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Honda Breaks Cover With 2008 Accord Pricing
The all-new, completely
redesigned 2008 Honda Accord is set to debut at dealerships nationwide on
September 12 (sedan) and September 20 (coupe), with Manufacturer Suggested
Retail Prices(1) (MSRP) ranging from $20,360 for the well-equipped Accord
LX Sedan to $30,510 for the sporty and luxurious Accord EX-L V-6 Coupe
equipped with the Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation(2) System(TM), American
Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today.
"The 2008 Honda Accord adds popular features and enhancements while
maintaining competitive, value-oriented pricing on every model," said Dick
Colliver, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "A
new, innovative design with improved packaging and even more refined
performance adds to the Accord's strong foundation of historically high
residual values, renowned manufacturing quality and legendary reliability."
Compared to the outgoing 2007 Accord, the 2008 Accord pricing reflects
a sales-weighted increase of approximately $600 (2.5 percent) across the
entire lineup while adding approximately $1,400 in relative value through
new standard features and enhanced equipment. All 4-cylinder models add
Vehicle Stability Assist(TM) (VSA(R)), 11 horsepower (24 horsepower on
Accord EX and EX-L Sedans and all Accord Coupes), rear disc brakes (LX),
larger wheels and tires and audio system enhancements. The audio system
enhancements include an MP3/auxiliary input jack, steering wheel audio
controls (LX), MP3/Windows Media(R) Audio(3) (WMA) playback capability and
Radio Data System (RDS).
New standard features and enhancements on V-6 models include Variable
Cylinder Management(TM) (VCM(R)) on automatic transmission models, a
24-horsepower increase, audio system enhancements, fog lights and more.
The Accord is available in sedan and coupe body styles with 2.4-liter
4-cylinder and 3.5-liter V-6 engine choices. Available transmissions
include a 5-speed manual (standard with all 4-cylinder engines), a 5-speed
automatic (standard on V-6 sedan models, available on all 4-cylinder
engines and V-6-powered Accord Coupes), and a 6-speed manual transmission
(available exclusively on the Accord EX-L V-6 Coupe).
The available 3.5-liter i-VTEC V-6 engine produces 268 horsepower --
the most ever for any Accord -- while introducing a new generation of
fuel-saving VCM technology and achieving a Partial Zero-Emissions Vehicle
(PZEV(4)) rating. The VCM system, standard on all automatic
transmission-equipped V-6 models, operates in 6-cylinder mode for power and
4- and 3-cylinder modes for efficiency, resulting in an EPA city/highway
fuel economy rating of 19/29(5)miles per gallon (Accord V-6 Sedan).
New for Accord, the Advanced Compatibility Engineering(TM) (ACE(TM))
body structure enhances frontal collision compatibility with vehicles of
different sizes and bumper heights. Additional safety equipment standard to
all Accord models includes VSA, also known as Electronic Stability Control;
side-curtain airbags; dual-chamber front side airbags with passenger-side
Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS), active front seat head
restraints, anti-lock brakes with electronic brake distribution, brake
assist and more.
Sedan trim levels range from the well-equipped Accord LX Sedan and
plus-featured LX-P (177-horsepower 4-cylinder engine), to the
nicely-equipped Accord EX Sedan (190-horsepower 4-cylinder engine or
268-horsepower V-6 engine), to the premium and upscale Accord EX-L Sedan
(190-horsepower 4-cylinder engine or 268-horsepower V-6 engine).
Coupe trim levels range from the well-equipped Accord LX-S Coupe (190
horsepower 4-cylinder engine), to the nicely-equipped Accord EX Coupe
(190-horsepower 4-cylinder engine) to the premium and upscale Accord EX-L
Coupe (190-horsepower 4-cylinder engine or 268-horsepower V-6 engine).
Dimensionally, the Accord Sedan's overall length of 194.1 inches
(4-cylinder models, V-6 models add 0.2 inches for front spoiler lip) is 3.0
inches longer than the 2007 model. The width of 72.7 inches is 1.1 inches
wider, and the height of 58.1 inches is 0.9 inches taller.
Premium quality with a simple, modern and spacious design describes the
philosophy behind the Accord's interior. The larger Accord LX Sedan total
interior volume of 120.0 cubic feet (+3.3 cubic feet compared to 2007)
moves the EPA classification from the midsize sedan class to the large
sedan class. The additional space is intended to provide "equal" seating
comfort for front and rear passengers. Rear legroom of 37.2 inches (+0.4
inches) approaches the impressive second row legroom of the Honda Pilot SUV
(37.4 inches). The wider interior (+1.5 inches) allows the front seats to
be positioned farther apart to allow for a wide center console more
commonly associated with the finest luxury vehicles.
Three impressive audio systems are available -- all with MP3/WMA
playback capability and an auxiliary input jack. The standard system
features 160 watts, a single-disc CD player and six speakers. The RDS
displays information broadcast by participating radio stations that often
includes call letters, station type and programming information.
The Accord EX Sedan and all Accord Coupes add a 6-disc in-dash changer.
