Schomp Honda

At Schomp Honda, you always get our No Haggle - Low Up-Front Pricing. We do the research for you and the pricing on all of our new and pre-owned vehicles is based on real market data.  Through market research, we establish the true value of our vehicles and what similar cars are selling for.  We price our cars at the low-end of the pricing spectrum to ensure that we are offering truly competitive pricing.  Our goal has always been to have great prices, great service, and to sell as many cars as possible.

Safety

Both the Accord Sedan and the TSX have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, front wheel drive, height adjustable front shoulder belts, plastic fuel tanks, four wheel antilock brakes, traction control and electronic stability systems to prevent skidding.

Warranty

There are almost 4 times as many Honda dealers as there are Acura dealers, which makes it much easier to get service under the Accord Sedan's warranty.

Reliability

To reliably start during all conditions and help handle large electrical loads, the Accord Sedan has a standard 550 amp battery. The TSX's 410 amp battery isn't as powerful.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Accord Sedan first among midsize cars in their 2010 Initial Quality Study. The TSX isn't in the top three in its category.

J.D. Power and Associates' surveys of the owners of three-year-old cars provide the long-term dependability statistics that show that Honda vehicles are more reliable than Acura vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Honda 7th in reliability, above the industry average. With 11 more problems per 100 vehicles, Acura is ranked 10th.

Fuel Economy and Range

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Honda Accord Sedan uses regular unleaded gasoline. The TSX requires premium, which can cost 20 to 55 cents more per gallon.

Environmental Friendliness

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certifies the Honda Accord Sedan as a 'Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle' (PZEV). The Acura TSX is only certified to 'Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle' (ULEV) standards.

Brakes and Stopping

The Accord Sedan stops much shorter than the TSX:

Suspension and Handling

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Accord Sedan's wheelbase is 3.8 inches longer than on the TSX (110.2 inches vs. 106.4 inches).

The Accord Sedan EX handles at .84 G's, while the TSX Sedan pulls only .83 G's of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The Accord Sedan EX executes Motor Trend's Figure Eight maneuver quicker than the TSX Sedan (27.6 seconds @ .62 average G's vs. 27.7 seconds @ .61 average G's).

Chassis

As tested by Car and Driver, the interior of the Accord Sedan EX is quieter than the TSX Sedan:

Passenger Space

Because it has more passenger and cargo room, the Accord Sedan is rated a Large car by the EPA, while the TSX Sedan is rated a Compact.

The Accord Sedan has 11.5 cubic feet more passenger volume than the TSX Sedan (106 vs. 94.5).

The Accord Sedan has 3.8 inches more front headroom, .1 inches more front legroom, 1 inch more front hip room, .4 inches more front shoulder room, 1.5 inches more rear headroom, 2.9 inches more rear legroom, .1 inches more rear hip room and .3 inches more rear shoulder room than the TSX Sedan.

Ergonomics

Consumer Reports rated the Accord Sedan's headlight performance 'Good,' a higher rating than the TSX's headlights, which were rated 'Fair.'

To shield the driver and front passenger's vision over a larger portion of the windshield and side windows, the Accord Sedan has standard extendable sun visors. The TSX doesn't offer extendable visors.

Both the Accord Sedan and the TSX offer rear vents. For greater rear passenger comfort, the Accord Sedan EX has standard rear air conditioning vents to keep rear occupants cool in summer or warm in winter. The TSX doesn't offer rear air conditioning vents, only heat vents.

Model Availability

The Honda Accord comes in coupe, sedan and station wagon bodystyles; the Acura TSX isn't available as a coupe.

Economic Advantages

Insurance will cost less for the Accord Sedan owner. The Complete Car Cost Guide estimates that insurance for the Accord Sedan will cost $116 to $236 less than the TSX over a five-year period.

The Accord Sedan will cost the buyer less in the long run because of its superior resale value. Kiplinger's estimates that the Accord Sedan will retain 55% to 58% of its original price after two years, while the TSX only retains 54%.

According to The Car Book by Jack Gillis, the Accord Sedan is less expensive to operate than the TSX because it costs $18 less to do the manufacturer's suggested maintenance for 50,000 miles. Typical repairs cost much less on the Accord Sedan than the TSX, including $29 less for a water pump, $12 less for front brake pads, $325 less for a starter, $93 less for fuel injection, $43 less for front struts, $19 less for a timing belt/chain and $112 less for a power steering pump.

Intellichoice estimates that five-year ownership costs (depreciation, financing, insurance, fuel, fees, repairs and maintenance) for the Honda Accord Sedan will be $9072 to $27082 less than for the Acura TSX.

Recommendations

 The Honda Accord Sedan has won recognition from these important consumer publications:

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Accord Sedan third among midsize cars in owner reported satisfaction. This includes how well the vehicle performs and satisfies its owner's expectations. The TSX isn't in the top three in its category.

The Accord was chosen as one of Car and Driver's Top Ten for 15 of the last 18 years. The TSX hasn't been picked since 2006.

The Honda Accord outsold the Acura TSX by over 10 to one during the 2010 model year.