Deciding between the Altima or Accord? When you compare the 2018 Honda Accord vs. Nissan Altima, the former hits all the marks; it’s more powerful, efficient, and better equipped than the Altima. To show you what we mean, we’ve compared the two side-by-side below! Learn more about how the new Honda Accord surpasses the Nissan Altima as a practical, comfortable, and fuel-friendly mid-size sedan.
Altima vs. Accord: Performance
The Nissan Altima comes standard with a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that generates 179 hp and 177 lb-ft of torque. On the other hand, Honda Accord performance starts with a 1.5L turbo 4-cylinder engine that’s capable of 192 hp and 192 lb-ft of torque. In addition to being more powerful than the Nissan Altima, the Honda Accord is also more efficient. Here’s a quick look at the mpg ratings for these two sedans:
- 2018 Honda Accord LX CVT: EPA-estimated 30 mpg city/38 mpg highway*
- 2018 Nissan Altima 2.5 S: EPA-estimated 27 mpg city/38 mpg highway
Altima vs. Accord: Price & Features
The 2018 Honda Accord has a starting MSRP of $23,570**, while the 2018 Nissan Altima starts at $23,260. For a little more money, you’ll enjoy the Honda Accord’s many features—some of which aren’t found on many entry-level luxury sedans. The following aren’t included on the Altima 2.5 S but are included on the Accord LX:
- Standard Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control: Separate driver and front-passenger temperature controls help you stay comfortable as you cruise through Walla Walla.
- Standard Honda Sensing: The Nissan Altima comes standard with a forward collision warning system with automatic emergency braking. However, it doesn’t include anything like the Accord’s safety suite: Honda Sensing. Collision Mitigation Braking System, Traffic Sign Recognition, and Lane Keeping Assist System are just a few of its standard safety features.
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Comparing the Nissan Altima vs. Honda Accord reveals the award-winning Accord to be an all-around smarter choice. Schedule a test drive at Underriner Honda of Walla Walla near Tri-Cities to experience its highly-reviewed interior and performance for yourself! Before you schedule, take a moment to browse our offers and incentives for Dayton shoppers!
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*30 city/38 highway/33 combined mpg rating for 1.5T LX, EX and EX-L models with CVT. 26 city/35 highway/30 combined mpg rating for 1.5T Sport models with 6-speed manual transmission. 29 city/35 highway/31 combined mpg rating for 1.5T Sport and Touring models with CVT. 22 city/32 highway/26 combined mpg rating for 2.0T Sport models with 6-speed manual transmission. 22 city/32 highway/26 combined mpg rating for 2.0T Sport and Touring models with 10-speed automatic transmission. 23 city/34 highway/27 combined mpg rating for 2.0T EX-L models with 10-speed automatic transmission. 47 city/47 highway/47 combined mpg rating for Hybrid models with E-CVT. Based on 2018 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.
**MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, $895.00 destination charge and options. Dealers set own prices.
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