The premium audio system, which comes standard on Accord EX Coupe and EX-L
Sedan models, has a six-disc CD changer, 270 watts of total amplification
and seven speakers, including an 8-inch subwoofer. XM(R) Satellite
Radio(6)is standard equipment on all Accord EX-L models.
The latest-generation of the Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System
with voice recognition (available on EX-L) uses an 8-inch screen and an
interface dial for user input. Features include the Zagat(7) Survey(R)
guide for restaurants, nightlife, hotels and attractions.
Navigation-equipped models also include Bluetooth(R) HandsFreeLink(R)(8).
A performance-inspired, double-wishbone front suspension and a
multi-link rear suspension are designed to provide world-class chassis
dynamics. The Accord Sedan wheelbase of 110.2 inches is 2.3 inches longer
than the 2007 model, while the 62.2-inch front/rear track is 1.1 and 1.0
inches wider, respectively.
The Accord Coupe wheelbase of 107.9 inches is 2.8 inches longer than
the 2007 model (track is identical to sedan). Ultimately, the suspension
design with wider tire sizes, standard ABS and standard VSA is intended to
enhance driver confidence and handling performance.
The 2008 Accord Sedan also comes standard with 16-inch steel wheels
with wheel covers, or 16- or 17-inch alloy wheels, depending on model. (The
Accord Coupe has 17-inch alloy wheels standard, with 18-inch alloys
available on the V-6 Coupe). The 17-inch wheels are the first for a
four-cylinder Accord and the Coupe's available 18-inch wheels are the
largest ever for a Honda car.
The Honda Accord was first Japanese-nameplate car assembled in the
United States and calendar year 2007 represents the 25th anniversary of its
manufacture here. The first Japanese-built Accord was introduced as a 1976
model, and by 1982 it was being manufactured both in Japan and in a
brand-new automobile assembly plant in Marysville, Ohio. The success of the
Accord set a path for Honda, and conclusively proved that assembling cars
in America was a viable proposition. Seven more Accord generations
followed, leading to the eighth-generation 2008 Accord.
2008 Honda Accord Prices and EPA Data
Sedan EPA
Model Transmission MSRP* City/Hwy.
4-cylinder models
Accord LX Sedan 5-Speed Manual $20,360 22/31
5-Speed Automatic $21,160 21/31
Accord LX-P Sedan 5-Speed Manual $21,360 22/31
5-Speed Automatic $22,160 21/31
Accord EX Sedan 5-Speed Manual $23,060 22/31
5-Speed Automatic $23,860 21/31
Accord EX-L Sedan 5-Speed Manual $25,060 22/31
5-Speed Automatic $25,860 21/31
Accord EX-L Sedan with Navi 5-Speed Manual $27,260 22/31
5-Speed Automatic $28,060 21/31
V-6 models
Accord EX V6 Sedan 5-Speed Automatic $25,960 19/29
Accord EX-L V6 Sedan 5-Speed Automatic $28,060 19/29
Accord EX-L V6 Sedan with Navi 5-Speed Automatic $30,260 19/29
Coupe
4-cylinder models
Accord LX-S Coupe 5-Speed Manual $21,860 22/31
5-Speed Automatic $22,660 21/30
Accord EX Coupe 5-Speed Manual $23,160 22/31
5-Speed Automatic $23,960 21/30
Accord EX-L Coupe 5-Speed Manual $25,160 22/31
5-Speed Automatic $25,960 21/30
Accord EX-L Coupe with Navi 5-Speed Manual $27,360 22/31
5-Speed Automatic $28,160 21/30
V-6 models
Accord EX-L V-6 Coupe 6-Speed Manual $28,310 17/25
5-Speed Automatic $28,310 19/28
Accord EX-L V-6 Coupe with Navi6-Speed Manual $30,510 17/25
5-Speed Automatic $30,510 19/28
*MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, $635.00 destination charge and
options. Dealer prices may vary.
(1) MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, $635.00 destination charge
and options. Dealer prices may vary.
(2) Certain functions that rely on a satellite signal will not work
correctly in Hawaii and Alaska. These functions include but are not
limited to automatic clock updates and time zone adjustments.
(3) Windows Media (R) Audio is a registered trademark of Microsoft
Corporation.
(4) PZEV models are automatic transmission only, as certified by
California Air Resources Board (CARB), are available in California and
some Northeastern states.
(5) Based on 2008 EPA mileage estimates, reflecting new EPA fuel economy
methods beginning with 2008 models. Use for comparison purposes only.
Do not compare models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary
depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.
(6) Required XM(R) Radio monthly subscription sold separately after 90 day
trial period. Installation costs and other fees and taxes may apply
after initial trial period, including a one-time activation fee.
Subscription fee is consumer only. All fees and programming subject to
change. Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreeement available at
xmradio.com. XM service only available in the 48 contiguous United
States. The XM name is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio
Inc.
(7) Zagat Survey(R) is a registered trademark of Zagat Survey, LLC.
(8) The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG,
Inc., and any use of such marks by Honda Motor Co. Ltd., is under
license.