Honda Accord vs Lexus ES

The Honda Accord starts from $54,250 before on-road costs, while the Lexus ES opens at $65,540. That makes the Honda Accord the more affordable entry point by $11,290.

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 $59,675 and $72,094 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Honda Accord by roughly $1,425 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Honda Accord features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-inch digital dash, while the Lexus ES gets a 12.3-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Honda Accord stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and Bose audio that you will not find on the Lexus ES. The Lexus ES counters with Apple CarPlay, head-up display, panoramic roof and heated front seats. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Honda Accord gets leather upholstery while the Lexus ES offers synthetic leather.

The Honda Accord uses a Hybrid producing 135kW and 335Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.8 seconds.

The Lexus ES responds with a Hybrid making 160kW and 221Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.9 seconds.

The Lexus ES has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 135kW. In the real-world sprint, the Honda Accord is 1.1s 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, matching the Lexus ES at 4,975mm (2,870mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Lexus ES generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 570L in the Honda Accord and 473L in the Lexus ES, giving the Honda Accord a 97L advantage.

For towing, the Lexus ES leads with a 1,000kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,226/year for the Honda Accord and $1,511/year for the Lexus ES. That is a $285 annual difference in favour of the Honda Accord.

Estimated annual total: $1,226 (Honda Accord) vs $1,511 (Lexus ES). The Honda Accord saves you roughly $285 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 4 years / 100,000km (Lexus ES). The Honda Accord has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Honda Accord) / 4yr (Lexus ES).