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2018 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Honda Accord Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2018 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Honda Accord Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,645

2012 Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $1,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,096

2012 Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $1,122

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182012
ModelAccordAccordAccordAccordAccordAccordAccord
TrimEX-LEX-L 2.0TEX-L HybridTouringTouring 2.0TTouring HybridEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,970 $31,970 $31,440 $33,800 $35,800 $34,710 $27,655
Base Invoice $27,411 $29,235 $28,751 $30,904 $32,728 $31,734 $25,299
Navigation system 1,000 1,000 1,000       2,200
Navigation system 912 912 912       2,007
Options (change) 1,000 1,000 1,000 0 0 0 2,200
Options (change) 912 912 912 0 0 0 2,007
Destination 895 895 895 895 895 895 790
Total Price $31,865 $33,865 $33,335 $34,695 $36,695 $35,605 $30,645
Total Invoice $29,218 $31,042 $30,558 $31,799 $33,623 $32,629 $28,096

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2018 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Honda Accord

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2018 Honda Accord Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,011
Model Year2018201820182018201820182012
ModelAccordAccordAccordAccordAccordAccordAccord
TrimEX-LEX-L 2.0TEX-L HybridTouringTouring 2.0TTouring HybridEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine192hp I4252hp I4143hp I4 H192hp I4252hp I4143hp I4 H190hp I4
TransmissionCVTT10A1CVT-7T10A1A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 10450, 10450, 10450, 10450, 10450, 10270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17235/40-19235/40-19225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$31,865$33,865$33,335$34,695$36,695$35,605$30,645
Adjustments for Features-4,275-4,975-4,125-7,325-7,800-6,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,590$28,890$29,210$27,370$28,895$28,855$30,645
Cost Above Minimum$220$1,520$1,840$0$1,525$1,485$0
Total Invoice$29,218$31,042$30,558$31,799$33,623$32,629$28,096
Adjustments for Features-3,920-4,560-3,781-6,714-7,147-6,1860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,298$26,482$26,777$25,085$26,476$26,443$28,096
Cost Above Minimum$213$1,397$1,692$0$1,391$1,358$0

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Features Comparison: 2018 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Honda Accord

Model Year2018201820182018201820182012
ModelAccordAccordAccordAccordAccordAccordAccord
TrimEX-LEX-L 2.0TEX-L HybridTouringTouring 2.0TTouring HybridEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000      
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500  $1500  
1-speed automatic  $800  $800 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100   
5-speed automatic      $900
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850$850 
Cruise control      $150
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Remote app   $25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats      $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150 $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through      $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  $150 
Regeneration paddles  $100  $100 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 $0  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25 $25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Aux input      $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash      $325
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150 
MP3-compatible player      $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)   $25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50 
Wireless charging station   $75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Boost gauge $75  $75  
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting      $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  $25 
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25 
Road sign information$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300 
Heated second row seats   $200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim      $250
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500 
Alloy wheels      $350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,025$7,725$6,875$10,075$10,550$9,500$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,275$4,975$4,125$7,325$7,800$6,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,920-4,560-3,781-6,714-7,147-6,1860

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Specifications Comparison: 2018 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Honda Accord

Model Year20182012
ModelAccordAccord
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in110.2 in
Length192.2 in194.1 in
Width73.3 in72.7 in
Height57.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,132 lb.3,205 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom40.4 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume16.7 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
2018 Honda Accord EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
2018 Honda Accord EX-L 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
2018 Honda Accord EX-L Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
2012 Honda Accord EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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