2018 Honda Accord (4-door sedan) The good news is that there is no seat belt overlap – so 3-across will still be possible (so long as you pick narrow car seats) but you’ll have to use rear-facing seats in 2C to get around the protruding head restraint problem in 2C.

The only things that are interchangeable between 90-97 are wheels, suspension, engine, transmission. Anything cosmetic is not going to work.

Honda Accord Generations

• 2018 – Present Honda Accord (10th Generation)
• 2013 – 2017 Honda Accord (9th Generation)
• 2008 – 2012 Honda Accord (8th Generation)
• 2003 – 2007 Honda Accord (7th Generation)
• 1998 – 2002 Honda Accord (6th Generation)
• 1994 – 1997 Honda Accord (5th Generation)

10 Honda Accord Competitors to Consider

• 2018 Toyota Camry. When you think of dependability, the name Toyota immediately surfaces.
• 2018 Nissan Altima.
• 2018 Kia Optima.
• 2018 Ford Fusion.
• 2018 Hyundai Sonata.
• 2018 Subaru Legacy.
• 2018 Chevrolet Malibu.
• 2018 Volkswagen Passat.

In terms of fuel economy, the Honda Accord yet again outclasses the Kia Optima. Drivers can expect the Accord to average around 33 mpg. Fuel economy estimates for the Optima stand at a combined 27 mpg. However, efficiency jumps to a combined 31 mpg with the Optima’s smaller turbocharged engine.

While the 2019 Accord and 2019 TLX are both under the same Honda Motor Company midsize-sedan umbrella, they are vastly different vehicles. The Acura TLX is a legit luxury sports coupe with a cab-rearward setup, sharp LED headlights, a swoopy roofline, and plenty of swooping bodylines.

And the TLX has a 5-mph-higher top speed, Car and Driver reports. Plus, its top gear 30-50 mph and 50-70 mph times are only 0.3 seconds behind the Accord. So, with a good enough start, it might be possible to bridge the gap. A redesigned and revitalized TLX shows that Acura is serious about sport sedans again…

5) Low Cost of Ownership – Because used Acura cars tend to cost less than other cars in their class, and because they are generally quite reliable, their overall cost of ownership is often less than for many other vehicles.

The Best Used Acura Models You Can Buy These Days

• 2019 MDX Hybrid. If you desire a roomy, comfortable crossover SUV with great fuel economy, look no further than the 2019 Acura MDX Hybrid.
• 2016 TLX. RELATED: Reliable To the Death — the 2020 Acura RLX.
• 2016 ILX.
• 2017 RLX.
• 2017 NSX.

NY Daily News released a list of the Top 10 Affordable Luxury Cars, and Acura fared much better than BMW. If you look beyond that list, you will see that Acura models, in general, more often than not come in at a lower price point than their rival BMW models– and their equipped features are very comparable.

The Acura MDX and Toyota Highlander both have reliability, positive resale value, and reputation in common. While the MDX has more luxurious details, the Highlander has a hybrid powertrain with better fuel economy and is a better value with a lower starting price.

Acura

• Least Expensive: The Acura ILX, is the least expensive way to get into the Acura brand with a starting price well below $30,000.
• Most Expensive: Acura’s flagship hybrid sports car, the mid-engine NSX is hand-built in the U.S. and has a sticker price of about $160,000.

In the long run, it really comes down to personal needs and preferences. If you feel that the finer things in life need to cost more, then go with Lexus. And if you’re on a tighter budget and like performance and handling, but want something nicer than a Honda, then go with Acura.

Acura’s two best-selling models, the MDX and RDX, have been named as 2020 Best Family Luxury Cars by Parents magazine. The 2020 Acura MDX, America’s best-selling 3-row luxury SUV of all-time1, recently surpassed total sales of 1 million units and is Acura’s best-selling model of all-time.

Acura Reliability Rating Breakdown. The Acura Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 2nd out of 32 for all car brands. This rating is based on an average across 345 unique models. The average annual repair cost for a Acura is $501, which means it has above average ownership costs.

Tech features and space aside, you should have no issues buying a new Acura MDX and having it run for a long time. If anything, it will probably last 400,000 miles or more.

Many Acura models do not hold their value well, but some do. On average, you can expect a 2017 Acura to keep 75% of its original value. The Acura TLX is one model that retains its value well. It has a loyal customer following, meaning drivers like to buy them, allowing TLXs to stay valuable over time.

Acura is one of the more affordable cars in the luxury segment. According to auto repair and maintenance information website RepairPal, Acura repair costs across all models are around $501 per year.

Acura is the luxury vehicle division of Japanese automaker Honda. In the late 1980s, the success of the company’s first flagship vehicle, the Legend, inspired fellow Japanese automakers Toyota and Nissan to launch their own luxury brands, Lexus and Infiniti, respectively.

For Acura vehicles, this is not always the case. According to the manufacturer, premium gas is required only for the Acura NSX. However, it is recommended for the MDX, RDX, TLX, RLX, and ILX for optimal performance.