2022 Honda Accord Trim Levels: LX Vs. Sport Vs. Touring
The Honda Accord trim levels can cover every driver's lifestyle, but to choose the right one for yours, you'll want to see them side-by-side. Read on to make your decision a more informed choice, and visit Muller Honda to experience the full benefits of a Honda Accord.
Honda Accord Trims: An Overview
The trim levels of Honda Accord sedans are tailored well to your on-road desires. Check out each trim's overall purpose:
- LX: A powerful interpretation of what entry-level value can be
- Sport: A package of sporty upgrades and interior luxuries
- Sport Special Edition: Sport-trim benefits with more tech and luxury
- EX-L: Connected upgrades, premium comfort, and extra-stylish appointments
- Touring: The top trim with full power, luxury, tech, and style enhancements
And then there's the 2022 Honda Accord Hybrid base Hybrid (equivalent to LX), Sport, EX-L, and Touring trim levels.
Honda Accord Trim Comparison: Key Standard Features
To understand the Honda Accord trim levels, we need to look at the standard features. Here are the stand-out standard benefits of each new Honda Accord for sale:
LX:
- Safety: Honda Sensing® driver assistance features, multi-angle rearview camera, automatic high beams, brake assist
- Comfort: Dual-zone automatic climate control, cloth seat trim, six-way driver's seat adjustment
- Technology: Four-speaker sound system, 8-inch infotainment touch-screen, Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™, front USB ports
- Exterior: LED low-beam headlights, 17-inch alloy wheels, body-colored side mirrors
- Engine: 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 192 horsepower - EPA-estimated 30/38 MPG (city/highway)1
Sport:
LX features, plus:
- Safety: Introduces the option for Honda Sensing® blind spot information system and rear-seat reminder
- Comfort: Leather-wrapped steering wheel, 12-way power driver's seat adjustment
- Technology: Eight-speaker sound system, Infotainment system SMS function, front and rear USB ports
- Exterior: Full-LED headlights, LED fog lights, chrome exhaust tips, black decklid spoiler, 19-inch alloy wheels
- Engine: 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 192 horsepower - EPA-estimated 29/35 MPG (city/highway)1
Sport Special Edition:
Sport features, plus:
- Safety: Rear-seat reminder
- Comfort: Leather seat upholstery, leather-wrapped shift knob, heated front seats, four-way power front passenger's seat
- Technology: Smart entry with Walk Away Auto Lock®, remote engine start
- Exterior: Active shutter grille, heated side mirrors
- Engine: 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 192 horsepower - EPA-estimated 29/35 MPG (city/highway)1
EX-L:
Sport Special Edition features, plus:
- Safety: Honda Sensing® blind spot information system, front/rear parking sensors
- Comfort: Two-position driver's seat memory, auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Technology: Wireless phone charger, 10-speaker premium sound system, wireless Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™, HomeLink® remote system
- Exterior: One-touch power moonroof, courtesy lights, 17-inch alloy wheels, heated side mirrors with LED turn signals
- Engine: 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 192 horsepower - EPA-estimated 30/38 MPG (city/highway)1
Touring:
EX-L features, plus:
- Safety: Low-speed braking control, rain-sensing wipers
- Comfort: Heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear outboard seats
- Technology: Wi-Fi hotspot, Head-up display, HondaLink® Subscription Services, Honda satellite-linked navigation system™
- Exterior: Heated side mirrors with LED turn signals and reverse-gear tilt-down, 19-inch alloy wheels
- Engine: 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 252 horsepower - EPA-estimated 22/32 MPG (city/highway)1
The most in-depth 2022 Honda Accord trim level comparison is an in-person comparison. Visit our Honda dealership near Chicago, IL, to get behind the wheel of your favorite Honda Accord trim levels.
Honda Accord LX Vs. Sport Vs. Touring: Compare The Popular Trims
The LX, Sport, and Touring trims are some of the fan-favorite Honda Accord trim levels. Their differences go even deeper than the standard stuff. Here's a quick look at their base-level specs:
| LX | Sport | Touring | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | In-Line 4-Cylinder with Turbocharger | In-Line 4-Cylinder with Turbocharger | In-Line 4-Cylinder with Turbocharger |
| Horsepower | 192 HP | 192 HP | 252 HP |
| Est EPA MPG (city/hwy)1 | 30/38 | 29/35 | 22/32 |
| Seats | Standard Seats | Heated Front | Heated Front and Outboard Rear Leather-Trimmed, Ventilated |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™ Integration | Yes | Wireless | Wireless |
| WiFi Hotspot Capability | No | No | Yes |
| Blind Spot Information System | No | Yes (2.0T Model) | Yes |
Why does the LX trim have more MPGs than the Sport despite having the same engine? The Sport trim's features give it a higher curb weight, and the spoiler adds aerodynamic drag.
The Honda Accord trim levels also involve configurable benefits. The LX trim only has one engine choice. The Sport trim can be upgraded with the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, and this upgrade includes the Honda Sensing® blind spot information system and a rear-seat reminder feature.
The Touring trim, meanwhile, stands tall with that top engine and all the features you can imagine. To choose between these Honda Accord trim levels, visit our dealership to test-drive our available models.
Explore The Honda Accord Trim Levels In Highland Park, IL
No matter the trim, a Honda Accord is a great choice packed with value. With our Honda Accord lease specials, that value gets even better; come by Muller Honda today and see what our team and this iconic sedan can offer you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Honda Accord has a turbo?
For 2022, all of the Honda Accord trim levels (excluding hybrid models) have a turbocharger to get excellent power and efficiency from a four-cylinder engine. You'll get either a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 192 horsepower, or a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 252 horsepower when you choose a new Honda Accord.
Does Honda Accord LX trim have a turbo?
Yes, the Honda Accord LX has a turbocharged engine as standard. Specifically, it will be a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that makes 192 horsepower, helping the 2022 Honda Accord LX deliver an EPA-estimated 30/38 MPG (city/highway)1 to instill fun and efficiency into your daily drive.
Which Honda Accord trim level is best?
All of the Honda Accord trim levels are great choices; the only "best" trim is the one that fits your lifestyle the best. There's the LX for immense value, the Sport for balanced upgrades, the Sport Special Edition for luxury on top, the EX-L for a fully-premium experience, and the Touring for top-end upgrades all around. Visit Muller Honda to see the deeper value.
130 city/38 highway/33 combined mpg rating for LX and EX-L. 29 city/35 highway/32 combined mpg rating for Sport 1.5T and Special Edition. 22 city/32 highway/26 combined mpg rating for Sport 2.0T and Touring 2.0T. 48 city/47 highway/47 combined mpg rating for Hybrid and Hybrid EX-L. 44 city/41 highway/43 combined mpg rating for Hybrid Sport and Touring. Based on 2022 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, battery-pack age/condition (hybrid trims) and other factors.