2017 Honda Accord vs. 2018 Honda Accord
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2017 Honda Accord and 2018 Honda Accord contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2017 Honda Accord and the 2018 Honda Accord.
When we compare the 2017 Honda Accord's and the 2018 Honda Accord's specifications and ratings, the 2017 Honda Accord has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2018 Honda Accord has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2017 Honda Accord's and the 2018 Honda Accord's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Honda Accord is a better car than the 2017 Honda Accord.
Pricing: A used 2017 Honda Accord ranges from $11,972 to $23,441 while a used 2018 Honda Accord is priced between $14,040 to $24,995.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2017 Honda Accord’s base engine makes 185 horsepower, and the 2018 Honda Accord base engine makes 192 horsepower. The Accord is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 550 miles. The Accord is rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 562 miles. This gives the 2018 Honda Accord the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2017 Honda Accord. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2017 Honda Accord has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2018 Honda Accord has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The 2018 Honda Accord has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
24125
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
23324
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
21600 - 34475
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
23570
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
23460
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
21680 - 31900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
17832
Price Range:
11972 - 23441
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
13614
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
11658 - 17832
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
796
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
100909
# Good or Great Deals:
219
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
19486
Price Range:
14040 - 24995
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
15852
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
12763 - 22022
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1405
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
92214
# Good or Great Deals:
343
Honda Accord Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Honda Accord Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.9 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2017 Honda Accord
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)
2.9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)
0.5 - 5.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Honda Accord
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)
3.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)
0.8 - 6.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.303
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.515909036566507
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
3.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
1.3 - 6.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
11.633524693409585
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
4.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
1.7 - 11.6
Honda Accord Rankings
Not yet available
Honda Accord Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
4 out of / 13Ranking
5 out of / 13Ranking
7 out of / 7Ranking
10 out of / 13Available Body Styles
Coupe, Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2017 Honda Accord Trim Levels
EX, EX w/Honda Sensing, EX-L, EX-L V6, EX-L V6 w/Navi w/Honda Sensing, EX-L w/Navi w/Honda Sensing, LX, LX w/Honda Sensing, LX-S, LX-S w/Honda Sensing, Sport, Sport Special Edition, Sport w/Honda Sensing, Touring
2018 Honda Accord Trim Levels
EX, EX-L, EX-L w/Navi, LX, Sport, Touring
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
185 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
181 foot-lbs @ 3900 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
192 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
192 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 32 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
396 / 550 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
30 / 38 / 33
Range (city/hwy):
444 / 562 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Cargo Space:
13.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
95.6 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
16.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
105.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3179 lbs
Width:
73 inches
Height:
56.5 inches
Length:
189.5 inches
Wheelbase:
107.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3131 lbs
Width:
73.3 inches
Height:
57.1 inches
Length:
192.2 inches
Wheelbase:
111.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/55R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/50R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Blue
Still Night Pearl
White
White Orchid Pearl
Beige
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Blue
Obsidian Blue Pearl
White
Platinum White Pearl
Beige
Champagne Frost Pearl
Brown
Kona Coffee Metallic
Gray
Modern Steel Metallic
Red
Radiant Red Metallic
Silver
Lunar Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Ivory
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Ivory
Black
Black
Gray
Gray
