Accord Versus Avalon – Comparing the 2020 Honda Accord in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

It’s Accord versus Avalon in today’s article, and we have all of the facts ready for you to read and decide which sedan is best. Without wasting any more time, keep reading to see why the 2020 Honda Accord in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, is safer, more cost-efficient, and better for the environment.

Advanced Safety Features

Your protection is always a top priority, so of course, the safety features within the Accord are something to be noticed. While both the Accord and Avalon have a plethora of airbags throughout the cabin, it’s the Accord that takes it one step further. With Honda, you’ll be protected by smart airbags that can deploy at different levels of force due to speed and seat sensors. This will better protect passengers of all sizes because not everyone can handle or be adequately protected from the full-force an airbag can emit. But the Avalon doesn’t have these features, so they will always deploy at full force. Another safety feature not found on the Avalon is a driver alert monitoring system that will sound a warning to suggest a break if it detects an inattentive driver. This feature was installed to help reduce the risk of drivers falling asleep at the wheel, which, according to the NHTSA, causes about 100,000 crashes and 1500 deaths a year.

Better Fuel Economy for a Better Environment

To help reduce pollution and the need to mess with a gas-cap, the Accord has a standard capless fueling system that automatically opens and closes when the fuel filler is inserted and removed. With this, fuel evaporation can be reduced, which causes pollution, but unfortunately, the Avalon doesn’t have this environmentally friendly feature. When looking into the ratings of the Green Vehicle Guide of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Accord is rated higher (6 to 7 out of 10) than the Toyota Avalon (5), meaning that the Accord produces about 8 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the Avalon every 15,000 miles. For those who like numbers, we’ve also included an MPG chart for your viewing pleasure:

More Ergonomic and Economic Advantages

As for the more fun and convenient features, the Accord has ergonomic and economic advantages that you can utilize and save you stress, time, and money. All Accord models, except for the LX, Sport 1.5T, and Manual, have a standard remote vehicle starting system. This allows the driver to have the car started and ready to go before stepping foot out of the house, and can even activate the climate system that can automatically heat or cool the interior. If the weather takes a turn while you’re out on the road, you won’t have to worry about manually operating the wipers on the Touring model because they can automatically turn on, off, and adjust according to the amount of rain on the windshield. The Avalon doesn’t offer a remote starting system or automatic wipers, so you will have to adjust those features yourself manually. As for the economic advantage, according to IntelliChoice, the five-year ownership costs of the Accord are $3688 to $10106 less than for the Toyota Avalon.

If you want to know more about the 2020 Honda Accord in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, visit us this weekend at Rapids Honda for a test-drive! Our professional sales team is ready to help you into your dream Honda today!

*30 city/38 highway/33 combined mpg rating for LX, EX and EX-L 1.5T trims. 29 city/35 highway/31 combined mpg rating for Sport 1.5T CVT trim. 26 city/35 highway/30 combined mpg rating for Sport 1.5T 6MT trim. 22 city/32 highway/26 combined mpg rating for Sport and Touring 2.0T trims. 23 city/34 highway/27 combined mpg rating for EX-L 2.0T trim. 48 city/47 highway/48 combined mpg rating for hybrid trims. Based on 2020 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, battery-package/condition (hybrid trims) and other factors.