1355.49
Length (mm): 4532.16
Track – front/rear (mm): 1626.8/1614.9
Wheelbase (mm): 2605
Width (mm): 1879.91
Cargo volume (L): 427.58
Headroom – front/2nd row (mm): 944.2/842
Hip room – front/2nd row (mm): 1376.5/1236.7
Legroom – front/2nd row (mm): 1074.4/813.7
Passenger volume (L): 2395.9
Shoulder room – front/2nd row (mm): 1451.4/1352.1

Recalls in Canada

✓ No Transport Canada safety recalls for 2025 to 2027 Prelude models.

Quick answers

How much is a 2026 Prelude in Ontario?: $59,966 to drive away for the Prelude, from a $50,090 sticker.
What does it cost a month?: A $924 loan payment, about $1,377 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,225 a month all in, after resale.
How much can it tow?: The brand doesn't publish a towing capacity.