Compare two new cars by price, estimated monthly payment, fuel economy, and other specifications. Data comes from the CarPayCheck.com catalog and uses your selected financing terms.
| Accord | Sonata | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Honda | Hyundai |
| Starting price | $28,395 | $27,450 |
| Monthly payment | $330 | $319 |
| Fuel type | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Fuel economy | 45.9 mpg | 48.9 mpg |
| CO₂ emissions | 183 g/mi–283 g/mi | 175 g/mi–333 g/mi |
| Annual maintenance cost | — | — |
Honda Accord and Hyundai Sonata suit different driving needs. The main differences below cover price, monthly payment, fuel economy, and running costs.
Accord starts at $28,395; Sonata starts at $27,450. The difference is $945, making Sonata about 3% cheaper before financing.
Estimated monthly payment: Accord — $330; Sonata — $319. The difference is $11 per month, with Sonata lower.
Both models use Hybrid. Fuel economy is Accord — 45.9 mpg; Sonata — 48.9 mpg. Sonata uses less energy in everyday driving.
The final choice is about more than numbers: annual distance, city or highway use, and the space your household needs all matter. Use the CarPayCheck.com calculator to apply your financing terms and evaluate both cars in your situation.
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