The document provides standard features for a 2012 Honda Accord Sedan SE Automatic Transmission. It lists technical features including a 177-hp engine, front and rear suspension systems, safety features such as airbags and stability control, and interior features including leather-trimmed seats and a power driver's seat. It also provides brief comparisons of the 2012 Accord to the 2012 Toyota Camry and 2013 Nissan Altima.
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1. Standard Features
2012 Accord Sedan SE Automatic Transmission
Technical Features
177-hp, 2.4-Liter, 16-Valve, DOHC i-VTEC® 4-Cylinder Radio Data System (RDS)
Engine MP3/Windows Media® Audio (WMA) Playback Capability
100K +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack
Drive-by-Wire™ Throttle System USB Audio Interface
Unit-Body Construction Speed-Sensitive Volume Control (SVC)
Double Wishbone Front Suspension Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
Independent Multi-Link Rear Suspension Maintenance Minder™ System
Front and Rear Stabilizer Bars
Variable Gear Ratio (VGR) Power-Assisted Rack-and- Exterior Features
Pinion Steering "Special Edition" badge
16-Inch Alloy Wheels
Safety Features Flat Blade Windshield Wipers
3-Point Seat Belts at all Seating Positions Security System
Front 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning Multi-Reflector Halogen Headlights with Auto-Off
System Body-Colored Door Handles
Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS) Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors
Dual-Chamber Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Chrome Exhaust Finisher
Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS)
Side Curtain Airbags
Driver's and Front Passenger's Active Head Restraints
Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body
Structure
Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control
Brake Assist
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
Outboard Rear Seat Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren (LATCH)
Emergency Trunk Release
Interior Features
Leather-Trimmed Seats
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
Heated Front Seats
Driver's Seat with 10-Way Power Adjustment, Including
Power Lumbar Support
Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System
Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver's Window
Power Door Locks
Cruise Control
Center Console with Sliding Armrest and Storage
Compartment
Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Audio and Cruise
Controls
Selector Knob with Scrolling and Multi-Line Display
160-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with 6 Speakers
2. Awards, Accolades and Ratings
For a record 26th time, the Honda Accord has been named to Car and Driver's esteemed 10Best list.
Editors at the highly respected automotive magazine rave that the Accord offers "an unparalleled breadth of
talent and goodness," and goes on to say "it shines as brilliantly as ever." Stellar praise indeed.
Download the whole article here.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has named the Accord Sedan a "2012 Top Safety Pick."
IIHS rates vehicles good, acceptable, marginal or poor based on performance in front and side crash tests,
a rollover test, and evaluations of seat/head restraints for protection against neck injuries in rear impacts.
To earn Top Safety Pick for 2012, a vehicle must have good ratings in all four Institute tests.
The 2011 Accord is the Edmunds.com "2011 Lowest Annual True Cost to Own® Sedan $20K-$30K".
Edmunds.com used its proprietary TCO® data for the period July 29, 2010 to April 14, 2010 to develop the
list of award winners[1].
[1] True Cost to Own and TCO are registered trademarks of Edmunds.com, Inc.
The 2011 Accord Sedan earned a 5-star safety rating in each combined NCAP category[1]—quite an honor,
especially given the new, more stringent standards enacted by the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA). Every Accord Sedan helps protect you with a host of standard safety features,
including Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure, Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA® )
with traction control and active front head restraints. Plus, every Accord features standard front, front side
and side curtain airbags to help reduce the likelihood of injuries in a collision.
[1] Based on frontal crash, side crash and rollover categories. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part
of NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). Model tested with standard side airbags
(SABs). Vehicles tested under the new program cannot be compared to MY10 and earlier vehicles.
The editors at Edmunds.com named the Accord Sedan a 2011 Top RecommendedSM vehicle. The 2011
Accord Sedan's strong reliability, excellent resale value and enormous rear seat impressed the team of
auto experts at Edmunds.com. In their review of the 2011 Accord, they also appreciated the 2011 Accord
Sedan's improved mpg[1], saying, "fuel economy is up thanks to revised aerodynamics plus tweaks to the
engines and transmissions."
