2026 Honda Accord
LX
The value-focused Accord. Delivers the core Accord experience with excellent efficiency, strong safety technology, and the lowest entry price in the lineup.
The value-focused Accord. Delivers the core Accord experience with excellent efficiency, strong safety technology, and the lowest entry price in the lineup.
The $28,395 entry point brings a 1.5L Turbocharged 4-Cylinder, Front-Wheel Drive, and a Continuously Variable (CVT) transmission. Fuel economy is rated at 29 city, 37 highway, and 32 combined MPG. Seating for 5 pairs with 16.7 cu.ft. of cargo space. Coverage includes 3 yr / 36,000 mi basic warranty and 5 yr / 60,000 mi powertrain warranty.
See the starting price for this trim, along with the factory packages and dealer-installed accessories available to customize it.
MSRP excludes taxes, title, registration, and destination charge. Pricing data is sourced from the manufacturer catalog; your out-the-door price varies by dealer.
The Accord LX is built for real life — the daily commute, the weekend highway run, and the city at night. A look at how it fits into your world.
The 2026 Accord LX comes in a focused palette of classic finishes. The previews below are representative — confirm exact paint availability with your dealer.
Representative previews shown. Color availability may vary — confirm exact paint options with your dealer.
Even as the entry trim, the LX cabin is clean, roomy, and built around durable black cloth seating. Here's the front office, the back seat, and the trunk you'll actually live with.
Weigh the LX against every Accord trim, side by side, in the full comparison experience.
A closer look at what this trim delivers — and what each detail means for you.
What it meansThe 1.5L Turbo Gasoline engine makes 192 hp and 192 lb-ft, delivering responsive everyday performance with an EPA 32 mpg combined rating.
Why this trimThis trim uses the efficient 1.5L turbo gas powertrain shared with the entry Accords.
Bottom line: Efficient turbocharged power for everyday driving.
What it meansSeating for 5, a 16.7 cu.ft. trunk, and 105.7 cu.ft. of passenger volume give this trim real midsize room for family duty.
Why this trimEvery Accord trim shares the same passenger and cargo space, so practicality is consistent across the lineup.
Bottom line: Genuine midsize space for five, with a usefully deep trunk.
What it meansThe cabin pairs cloth seating with air conditioning (single-zone) and a manual adjust driver seat — built around everyday comfort.
Why this trimInterior appointments rise with the trim ladder; this trim's set reflects its place in the lineup.
Bottom line: A comfortable, practical five-seat cabin.
What it meansA 9 in touchscreen and 10.2 digital driver display anchor the cabin tech, with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 160-Watt, 4 speakers audio system, and a wireless phone charger.
Why this trimWireless smartphone integration and a digital cluster are standard across the lineup; screen size and audio scale up with the trim.
Bottom line: A modern, wireless-first technology setup.
What it meansEvery 2026 Accord includes the full Honda Sensing suite — automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise with low-speed follow, lane-keeping, road-departure mitigation, and traffic-sign recognition — plus the ACE body structure and a full airbag set.
Why this trimHonda Sensing is standard across the entire lineup.
Bottom line: A comprehensive standard safety net.
What it meansThis trim rides on 17 x 7.5J Blade Silver wheels on 225/50R17 94V tires, balancing stance, ride, and handling.
Why this trimWheel size and finish vary by trim as part of each trim's visual identity.
Bottom line: 17-inch wheels set this trim's stance.
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and cause the front airbag to deploy unintentionally.
13 recalls on record from NHTSA. Recall coverage can vary by VIN.
View All Recalls & Check Your VINSource: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)
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