Honda Accord Touring vs. Toyota Avalon Limited

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Honda Accord Touring and Toyota Avalon Limited 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 Honda Accord Touring and the Toyota Avalon Limited.

In comparing the Honda Accord Touring's and the Toyota Avalon Limited's specifications and ratings, the Honda Accord Touring has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, resale value and overall quality score. The Toyota Avalon Limited has the advantage in the areas of reliability, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Honda Accord Touring's and the Toyota Avalon Limited's specifications and ratings, the Honda Accord Touring is a better car than the Toyota Avalon Limited.

Pricing: A used 2022 Honda Accord Touring ranges from $27,996 to $35,850 while a used 2022 Toyota Avalon Limited is priced between $32,569 to $42,021.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Honda Accord Touring loses 31.5 percent of its value and the Toyota Avalon Limited loses 42.4 percent of its value. This means the Honda Accord Touring retains 10.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Toyota Avalon Limited.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda Accord is 9.3 out of 10 while the Toyota Avalon's quality rating is 9.2 out of 10. This results in the Honda Accord being ranked 1 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars and the Toyota Avalon being ranked 1 out of 8 Best Large Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Honda Accord is 9.3 out of 10. For the Toyota Avalon the reliability rating is 9.8 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Avalon a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Honda Accord.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Honda Accord Touring’s base engine makes 252 horsepower, and the Toyota Avalon Limited base engine makes 301 horsepower. The Touring is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 474 miles. The Limited is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 490 miles.This gives the Honda Accord Touring the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Toyota Avalon Limited the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota Avalon Limited, a large car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more rear head room and rear shoulder room. The Honda Accord Touring, a midsize car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Honda Accord Touring and Toyota Avalon Limited are comparable in regards to front shoulder room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Honda Accord Touring and the Toyota Avalon Limited have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.