Acura ILX vs. Honda Accord
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Acura ILX and 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 Acura ILX and the Honda Accord.
When we compare the Acura ILX's and the Honda Accord's specifications and ratings, the Acura ILX has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. The Honda Accord has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Acura ILX's and the Honda Accord's specifications and ratings, the Honda Accord is a better car than the Acura ILX.
Pricing: A used 2022 Acura ILX ranges from $21,955 to $29,997 while a used 2022 Honda Accord is priced between $23,725 to $31,997.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Acura ILX loses 40.8 percent of its value and the Honda Accord loses 31.5 percent of its value. This means the Honda Accord retains 9.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Acura ILX.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Acura ILX is 8.6 out of 10 while the Honda Accord's quality rating is 9.3 out of 10. This results in the Acura ILX being ranked 3 out of 36 Best Luxury Small Cars and the Honda Accord being ranked 1 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Acura ILX is 7.7 out of 10. For the Honda Accord the reliability rating is 9.3 out of 10. This gives the Honda Accord an advantage in reliability compared to the Acura ILX.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Acura ILX’s base engine makes 201 horsepower, and the Honda Accord base engine makes 192 horsepower. The ILX is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 449 miles. The Accord is rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 562 miles. This gives the Honda Accord the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Acura ILX. The ILX uses premium unleaded, and the Accord uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Honda Accord, a midsize car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Acura ILX and Honda Accord are comparable in regards to front leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Acura ILX and the Honda Accord have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$27,300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$46,042
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$27,300 - $76,200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$28,971 - $35,963
Starting MSRP:
$26,520
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
$27,672
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
$23,400 - $40,750
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$26,168
Price Range:
$21,955 - $29,997
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$42,174
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$26,168 - $79,152
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
112
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
36,938
# Good or Great Deals:
8
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$27,611
Price Range:
$23,725 - $31,997
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
$25,865
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
$20,266 - $35,349
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,689
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
39,673
# Good or Great Deals:
331
Acura ILX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Honda Accord Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.3 / 10
Reliability:
9.3 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Acura ILX
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
9.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
6.1 - 12.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
8.9%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda Accord
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
11
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)
8.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)
7.5 - 11
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
57.2%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.9 - 15.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
16.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
1.3 - 16.4
Acura ILX Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 1Ranking
1 out of / 1Ranking
2 out of / 36Ranking
3 out of / 36Ranking
6 out of / 36Ranking
22 out of / 36Ranking
22 out of / 36Ranking
22 out of / 36Ranking
34 out of / 36Honda 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
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Acura ILX Trim Levels
Base, w/Premium, w/Premium w/A-SPEC, w/Tech w/A-SPEC
Honda Accord Trim Levels
EX-L, LX, Sport, Sport Special Edition, Touring
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 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):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 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:
201 hp @ 6800 rpm
Torque:
180 foot-lbs @ 3600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 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:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 34 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
317 / 449 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium 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
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
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
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
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
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.6 inches
Cargo Space:
12.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
89.3 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:
3095 lbs
Width:
70.6 inches
Height:
55.6 inches
Length:
182.2 inches
Wheelbase:
105.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3150 lbs
Width:
73.3 inches
Height:
57.1 inches
Length:
196.1 inches
Wheelbase:
111.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/45R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/50R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Majestic Black Pearl
Gray
Modern Steel Metallic
Red
Performance Red Pearl
Silver
Lunar Silver Metallic
White
Platinum White Pearl
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Gray
Modern Steel Metallic
Red
Radiant Red Metallic
Silver
Lunar Silver Metallic
White
Platinum White Pearl
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
Beige
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Beige
Ivory
