2026 Honda Accord Sedan: real cost in California
See the Accord Sedan on Honda's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, LX · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$28,395the advertised price
Drive away$32,452with fees and tax
Loan payment$468/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,028/moeverything, after resale
$32,452 to drive away + $57,453 to run it for 6 years − $15,876 back at resale = $74,029, or $1,028 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$32,452
Running it, 6 yrs+$57,453
Back at resale−$15,876
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$28,395Feesfreight $1,295 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,380Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$2,677Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$17,787Fuel13,500 mi a year at 32 MPG
+$14,544Maintenanceestimate
+$8,991Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$7,072Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$6,246Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$2,813Resale after 6 years56% of MSRP, you get this back
−$15,876True cost $74,029 ÷ 72 months$1,028 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySedan195.7 in long
Seats5
Cargo16.7 cu ftbehind row 2
Ground clearance5.3 inlow; watch steep driveways
Engine and fuel
Engine192–204 hp gas or hybrid, FWD
0–60 mph6.7–7.4 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel economy31–48 MPGEPA combined
TowingNot published
Tires19"235/40R19
Safety and cover
Crash test✓ 5 of 5 starsNHTSA · see the test ↗
Highway assistSteers and brakeshands on the wheel · every trim
Warranty3 yrspowertrain 5 yrs
Resale at 6 years56% of MSRPprevious generation
Every trim
All trims: FWD, 5 seats.| LX | $28,395 | $32,452 | $74,029 | ✓ $1,028/mo | 32 MPG |
| SE | $30,695 | $34,959 | $76,855 | $1,067/mo | 31 MPG |
| Sport Hybrid | $33,795 | $38,337 | $77,357 | $1,074/mo | 44 MPG |
| EX-L Hybrid | $35,095 | $39,754 | $77,795 | $1,080/mo | 48 MPG |
| Sport-L Hybrid | $35,495 | $40,190 | $79,095 | $1,099/mo | 44 MPG |
| Touring Hybrid | $39,495 | $44,550 | $83,405 | $1,158/mo | 44 MPG |
LX
✓ $1,028/mo
True cost
SE
$1,067/mo
True cost
Sport Hybrid
$1,074/mo
True cost
EX-L Hybrid
$1,080/mo
True cost
Sport-L Hybrid
$1,099/mo
True cost
Touring Hybrid
$1,158/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it.Feature
LX$28,395
SE$30,695
Sport Hybrid$33,795
EX-L Hybrid$35,095
Sport-L Hybrid$35,495
Touring Hybrid$39,495
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
✓
✓
✓ from Touring Hybrid
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Cooled seats
✓
✓ from Touring Hybrid
Heated steering wheel
✓
✓ from Touring Hybrid
Heated rear seats
✓
✓ from Touring Hybrid
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Remote start
✓ Every trim
Wireless phone charging
✓ Every trim
Power driver's seat
✓ Every trim
Memory seat
✓
✓ from EX-L Hybrid
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Wireless CarPlay
✓ Every trim
Built-in navigation
✓
✓ from Touring Hybrid
Premium sound system
✓
✓ from Touring Hybrid
Head-up display
✓
✓ from Touring Hybrid
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
✓
✓ from Sport Hybrid
Capability and looks
Sunroof
✓ Every trim
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimHands-free driving360° cameraMassaging seatsPower liftgateAWD or 4WDTow hitch includedPanoramic roof
Full standard equipment on the LX (24 items)
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Dual Pinion Assist Electric Power Steering (EPS)
- Compact Spare Tire
- Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow
- Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
- Traffic Jam Assist
- Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines
- Remote Engine Start
- 9-Inch Color Touchscreen
- 10.2-Inch Digital Instrument Cluster
- 160-Watt Audio System with 4 Speakers
- Wireless Apple CarPlay Compatibility
- Wireless Android Auto Compatibility
- USB-C 3.0A Charging Port (x1) - Front Seats
- USB-C 3.0A Charging Port (x2) - Rear Seats
- Wi-Fi Hotspot Capability
- Wireless Phone Charger (Qi)
- HondaLink
- HondaLink Subscription Services
- 5-Person Seating Capacity
- White Ambient Light
- LED Headlights & Taillights
- Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock
Recalls
3 NHTSA recalls for 2024 to 2026 Accord Sedan models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Seats2024 · 121 vehicles
The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in an unsecured seat.Recall 24V859000 at NHTSA ↗Fuel system2024 · 720,810 vehicles
The high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel.Recall 24V763000 at NHTSA ↗Seat belts2024 · 303,770 vehicles
The front seat belt pretensioners may be missing the rivet that secures the quick connector and wire plate.Recall 23V782000 at NHTSA ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2026 Accord Sedan in California?
- $32,452 to drive away for the LX, from a $28,395 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $468 loan payment, about $1,081 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,028 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- The brand doesn't publish a towing capacity.
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US prices in US dollars from Honda's US website, read 2026-11-09; destination as the brand lists it. Taxes, registration and the dealer doc fee follow your state. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.