2026 Honda Accord: Staten Island Buyers Guide
Quick Answer: The 2026 Honda Accord at a Glance
The 2026 Accord lineup runs six trims, all sedans, all front-wheel drive: LX at $28,395 MSRP, SE at $30,695, Sport Hybrid at $33,795, EX-L Hybrid at $35,095, Sport-L Hybrid at $35,495, and Touring Hybrid at $39,495, each plus a $1,195 destination charge. LX and SE run a 192-hp turbocharged 1.5-liter with a CVT; the four hybrid trims pair a 2.0-liter engine with two electric motors for 204 horsepower, with EPA ratings as high as 51 mpg city. It's a refresh year, not a redesign, headlined by a new 9-inch touchscreen and standard wireless phone charger on LX/SE and larger 19-inch wheels on the SE. The Accord just landed its 40th appearance on Car and Driver's 10Best list, a record for the nameplate. On Staten Island, the whole lineup is sold and serviced at Honda of Staten Island, 250 Parkinson Avenue, which has matched borough drivers to Accords for more than 40 years.
America's best-selling car, still making the case
The Accord nameplate has been around since 1976, and Honda's own count puts more than 13 million sold in the decades since. That kind of longevity isn't nostalgia; it's a midsize sedan that keeps solving the same problem well: a back seat that fits three grown passengers, a 16.7-cubic-foot trunk that eats a Costco run without folding anything down, and running costs that stay reasonable whether you buy the cheapest trim or the loaded one. The 10th-generation body, on sale since 2023 and lightly refreshed for 2026, is the version currently on Honda of Staten Island's new-inventory floor, a short drive from the Verrazzano approach on Parkinson Avenue, where the store has sold and serviced Hondas across Staten Island and into New Jersey for over 40 years.
Gas or hybrid: the fork that matters
Every 2026 Accord is front-wheel drive; there's no all-wheel-drive Accord at any price. The split that actually shapes the ownership experience is gas versus hybrid. The 1.5-liter turbo (LX and SE) makes 192 horsepower and 192 lb-ft through a CVT, rated 29 city / 37 highway on the LX. The two-motor hybrid (Sport Hybrid, EX-L Hybrid, Sport-L Hybrid, Touring Hybrid) pairs a 2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle four with dual electric motors for 204 horsepower and 247 lb-ft of combined torque, and it's the quicker powertrain despite the mpg gains, Car and Driver's instrumented tests put the hybrid around 6.7 seconds to 60 versus 7.3 for the gas car. One wrinkle worth knowing before you shop: the EX-L Hybrid alone carries the best EPA rating in the lineup at 51 city / 44 highway; Sport Hybrid, Sport-L Hybrid, and Touring Hybrid share a slightly lower 46 city / 41 highway figure, a byproduct of their larger wheels and sport styling.
Pick your 2026 Accord
Accord LX
from $28,395 MSRP
192-hp turbo, new 9-inch screen, wireless CarPlay and wireless charging standard.
Accord SE
from $30,695 MSRP
New 19-inch wheels, moonroof, heated front seats. The value step-up.
Accord Sport Hybrid
from $33,795 MSRP
204 hp, 19-inch wheels, leather-wrapped wheel. The hybrid entry point.
Accord EX-L Hybrid
from $35,095 MSRP
Leather seating, parking sensors, memory seat, and the lineup's best mpg.
Accord Sport-L Hybrid
from $35,495 MSRP
Leather, 19-inch matte-black wheels, rear spoiler and diffuser. The sport-styled hybrid.
Accord Touring Hybrid
from $39,495 MSRP
Google built-in, Head-Up Display, Bose audio, heated steering wheel. The flagship.
What Accord buyers say about the store
The Accord shows up constantly in the dealership's Google reviews, often from repeat customers. One buyer financing a 2025 model this spring wrote: "Reggie and Eugene provided a smooth, and informative experience as they helped me finance my 25 Honda Accord. They explored different options when it came to car models and payment plans until I landed on what I was content with" (Jemma Rebollar). Another described the business office directly: "The business manager, Reggie helped me with my purchase from start to finish and now I am the owner of a Honda Accord!! He understood and answered all my questions and concerns" (Cassie Collins). And on the service side: "Recently had my Honda Accord serviced at Honda of Staten Island-Service Center...always great service there...would like to personally thank Elaine Bruno for her kind and courteous treatment" (Dion Stewart).
Owning one here
Two companion guides cover what happens after the sale. The Accord service & repair guide explains Honda's Maintenance Minder system, what Staten Island stop-and-go does to service intervals, and New York's annual inspection. The pricing & leasing guide walks through MSRPs, the 8.875% NYC sales tax, and how the lease-versus-buy math works for a borough commute.
Frequently asked questions
Is there going to be a 2026 Honda Accord?
Yes, it's already arriving at dealers. The 2026 model is a mid-cycle refresh of the 10th-generation Accord, not a redesign, with a larger touchscreen on LX/SE, standard wireless phone charging, and new 19-inch wheels on the SE.
How much should I pay for a 2026 Honda Accord?
MSRPs run $28,395 (LX) to $39,495 (Touring Hybrid), plus $1,195 destination, before tax and fees. Actual transaction prices move with trim availability and Honda's national programs, which refresh roughly monthly; the new-car specials page lists what's running now.
Which is better, the 2026 Honda Accord or the Toyota Camry?
Both are strong midsize sedans with hybrid options. The Accord's edge is more usable rear-seat and trunk space in most comparisons, a hybrid powertrain making more combined torque, and a longer 10Best pedigree with Car and Driver. The Camry counters with available all-wheel drive, which the Accord doesn't offer on any trim. Worth a back-to-back test drive before deciding.
What is the difference between the Honda Accord 2026 and 2025?
Mechanically, nothing, the 192-hp gas engine and 204-hp hybrid system carry over unchanged. The visible changes are a roughly 30% larger 9-inch touchscreen and standard wireless phone charger on LX and SE, new 19-inch wheels on the SE, and added black exterior trim on Sport Hybrid and Sport-L Hybrid.
Is Honda changing the Accord in 2027?
Nothing has been announced publicly as of this writing. The current 10th-generation body has been on sale since 2023 with a light refresh for 2026, so there's no obvious reason to delay a purchase while waiting on an unannounced redesign.
What is the best month to buy a Honda Accord?
Model-year-end months, typically late summer into fall, tend to bring the strongest combination of manufacturer incentives and dealer motivation to move outgoing inventory, though Honda also runs shorter promotional windows through the year. The specials page is the fastest way to see what's live right now rather than guessing at a calendar.
Six trims, one address
From a $28,395 commuter sedan to a 51-mpg hybrid with Google built-in and a Head-Up Display, the 2026 Accord covers a lot of ground under one nameplate. The trim guides linked above break down which one fits, and the fastest way to settle it is seat time at the Parkinson Avenue showroom, where the Certified Pre-Owned inventory adds a value path into slightly older Accords too.
MSRP figures exclude the $1,195 destination charge, taxes, title, registration, and dealer-installed accessories; the dealer sets the actual selling price. Fuel-economy figures are EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov; real-world mileage varies. Equipment and availability can change with production timing; confirm current specs with Honda of Staten Island. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of Honda of Staten Island.