A 2021 Honda Accord still asks 74% of what a 2026 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 37 sedans we price, that ranks #5, above the 59% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 6 (−15.4%), after which losses ease to about 10.6% a year. Mileage costs it 36%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 2,191 listings.
Honda Accord value by year
The newest Accord at under half the 2026 price is the 2016, with a median asking price of $12,500 (46% of it). A 2025 and a 2024 ask almost the same, $24,985 against $24,900, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $24,000 | $33,800 | 19 | |
| 2025 | $18,985 | $30,000 | 55 | |
| 2024 | $18,211 | $29,731 | 64 | |
| 2023 | $18,769 | $27,817 | 29 | |
| 2022 | $15,999 | $27,410 | 54 | |
| 2021 | $14,588 | $24,687 | 40 | |
| 2020 | $11,999 | $23,850 | 48 | |
| 2019 | $13,495 | $22,995 | 82 | |
| 2018 | $11,500 | $20,750 | 127 | |
| 2017 | $8,900 | $18,983 | 113 | |
| 2016 | $8,500 | $17,995 | 76 | |
| 2015 | $6,900 | $15,500 | 89 | |
| 2014 | $6,000 | $14,000 | 135 | |
| 2013 | $4,300 | $14,472 | 113 | |
| 2012 | $3,500 | $10,700 | 119 | |
| 2011 | $3,000 | $9,928 | 89 | |
| 2010 | $2,900 | $9,600 | 128 | |
| 2009 | $2,900 | $8,995 | 102 | |
| 2008 | $2,500 | $7,998 | 124 | |
| 2007 | $2,300 | $7,000 | 102 | |
| 2006 | $2,000 | $6,200 | 83 | |
| 2005 | $1,750 | $6,195 | 88 | |
| 2004 | $2,000 | $6,000 | 71 | |
| 2003 | $1,900 | $5,990 | 66 | |
| 2002 | $1,200 | $6,900 | 28 | |
| 2001 | $1,350 | $4,995 | 38 | |
| 2000 | $1,500 | $6,495 | 22 | |
| 1999 | $1,795 | $3,000 | 21 | |
| 1998 | $1,500 | $5,195 | 8 | |
| 1997 | $1,200 | $7,500 | 6 | |
| 1996 | $1,400 | $2,150 | 7 | |
| 1995 | $1,500 | $6,200 | 8 | |
| 1994 | $1,000 | $1,950 | 7 | |
| 1993 | $1,300 | $4,900 | 11 | |
| 1992 | $1,200 | $3,600 | 3 | |
| 1991 | $1,600 | $3,600 | 13 | |
| 1990 | $1,500 | $2,400 | 3 |
How the Honda Accord depreciates
The newest Honda Accord has a median asking price of $26,991; a 36-year-older one runs about $2,000 — roughly 93% lost over 36 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Honda Accord hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Toyota Camry keeps 62%, the Toyota Prius 67% and the Hyundai Elantra 68%, against 74% for the Accord. The Accord holds value better than the Toyota Camry, Toyota Prius and Hyundai Elantra.
The Honda Accord market right now
Adjust your Honda Accord value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Honda Accord about 36% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2026 Honda Accord: a dealer trade-in offer is around $24,000, selling private-party nets about $26,991, and a lot asks near $33,800 — a $9,800 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the Accord costs a median 10% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 8 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Honda Accord price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $29,400 (6) | $26,988 (22) | −8% |
| 2025 | $24,400 (26) | $25,094 (94) | +3% |
| 2024 | $19,850 (30) | $25,348 (119) | +28% |
| 2023 | $20,000 (14) | $23,943 (74) | +20% |
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Honda Accord value FAQ
How much is a Honda Accord worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $1,600 to $26,991 across 37 model years. A 2026 is worth about $26,991, the median of 19 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Honda Accord's value?
Among Accords from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $24,968, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $11,999; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 36%.
Which Honda Accord year is the best value?
The newest Accord at under half the 2026 price is the 2016, with a median asking price of $12,500 (46% of it). A 2025 and a 2024 ask almost the same, $24,985 against $24,900, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
Is a Honda Accord cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 10% more, across 8 recent model years in our listings.
Does the Accord hold value better than the Toyota Camry?
Yes: over 5 years the Accord keeps 74% of its value and the Toyota Camry 62%, by the median asking prices of the 2026 and 2021 model years.
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