[1] 23 city/34 hwy/27 combined mpg for 4-cylinder models. 20 city/30 hwy/24 combined mpg for V-6
models. Based on 2011 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to
models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.
This year, Edmunds.com established its Best Retained Value Awards, and we're proud to say that the 2011
Accord Sedan was a clear winner in the Sedan $20K-$30K category.
3. Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com, The Trusted Resource for automotive information, honored the 2011 Accord
with its Best Resale Value Award in the Mid-Size Car category[1]. This prestigious award is given to
vehicles that are expected to have the best resale value after five years of ownership.
[1] Vehicle's projected resale value is specific to the 2011 model year. For more information, visit Kelley
Blue Book's kbb.com. Kelley Blue Book is a registered trademark of Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc.
Honda has a history of environmental leadership dating back to a time when green was simply a color.
Several decades later, we are proud to carry that tradition along, and be recognized as the country's
Greenest Automaker by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS)—for the fifth time in a row[1].
[1] Based on a Union of Concerned Scientists analysis of fleetwide global warming and smog emissions
from 2008 model year vehicles.
4. Competitive Comparison
2012 Accord Sedan SE Automatic Transmission
Honda has an advantage over the competitors in the areas marked.
Honda has an advantage over one of the selected competitors.
QUALITY & VALUE ANALYSIS
Overall Value
2012 Honda Accord 2012 Toyota Camry LE 2013 Nissan Altima 2013 Nissan Altima
Model Sedan SE Automatic Sedan 2.5 (Late Sedan 2.5 (Late
Transmission Availability) Availability)
Base Price MSRP $24,030 $22,600 $21,500 $21,500
Comparably Equipped Price $24,820 $24,715 + DPI $21,630 $21,630
Destination Charge $790 $760 TBA TBA
ALG Residual Value % After 36
51% 50% 61% 61%
months
ALG Residual Value % After 60
36% 38% 44% 44%
months
5-year Maintenance & Repair Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed
Costs
Ownership Cost Rating Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed
Fuel-Economy (City) 23 25 27 27
Fuel-Economy (Highway) 34 35 38 38
Combined Fuel-Economy
27 28 31 31
(City/Highway)
QUALITY & VALUE ANALYSIS
Warranty
2012 Honda Accord 2012 Toyota Camry LE 2013 Nissan Altima 2013 Nissan Altima
Model Sedan SE Automatic Sedan 2.5 (Late Sedan 2.5 (Late
Transmission Availability) Availability)
Basic Warranty (Months) 36 36 36 36
Basic Warranty (Miles) 36000 36000 36000 36000
Powertrain Warranty (Months) 60 60 60 60
Powertrain Warranty (Miles) 60000 60000 60000 60000
PERFORMANCE & ENGINEERING
Engine & Transmission
2012 Honda Accord 2012 Toyota Camry LE 2013 Nissan Altima 2013 Nissan Altima
Model Sedan SE Automatic Sedan 2.5 (Late Sedan 2.5 (Late
Transmission Availability) Availability)
2.4-Liter i-VTEC?, I4, 2.5-Liter, I4, Dual VVT-i
5. 16-Valve, DOHC, MPFI 16-Valve, DOHC, SEFI 2.5-Liter, I4, CVTCS 16- 2.5-Liter, I4, CVTCS 16-
Engine; Front Mounted Engine; Front Mounted Valve, DOHC Engine; Valve, DOHC Engine;
With Horsepower Of With Horsepower Of Front Mounted With Front Mounted With
Engine
177@6500, Torque Of 178@6000, Torque Of Horsepower Of 182, Horsepower Of 182,
161@4300, Alloy Block 170@4100, Alloy Block Torque Of 180 Torque Of 180
and Alloy Cylinder Head and Alloy Cylinder Head (Standard) (Standard)
(Standard) (Standard)
Engine Cylinders 4 4 4 4
Driveline Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Engine Displacement 2354 2494 Not Listed Not Listed
Valve Configuration DOHC DOHC DOHC DOHC
