Honda Accord vs. Kia Stinger

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Honda Accord and Kia Stinger 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 and the Kia Stinger.

In comparing the Honda Accord's and the Kia Stinger's specifications and ratings, the Honda Accord has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, resale value and interior volume. The Kia Stinger has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Honda Accord's and the Kia Stinger's specifications and ratings, the Honda Accord is a better car than the Kia Stinger.

Pricing: A used 2023 Honda Accord ranges from $22,497 to $28,989 while a used 2023 Kia Stinger is priced between $28,000 to $45,998. For a new model, the Honda Accord's price is between $28,376 and $31,160, with the Kia Stinger priced between $38,607 and $57,090.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Honda Accord loses 34.9 percent of its value and the Kia Stinger loses 48.8 percent of its value. This means the Honda Accord retains 13.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Kia Stinger.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Honda Accord’s base engine makes 192 horsepower, and the Kia Stinger base engine makes 300 horsepower. The Accord is rated to deliver an average of 32 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 548 miles. The Stinger is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 509 miles. This gives the Honda Accord the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Kia Stinger. The Accord uses regular unleaded, and the Stinger uses premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are midsize cars, the Honda Accord has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Kia Stinger has the advantage in the areas of front leg room cargo space.

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