Honda
Honda Accord (2026)
$28395Cheaper
Released 2026
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A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Honda Accord (2026) is cheaper at $28395. Every spec and price links to its source.
Honda
$28395Cheaper
Released 2026
Ford
$37290
Released 2026
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Honda Accord (2026) is the cheaper at $28395.
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $28395 | $37290 |
| Brand | Honda | Ford |
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
| Body style | midsize sedan | full-size pickup truck |
| Mpg combined | 32 | — |
| Horsepower | 192 | 325 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
| Seats | 5 | 3 |
| Cargo cuft | — | — |
| Powertrain | 1.5L inline-4 turbocharged, automatic CVT | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 turbocharged, 10-speed automatic |
| Release | 2026 | 2026 |
Sources — Honda Accord (2026): fueleconomy.gov (verified 2026-06-15). Ford F-150 (2026): consumerreports.org (verified 2026-06-15).
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Two whitelisted testers with hands-on track data — Car and Driver and MotorTrend — rate the 2026 Accord a class leader (C/D's 10Best pick and #1 midsize sedan, MT #2). Both praise its ride, handling and hybrid efficiency; both flag the lack of all-wheel drive and thin gas-trim options. (2 sourced reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
Praised: Composed ride, precise steering and confident handling; Efficient, punchy hybrid powertrain preferred over the gas engine; Spacious interior with a large trunk.
Flagged: No all-wheel drive offered, unlike several rivals; Few standalone options; base gas trims miss hybrid-grade features; Wind and road noise noticeable at highway speed.
Two whitelisted testers back the 2026 F-150 as a top full-size pickup. Car and Driver instrumented-tested it (5.0-sec 0-60 hybrid, 185-ft braking, 0.76 g skidpad) and rates it 9/10; MotorTrend concurs qualitatively at 9.1/10, praising the powertrain breadth. Both note styling or ride caveats, and both review the Lightning and Raptor separately. (2 sourced reviews, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Vast engine/powertrain lineup and near-limitless cab, bed, and trim configurations; Competitive towing (up to 13,500 lb) and payload capability.
Flagged: Jittery, stiff rear leaf-spring ride versus the Ram's coil-spring setup; Aging/tired exterior styling; Down-market cabin materials in mainstream trims.