Horsepower @ rpm 177@6500 178@6000 182@Not Listed 182@Not Listed
Torque @ rpm 161@4300 170@4100 180@Not Listed 180@Not Listed
Transmission Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic
Automatic Transmission Standard Standard Standard Standard
Adaptive Automatic Adaptive Automatic Adaptive Automatic Adaptive Automatic Adaptive Automatic
Transmission Transmission (Standard) Transmission (Standard) Transmission (Standard) Transmission (Standard)
Paddle Shifters Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed
Sequential Electronic
Fuel System Multi-Point Fuel Injected Not Listed Not Listed
Fuel Injected
Drive-By-Wire? Throttle
System Drive-By-Wire Drive-By-Wire Control Drive-By-Wire Control
Drive-by-Wire Not Available
Control For Throttle For Throttle (Standard) For Throttle (Standard)
(Standard)
Emissions Type ULEV II ULEV II Not Listed Not Listed
Fuel Capacity (gal.) 18.5 17.0 18.0 18.0
PERFORMANCE & ENGINEERING
Braking & Suspension
2012 Honda Accord 2012 Toyota Camry LE 2013 Nissan Altima 2013 Nissan Altima
Model Sedan SE Automatic Sedan 2.5 (Late Sedan 2.5 (Late
Transmission Availability) Availability)
Brake System (Front) Disc Disc Disc Disc
Brake System (Rear) Disc Disc Disc Disc
27-mm Front Stabilizer 25-mm Front Stabilizer Front Stabilizer Bar Front Stabilizer Bar
Front Stabilizer Bar
Bar (Standard) Bar (Standard) (Standard) (Standard)
13-mm Rear Stabilizer 16-mm Rear Stabilizer Rear Stabilizer Bar Rear Stabilizer Bar
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Bar (Standard) Bar (Standard) (Standard) (Standard)
Steering System Rack and Pinion Rack and Pinion Rack and Pinion Rack and Pinion
Towing Pre Wiring Not Listed Not Available Not Listed Not Listed
Independent
Independent Double
MacPherson Strut Front Independent Strut Front Independent Strut Front
Wishbone Front
Suspension With Coil Suspension With Springs Suspension With Springs
Suspension (Front) Suspension With Coil
Springs and Gas and ZF Sachs Shock and ZF Sachs Shock
Springs and Shock
Charged Shock Absorbers Absorbers
Absorbers
Absorbers
Independent Multi-Link
6. Independent Multi-Link MacPherson Strut Rear Independent Multi-Link Independent Multi-Link
Rear Suspension With Suspension With Coil Rear Suspension With Rear Suspension With
Suspension (Rear)
Coil Springs and Shock Springs and Gas Springs and ZF Sachs Springs and ZF Sachs
Absorbers Charged Shock Shock Absorbers Shock Absorbers
Absorbers
Turning Diameter 37.7 36.7 Not Listed Not Listed
Variable Assisted Steering Standard Standard Standard Standard
SAFETY & SECURITY
2012 Honda Accord 2012 Toyota Camry LE 2013 Nissan Altima 2013 Nissan Altima
Model Sedan SE Automatic Sedan 2.5 (Late Sedan 2.5 (Late
Transmission Availability) Availability)
NHTSA Overall Rating 5* 5* Not Rated Not Rated
NHTSA Overall Frontal Crash 4* Not Rated Not Rated
5*
Safety Rating
NHTSA Overall Side Crash 5* 5* Not Rated Not Rated
Safety Rating
NHTSA Overall Side Barrier
5* 5* Not Rated Not Rated
Crash Safety Rating
NHTSA Side Pole Crash Safety
5* 5* Not Rated Not Rated
Rating
NHTSA Rollover Safety Rating 5* 4* Not Rated Not Rated
Driver Dual Stage, Multiple Standard Standard Standard Standard
Threshold Front Airbag (SRS)
Front Passenger Dual Stage,
Multiple Threshold Front Airbag Standard Standard Standard Standard
(SRS)
Dual Chamber Seat
Seat Mounted Front Seat Mounted Front Seat Mounted Front
Front Side Airbags Mounted Front Side
Side Airbags (Standard) Side Airbags (Standard) Side Airbags (Standard)
Airbags (Standard)
Front and Rear Side Front and Rear Side
Front and Rear Side Front and Rear Side
Head Curtain Airbags Head Curtain Airbags
Side Curtain Airbags Head Curtain Airbags Head Curtain Airbags
