Compare repair costs, reliability, and owner reviews
Hyundai Sonata
$458
Average Annual
Repair Cost
Honda Accord
$400
Average Annual
Repair Cost
Overall Reliability Rating
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Excellent
The Hyundai Sonata Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 5th out of 24 for midsize cars. The average annual repair cost is $458 which means it has excellent ownership costs. The severity and frequency of repairs are lower than other vehicles, so the Sonata is one of the more reliable vehicles on the road.
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The Honda Accord Reliability Rating is 4.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 1st out of 24 for midsize cars. The average annual repair cost is $400 which means it has excellent ownership costs. The severity and frequency of repairs are both much lower than other vehicles, so the Accord is one of the more reliable vehicles on the road.
The Hyundai Sonata ranks highest in interior and ranks lowest in value.
“We got this car from my grandpa. It might look like junk but a dependable car wish photo could be available love this car a bunch has over 350,000 miles on original engine. I did put money on some...”
“We got this car from my grandpa. It might look like junk but a dependable car wish photo could be...”
The Honda Accord ranks highest in value and ranks lowest in interior.
100% of reviewers would recommend this car.
“Awesome car! Smooth ride and excellent acceleration. Mine has 300,000 miles and still runs like a champ. Easy to fix and easy on the wallet. Parts are cheap and generally in stock. I dislike...”
“Awesome car! Smooth ride and excellent acceleration. Mine has 300,000 miles and still runs like...”
The Hyundai Sonata and the Honda Accord are two popular midsize sedans with comfortable interiors and lots of great features. Both get good fuel economy and are extremely reliable. But while the Accord has a great reputation, great handling and has sold millions of units, the Sonata simply gives you more for your money. The Sonata’s current base manufacturer’s suggested retail price is $1,520 less than that of the Accord — and that’s before incentives.
The Sonata’s base trim level has a long list of standard equipment, including blind-spot detection with rear cross-traffic alert and lane-change assist. It also has easier-to-use infotainment technology, including a phone app that lets you start the car remotely and set the temperature before you get in. Plus, the Sonata’s trunk is larger than the Accord’s.
The base Accord does offer its Honda Sensing suite of driver assistance technologies as standard, but similar systems are available in higher trim levels of the Sonata. The Accord has only slightly more horsepower than the Sonata and offers an edge in fuel economy, at 33 MPG combined vs. 29 for the Sonata.
While the Honda Accord is one of the best midsize sedans you can buy, the Hyundai Sonata has caught up with it. The Sonata is a great car that will leave you with money to spend on other things.