2005 Honda Accord: Tester's Comments
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- MSRP: $16,295 -$32,140
- Invoice: $14,673 -$28,912
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Find out what the Consumer Guide Automotive testers had to say about the 2005 Honda Accord. See if the 2005 Honda Accord is right for you.
Vehicle Evaluated
| Make/Model: | 2005 Honda Accord |
|---|---|
| Trim Level: | Hybrid |
| Arrival Date: | 05/09/2005 |
| Engine: | sohc V6/electric |
| Bodystyle | 4-door sedan |
| Transmission: | 5-speed automatic |
| 4WD/AWD: | No |
| Base Price: | 32,140 |
| Price as Tested: | 32,655 |
| Mileage at Beginning of Test: | 3896 |
| Mileage at End of Test: | 4505 |
| Total Measured Miles: | 609 |
| Total Fuel Used: | 23.236 gals. |
| Consumer Guide Fuel Economy: | 26.21 mpg (what's this?) |
| Problems During Test: | None |
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Damon Bell
The hybrid gadgetry seems more intrusive in the midsize Accord than it does in the compact Civic. Judging from our measured mpg, the hybrid doesn't seem to be worth it over a regular 4-cyl or even V6 Accord.
Mark Bilek
$32,000 is a very expensive price to pay for a $28,000 car (non-hybrid model) just to feel good about yourself. If fuel economy was 35+ mpg then I'd say OK, but 27.8 mpg? Sure it has a lot of go, but its more go than most need. Thanks, but no thanks Honda. I'll stick with my 4-cylinder LX for $20,000 (26.4 mpg over 20,000 miles of long-term driving). Let's see, doing the math it would take 196 years to make up the difference in price in fuel alone.
Tom Appel
I don't want to do the math. The equation here is very simple, actually. This car isn't especially frugal compared to the V6 donor car, and costs a lot more. The Hybrid is marginally quicker, but it's less smooth, less rewarding to drive. How is this the answer to any problem?
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