2026 Honda Accord vs. 2027 Hyundai Sonata

TrueCar says if starting price matters most, the Hyundai Sonata has the edge, at a $28,745 MSRP against $29,690 for the Honda Accord, a $945 difference, while the Accord gets better gas mileage at 29 city/37 highway mpg against the Sonata's 28 city/38 highway. ShunAuto adds that Hyundai backs the Sonata with a longer powertrain warranty, while Honda has the better long-term reliability track record. Choose the Sonata for the lower price and longer warranty; choose the Accord for slightly better mileage and Honda's resale reputation.

Which to choose, and why

Price and fuel economy

TrueCar (opens in a new tab) says if starting price matters most, the Hyundai Sonata has the edge, with a $28,745 MSRP against a $29,690 TSRP for the Honda Accord, a difference of $945, and that the Honda Accord gets better gas mileage, 29 city and 37 highway mpg, against 28 city and 38 highway for the Sonata.

Warranty and long-term reliability

ShunAuto (opens in a new tab) says the Hyundai Sonata has a lower starting price and gets slightly better fuel efficiency by its own figures, 28 mpg city and 38 mpg highway, and that Hyundai offers a longer powertrain warranty than Honda's 5-year/60,000-mile coverage. It notes that while plenty of Hyundais run fine after 10 to 15 years, Honda has the better long-term track record.

Resale value

SH Global (opens in a new tab) says the Honda Accord holds value better, retaining roughly 8 to 15% more of its value at five years in most export markets, driven by Honda's resale reputation and parts ubiquity, and that picking the wrong car for a given market can cost $2,000 to $5,000 per unit in acquisition or years of frustrating resale.

Questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper, the Honda Accord or Hyundai Sonata?

TrueCar (opens in a new tab) says the Hyundai Sonata, with a $28,745 MSRP against $29,690 for the Accord, a $945 difference.

Which holds its value better, the Accord or the Sonata?

SH Global (opens in a new tab) says the Honda Accord holds value better, retaining roughly 8 to 15% more of its value at five years in most export markets.

Side-by-side matrix

The published fields that can change the decision.

Honda Accord: 4 records · Hyundai Sonata: 6 records.

Decision field	Honda Accord	Hyundai Sonata
Exact EPA records	4	6
Model / option labels	4	5
Drive layouts	Front-Wheel Drive	All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Engines / propulsion	1.5L 4-cyl SIDI, 2L 4-cyl SIDI; Hybrid	2.5L 4-cyl SIDI & PFI, 2L 4-cyl SIDI; Hybrid
Transmissions	Automatic (variable gear ratios)	Automatic (AM-S6), Automatic (AM-S8), Automatic (S8)
Fuel types	Regular	Regular
EPA classes	Large Cars, Midsize Cars	Large Cars
Combined efficiency	31–48 MPG/MPGe	26–51 MPG/MPGe
Electric range	Not listed	Not listed
Annual fuel / energy estimate	$1350–2100 per year	$1250–2500 per year

Head to head

Honda Accord vs. Hyundai Sonata: size, power, capability and price.

Measure	Honda Accord	Hyundai Sonata
Horsepower	192 hp	191-290 hp
Torque	192 lb-ft	181-311 lb-ft
Curb weight	3,239-3,311 lb	3,232-3,534 lb
Length	195.7 in	193.3 in
Wheelbase	111.4 in	111.8 in
Cargo volume	16.7 cu ft	15.6 cu ft
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Basic warranty	3 years	5 years

Figures are ranges across each model’s trims from Kelley Blue Book records (2026 model year); prices are KBB base prices.

On peak horsepower, the Hyundai Sonata leads: 290 hp against 192 hp.
On peak torque, the Hyundai Sonata leads: 311 lb-ft against 192 lb-ft.
The Hyundai Sonata is lighter, comparing lightest trims: 3,232 lb against 3,239 lb.
On length, the Honda Accord leads: 195.7 in against 193.3 in.
On wheelbase, the Hyundai Sonata leads: 111.8 in against 111.4 in.
On cargo volume, the Honda Accord leads: 16.7 cu ft against 15.6 cu ft.
Both list the same seating capacity: 5 seats.
On basic warranty, the Hyundai Sonata leads: 5 years against 3 years.

Background on each vehicle

What public sources say about the Honda Accord and the Hyundai Sonata.

2026 Honda Accord

The Honda Accord, also known as the Honda Inspire in Japan and China for certain generations, is a series of automobiles manufactured by Honda since 1976, best known for its four-door sedan variant, which has been one of the best-selling cars in the United States since 1989. Worldwide, over 19 million units of the car have been sold, making it one of the best-selling automobiles of all time.

Source: Honda Accord (Wikipedia)

Engines. The 2019 Accord received the 2019 IIHS Top Safety Pick: Small overlap front: driver-side - Good (vehicle structure rated "Good"). Small overlap front: passenger-side - Good (vehicle structure rated "Good"). Moderate overlap front - Good.

Safety. Motor Trend's "Import Car of the Year" for 1994. Car and Driver's recipient of the 10 Best in recognition for 39 of the last 43 years. (not 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997 model years) Voted "Car of the Year Japan" in 1985, 1993 and 2002. 2008 Drive's "Car of the Year".

NHTSA rated the 2022 Honda Accord overall 5 of 5 stars, front crash 5 of 5 stars, side crash 5 of 5 stars, rollover 5 of 5 stars.

Recent recalls (5 campaigns across the latest model years)

January 2026, Seats:Critical Fasteners. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, and 2024 HR-V, Pilot, and Acura Integra vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in a loose seat. As such, these… Consequence: A loose driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
November 2024, Seats:Critical Fasteners. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Pilot, and 2024 HR-V, Acura Integra and Acura Integra Type S vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can… Consequence: An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
October 2024, Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid, and 2025 Honda Civic and Civic Hybrid vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel. Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

2027 Hyundai Sonata

The Hyundai Sonata is a mid-size car that has been manufactured by Hyundai since 1985. The first generation Sonata, which was introduced in 1985, was a facelifted version of the Hyundai Stellar with an engine upgrade, and was withdrawn from the market in two years due to poor customer reaction. While the nameplate was originally only sold in South Korea, the second generation of 1988 was widely exported.

Source: Hyundai Sonata (Wikipedia)

Safety. The NF Sonata was launched in August 2004 in South Korea, based on a new platform created from the project NF. The company's first all-aluminum I4 engine, dubbed Theta, debuted in the new Sonata.

Specifications. It comes with a 35 kW electric motor (up from 30) and a lithium-polymer battery that is 38 percent larger and more energy dense. The newer electric motor can run up to 62 mph (100 km/h), meaning that it can run on electricity at higher speeds, saving more fuel.

NHTSA rated the 2025 Hyundai Sonata overall 5 of 5 stars, front crash 4 of 5 stars, side crash 5 of 5 stars, rollover 5 of 5 stars.

Recent recalls (1 campaign across the latest model years)

January 2026, Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument… Consequence: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

Owners filed 16 complaints with NHTSA for the 2025 Hyundai Sonata, most often about service brakes (5), power train (3), vehicle speed control (3).

Open both dossiers

Resolve the exact engine, drive and EPA ID.

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Comparison answer desk

13 answers for this exact pairing.

Q01Which is more efficient: the 2026 Honda Accord or the 2027 Hyundai Sonata?

Efficiency

The 2026 Honda Accord lists the higher combined-efficiency midpoint in this snapshot (39.5 vs. the 2027 Hyundai Sonata's 38.5 MPG/MPGe).