Which Trim Level of the Honda Accord Is the Best Buy?Honda (Honda)Fifty years after its introduction, the Honda Accord still offers a great blend of practicality and fun-to-drive personality.The range isn't quite as broad as it used to be, but there's a clear midpack winner (the one pictured above).It's also possibly worth splurging on a top-level Touring trim as a value alternative to a sedan from a luxury brand.See Our Comprehensive Honda Accord Make-Model PageShop New Cars | Shop Used CarsAdvertisementAdvertisementIt's hard to believe that the Honda Accord has been around for a half-century, and in all that time it's hardly put a foot wrong. A winner since we started our 10Best list back in 1983, it's always charmed for offering four-doored practicality with just a dash of the Soichiro Honda–style fun-to-drive factor. It's no secret we like it, but which one do we like the most? Read on.Which Accord Trim Level Is the Best?While it's no longer offered with the ultra-smooth V-6 that made earlier Accord generations so good, it's well worth going for the upgraded engine offering here. The base 1.5-liter turbocharged engine is just fine at 192 horsepower, but going for the 2.0-liter hybrid gets you 12 more horsepower and significantly improved fuel economy.The first trim offered with the hybrid upgrade is the $34,990 Accord Sport Hybrid, and that's how we'd order one. Leather seating and stereo upgrades come higher up the range, but a blend of nippy handling, efficiency, and four-door practicality made the Accord Sport all you need.Michael Simari - Car and Driver (Michael Simari - Car and Driver)What Options Should You Consider?The Accord doesn't come with options, just accessories like all-season mats or dealer add-on accessories. We wouldn't add anything to a Sport Hybrid, but if you want leather seating, you're going to have to step up to a higher trim.Inside the Accord Touring.Marc Urbano - Car and Driver (Marc Urbano - Car and Driver)What Do I Miss Out On in the Higher Trim Levels?Speaking of higher trims, maintaining the Sport Hybrid's well-balanced nature and adding leather seats requires two steps up the rung, to the $36,690 Sport-L Hybrid. It's a pretty reasonable bump for leather, and you do also get a power passenger seat (the basic Sport Hybrid is just power-adjustable for the driver) and memory for the driver's seat. The EX-L is a little less at $36,290, but the real difference there is that it's softer riding, with 17" wheels vs 19" for the Sport and Touring.AdvertisementAdvertisementThat top-level Touring, at $40,690, is quite a bit more than the Sport Hybrid we'd pick, but it's a strong recommend too. With heated seats for four passengers and ventilated seats up front, it's the right Accord for someone who has owned a long series of them, and is going to get all the bells and whistles on a car they're going to love driving.➡️ Skip the lot. Let Car and Driver help you find your next car.Shop New Cars Shop Used CarsYou Might Also LikeGift Guide: Best Ride-On Electric Cars for KidsFuture Cars Worth Waiting For: 2025–2029