Located In Roof Located In Roof
(Standard) (Standard)
(Standard) (Standard)
Front and Rear Active Front and Rear Active
Front Active Head
Active Head Restraints Not Available Head Restraints Head Restraints
Restraints (Standard)
(Standard) (Standard)
Second Row Head Restraints Standard Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed
Advanced
Compatibility
Body Structure Engineering? (ACE?) Not Available Not Available Not Available
Body Structure
(Standard)
Vehicle Stability Assist? Enhanced Vehicle Vehicle Dynamic Control Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VSA?) Vehicle Stability Stability Control (VSC) (VDC) Vehicle Stability (VDC) Vehicle Stability
Vehicle Stability Control System
Control System Vehicle Stability Control Control System Control System
(Standard) System (Standard) (Standard) (Standard)
Traction Control Standard Standard Standard Standard
ABS Brakes Standard Standard Standard Standard
Electronic Brake Distribution Standard Standard Standard Standard
Occupant Position
Detection System
Front Passenger Airbag Cutoff Passenger Airbag Cutoff Passenger Airbag Cutoff
(OPDS) Passenger Not Available
Sensor Sensor (Standard) Sensor (Standard)
Airbag Cutoff Sensor
(Standard)
7. Brake Assist Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor (TPMS) Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear Electronic
Parking Aid With Not Available Not Available Not Available
Electronic Parking Assist
Ultrasonic Sensors
(Optional)
Child Proof Rear Door Locks Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rollover Sensor Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE
Interior
2012 Honda Accord 2012 Toyota Camry LE 2013 Nissan Altima 2013 Nissan Altima
Model Sedan SE Automatic Sedan 2.5 (Late Sedan 2.5 (Late
Transmission Availability) Availability)
Manual Air Conditioning Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard Standard Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard Not Listed Not Listed
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel Standard Not Available Not Listed Not Listed
Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel
Mounted Controls For Mounted Controls For Mounted Controls For
Steering Wheel Mounted Mounted Controls For
Audio and Wireless Audio and Audio and
Controls Audio and Cruise
Enabled Devices Instrumentation Display Instrumentation Display
Control (Standard)
(Standard) (Standard) (Standard)
Map Lights Standard Standard Standard Standard
Telescopic Steering Column Standard Standard Standard Standard
Adjustable Steering Column Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tilt Steering Column Standard Standard Standard Standard
Cargo Area Light Standard Standard Standard Standard
Driver's Side Vanity Mirror Standard Optional Standard Standard
Illuminated Vanity Mirror Standard Optional Not Listed Not Listed
2 Front Power Outlets 2 Front Power Outlets 2 Front Power Outlets 2 Front Power Outlets
Front Power Outlet
(Standard) (Standard) (Standard) (Standard)
Fold-Down Second Row Center
Standard Standard Standard Standard
Armrest
Rear Window Defroster Standard Standard Standard Standard
Remote Trunk/Tailgate Release Standard Standard Not Listed Not Listed
Floor Mats Standard Optional Optional Optional
Delayed Power Retention Standard Standard Standard Standard
Multi-function Remote Standard Standard Standard Standard
8. Rear Seat Pass Through Standard Not Available Not Listed Not Listed
Extended Service
100,000-Miles Extended Extended Service Extended Service
Interval For
Extended Service Interval Service Interval For Interval For Spark Plugs Interval For Spark Plugs
Distributorless Ignition
Tune-Up (Standard) (Standard) (Standard)
