Honda Accord vs Ford Everest

The Honda Accord starts from $57,900 before on-road costs, while the Ford Everest opens at $59,490. That makes the Honda Accord the more affordable entry point by $1,590.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $63,690 and $65,439 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Honda Accord by roughly $3,275 in fuel alone.

Both the Honda Accord and Ford Everest hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Honda Accord packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 7 in the Ford Everest.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Honda Accord and 9 in the Ford Everest.

The Honda Accord features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-inch digital dash, while the Ford Everest gets a 10.1-inch display and 8-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Honda Accord stands out with power tailgate, Bose audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Ford Everest. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Honda Accord uses a Hybrid producing 135kW and 315Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.8 seconds.

The Ford Everest responds with a Diesel Bi-Turbo making 154kW and 500Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.1 seconds.

The Ford Everest has the clear power advantage at 154kW vs 135kW. In the real-world sprint, the Honda Accord is 2.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Honda Accord measures 4,975mm long on a 2,830mm wheelbase, 3mm shorter than the Ford Everest at 4,978mm (2,900mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Ford Everest generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 473L in the Honda Accord and 259L in the Ford Everest, giving the Honda Accord a 214L advantage.

For towing, the Ford Everest leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 2,500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,397/year for the Honda Accord and $2,052/year for the Ford Everest. That is a $655 annual difference in favour of the Honda Accord.

Estimated annual total: $1,397 (Honda Accord) vs $2,052 (Ford Everest). The Honda Accord saves you roughly $655 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Honda Accord) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Ford Everest). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Honda Accord)—.