While the Honda Accord-versus-Toyota Camry debate hasn’t sparked nearly as many family feuds or bar-room brawls as Ford vs. Chevy, co*ke vs. Pepsi or Mac vs. PC, it is nevertheless one of consumerism’s biggest rivalries. Their continuous run as the two of the best-selling cars in America extends back to the second millennium, and they combine to account for roughly 40 percent of sales in a segment that numbers about 20 nameplates. As American, Korean and other Japanese manufacturers continue to roll out worthier and worthier competitors, however, choosing the right midsize sedan is no longer as straightforward as flipping a coin.
Used 2009 Honda Accord Pricing
Used 2009 Honda Accord pricing starts at $6,291 for the Accord LX Sedan 4D, which had a starting MSRP of $22,415 when new. The range-topping 2009 Accord EX-L Coupe 2D starts at $7,273 today, originally priced from $27,215.
Original MSRP | KBB Fair Purchase Price (nat'l average) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
LX Sedan 4D | $22,415 | $6,291 | ||
LX-P Sedan 4D | $23,415 | $6,917 | ||
LX-S Coupe 2D | $23,915 | $6,587 | ||
EX Sedan 4D | $25,115 | $7,244 | ||
EX Coupe 2D | $25,215 | $6,806 | ||
EX-L Sedan 4D | $27,115 | $7,286 | ||
EX-L Coupe 2D | $27,215 | $7,273 |
The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. The prices here reflect what buyers are currently paying for used 2009 Honda Accord models in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly.
Driving the Used 2009 Honda Accord
The refinement with which the 2009 Honda Accord delivers its distinctive brand of relaxed enthusiasm is almost uncanny. In pulling away from a stop, plodding along in traffic and passing on the highway, the throttle responds to your right foot as if reading your mind, seamlessly delivering exactly as much or as little power as you want. Steering, likewise, is perfectly weighted and the car tracks straight down the highway requiring very little driver input, thanks in part to variable-ratio steering that improves both high-speed cruising and parking-lot maneuverability. Rounding out a theme, braking feel, response and feedback are also top-notch. Topped off by a familiar blend of comfortable cruising and eager handling, the 2009 Honda Accord continues to do the same ‘ol thing better than ever.
Interior Comfort
That the inside of the 2009 Honda Accord feels so familiar is a tribute to the successful transference of Honda design DNA over the years. Although most view it as a midsize sedan, the Accord’s interior volume is big enough to move it into the EPA’s Large Sedan category. The added interior volume helps provide room for wider seats and a big, two-arm center console. Every Accord features steering wheel-mounted audio controls and a dial-controlled eight-inch LCD display, while EX models and above offer blue ambient console lighting and highway-hushing active noise control. There are plenty of bins and cubbies throughout and the backseat and trunk qualify as roomy in every dimension.
Exterior Styling
A bold front end, deeply angular side sculpting and more pronounced fender flares give the 2009 Honda Accord Sedan a fresh and substantial look. The largest Accord to date, the 2009 is some three inches longer than the last-generation Accord and five inches longer than the Toyota Camry. The base models come well-dressed, and climbing the trim ladder nets different wheels, chrome door handles, chrome exhaust finishers, fog lights and a rear spoiler (coupe only). Beneath it all is Honda’s Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure that improves collision compatibility with SUVs, among other advantages. The 2009 Accord Coupe shares the same design elements but to a much sportier effect.
Favorite Features
Excellent Throttle Response
Even though throttle response isn’t exactly a feature, the Accord responds so naturally to the driver’s gas pedal inputs that we’re compelled to note it here.
Voice-Controlled Navigation System
The Accord’s intuitive DVD-based navigation system – featuring an 8-inch screen and Zagat restaurant ratings – is further enhanced by an accurate and easy-to-use voice-recognition system.
Standard Features
The standard equipment list for a 2009 Accord LX sedan includes air conditioning, power windows, locks and mirrors, AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA sound system, auxiliary audio input and steering wheel-mounted audio controls (illuminated). Standard safety equipment includes front, front-side and two-row side-curtain airbags, as well as stability and traction controls and a sophisticated braking system.
Factory Options
Features are grouped by trim level and include a moonroof, dual-zone automatic climate control, navigation system with voice recognition, leather seats, heated front seats, Bluetooth hands-free cell phone compatibility, a 270-watt premium audio system, six-CD changer and XM Satellite Radio.
Engine & Transmission
The jewel of the Accord Sedan’s three-engine lineup is its 3.5-liter V6 featuring an updated version of Honda’s Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) technology that saves fuel by allowing the engine to run on six, four or three cylinders, according to demand. A five-speed automatic transmission is available on four-cylinder models and is standard on V6 models. Four-cylinder models sold in California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont have less horsepower but qualify as Partial Zero Emissions Vehicles (PZEV). 2.4-liter in-line 4 2.4-liter in-line 4 3.5-liter V6
177 horsepower @ 6500 rpm
161 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4300 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 22/31 (manual), 21/30 (automatic)
190 horsepower @ 7000 rpm
162 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4400 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 22/31 (manual), 21/30 (automatic)
271horsepower @ 6200 rpm
254 lb.-ft. of torque @ 5000 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 19/29
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