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Accord Earns 5-Star Overall Rating

The 2011 Honda Accord 4-Door has earned a 5 Star Overall Ratings Score under the new, more stringent NHTSA NCAP testing and rating system. The 2011 Toyota Camry earned 3 Star Overall Ratings Score; the 2011 Hyundai Sonata earned 5 Star Overall Ratings Score.

 

2011 Accord Sedan vs. 2011 Hyundai Sonata

Key advantages the 2011 Accord has over the 2011 Sonata include:

Advanced Safety and Security Features
Accord's Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure enhances crash compatibility and crash-energy management, the front-passenger side airbag Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) utilizes sensors in the front passenger's seatback to detect the height and seating position of the occupant so if a child or small-statured adult is leaning into the deployment path of the side airbag, the sensors deactivate it, and the engine immobilizer technology helps prevent theft.

Advantage: None of these features or comparable features is available on the 2011 Sonata.

Superior Handling Capability
All Accord models have a double-wishbone front suspension, an inherently more precise design than Sonata?s MacPherson Strut front suspension and a more robust 26.5mm front stabilizer bar compared to the 24.0mm front stabilizer bar on all Sonata models. Accord EX and EX-L come standard with a front shock tower brace, which significantly stiffens Accord?s body structure and suspension platform.

Advantage: These features combine to provide a more capable front suspension design for Accord for improved handling and control.

Lower Ownership Costs
Here's a quick comparison of ownership costs: 2011 Accord Sedan EX-L vs. 2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited:

·                       2011 Accord Sedan EX-L maintains a significantly higher ALG residual value after 36 months (60%) than the 2011 Sonata Limited (53%).

·                       According to Edmunds.com, the 2011 Accord Sedan EX-L costs an average of $0.57 per mile to own and operate for five years based on 15,000 miles per year. The 2011 Sonata Limited costs an average of $0.61 per mile to own and operate for the same five-year period. That's a savings of $600 per year with Accord!

2011 Accord Sedan vs. 2011 Toyota Camry

Key advantages the 2011 Accord has over the 2011 Toyota Camry include:

Superior Handling Capability
All Accord models have a double-wishbone front suspension that is responsive to driver inputs while still providing a smooth and stable ride. Accord EX and EX-L come standard with a front shock tower brace that further stiffens the body structure and suspension platform for even more precise handling.

Advantage: Camry has a less sophisticated MacPherson Strut front suspension and lacks a front shock tower brace.

Advanced Safety and Security Features
Accord comes with Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure, front-passenger side airbag Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS), and active front head restraints.

Advantage: None of these features or comparable features is available on the 2011 Camry.

Lower Ownership Costs
Here's a quick comparison of ownership costs: 2011 Accord Sedan EX-L vs. 2011 Toyota Camry XLE:

·                       2011 Accord Sedan EX-L maintains a significantly higher ALG residual value after 36 months (60%) than the 2011 Toyota Camry XLE (54%).

·                       According to Edmunds.com, the 2011 Accord Sedan EX-L costs an average of $0.57 per mile to own and operate for five years based on 15,000 miles per year. The 2011 Toyota Camry XLE costs an average of $0.59 per mile to own and operate for the same five-year period. That?s a savings of $300 per year with Accord.

 

Price Comparably Equipped

Feature	2011 Honda Accord Sedan EX-L	2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited	2011 Toyota Camry XLE
Leather-trimmed Seats Heated Front Seats	Standard	Standard	Optional $670
Carpeted Floor Mats	Standard	Optional $100	Standard
ALG Residual Value (36/60 months ? %)	60/40	53/40	54/42
EPA Fuel Economy City/Highway/Combined mpg1	23/34/27	22/35/26	22/32/26
Base Price MSRP	$27,355	$25,295	$26,250
Destination Charge	$750	$720	$760
Comparably-Equipped Price	$28,105	$26,115	$27,680

¹Based on 2011 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary, depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.