Honda Accord vs Lexus NX

The Honda Accord starts from $57,900 before on-road costs, while the Lexus NX opens at $59,900. That makes the Honda Accord the more affordable entry point by $2,000.

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 $65,890 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Honda Accord by roughly $2,850 in fuel alone.

Both the Honda Accord and Lexus NX 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 6 in the Lexus NX.

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 8 in the Lexus NX.

The Honda Accord features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-inch digital dash, while the Lexus NX gets a 9.8-inch display and 8-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Honda Accord stands out with Bose audio that you will not find on the Lexus NX. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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

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 Lexus NX responds with a Petrol making 152kW and 243Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9 seconds.

The Lexus NX has the clear power advantage at 152kW vs 135kW. In the real-world sprint, the Honda Accord is 1.2s 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, 315mm longer than the Lexus NX at 4,660mm (2,690mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Honda Accord generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 473L in the Honda Accord and 520L in the Lexus NX, giving the Lexus NX a 47L advantage.

For towing, the Lexus NX leads with a 1,650kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 650kg 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 $1,967/year for the Lexus NX. That is a $570 annual difference in favour of the Honda Accord.

Estimated annual total: $1,397 (Honda Accord) vs $1,967 (Lexus NX). The Honda Accord saves you roughly $570 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 NX). The Honda Accord has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Honda Accord) / 4yr (Lexus NX).