(Standard)
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE
Seating
2012 Honda Accord 2012 Toyota Camry LE 2013 Nissan Altima 2013 Nissan Altima
Model Sedan SE Automatic Sedan 2.5 (Late Sedan 2.5 (Late
Transmission Availability) Availability)
Driver Power Seat Driver Power Seat
Power Driver Seat Adjusts 10 Ways Total Adjusts 8 Ways Total Not Available Not Available
(Standard) (Optional)
Power Lumbar Standard Not Available Not Listed Not Listed
Front Adjustable Seat Height Standard Standard Standard Standard
Front Bucket Seats Standard Standard Standard Standard
Front Heated Seats Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
Leather-Trimmed Seats Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
Fold-down Rear Seat Standard Standard Standard Standard
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE
Audio
2012 Honda Accord 2012 Toyota Camry LE 2013 Nissan Altima 2013 Nissan Altima
Model Sedan SE Automatic Sedan 2.5 (Late Sedan 2.5 (Late
Transmission Availability) Availability)
AM/FM Radio With 160-
AM/FM Radio With
Watts, Speed Sensitive AM/FM Radio With 4 AM/FM Radio With 4
Speed Sensitive Volume
Volume and 6 Speakers Speakers Total; CD Speakers Total; CD
AM/FM Stereo and 6 Speakers Total;
Total; CD Player; Player; MP3/WMA Player; MP3/WMA
CD Player; MP3/WMA
MP3/WMA Player Player (Standard) Player (Standard)
Player (Standard)
(Standard)
CD Player Standard Standard Standard Standard
MP3 Player Standard Standard Standard Standard
MP3 Player Jack Standard Standard Standard Standard
Auxiliary Input Audio Jack Standard Standard Standard Standard
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE
Storage
2012 Honda Accord 2012 Toyota Camry LE 2013 Nissan Altima 2013 Nissan Altima
Model Sedan SE Automatic Sedan 2.5 (Late Sedan 2.5 (Late
Transmission Availability) Availability)
Armrest Storage Standard Standard Standard Standard
Beverage Holders Standard Standard Standard Standard
Cargo Area Tie-Downs Accessory Standard Not Listed Not Listed
Cargo Net Accessory Optional Not Listed Not Listed
9. Console Storage Standard Standard Standard Standard
Door Pocket Storage Standard Standard Standard Standard
Overhead Console Storage Standard Standard Standard Standard
Seatback Storage Standard Standard Standard Standard
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE
Exterior
2012 Honda Accord 2012 Toyota Camry LE 2013 Nissan Altima 2013 Nissan Altima
Model Sedan SE Automatic Sedan 2.5 (Late Sedan 2.5 (Late
Transmission Availability) Availability)
Keyless Entry Operated Keyless Entry Operated Keyless Entry Operated Keyless Entry Operated
Remote Keyless Access System
Via Key Fob (Standard) Via Key Fob (Standard) Via Key Fob (Standard) Via Key Fob (Standard)
Vehicle Theft Deterrent System Standard Standard Standard Standard
Folding Side Mirrors Standard Standard Not Listed Not Listed
Dual Color-Keyed
Dual Body Color Folding Dual Body Color Power Dual Body Color Power
Folding Power
Power Adjustable Adjustable Exterior Adjustable Exterior
Power Side Mirrors Adjustable Exterior
Exterior Rearview Mirrors Rearview Mirrors Rearview Mirrors
Rearview Mirrors
(Standard) (Standard) (Standard)
(Standard)
Tinted Glass Not Listed Standard Standard Standard
Automatic Headlights Standard Standard Standard Standard
Auto-Off Headlights Standard Standard Standard Standard
Fog Lights Accessory Not Available Not Listed Not Listed
SPECIFICATIONS
Capacity & Volume
2012 Honda Accord 2012 Toyota Camry LE 2013 Nissan Altima 2013 Nissan Altima
Model Sedan SE Automatic Sedan 2.5 (Late Sedan 2.5 (Late
Transmission Availability) Availability)
Fuel Capacity 18.5 17.0 18.0 18.0
Cargo Volume (cu. ft., mfr.) 14.7 15.4 Not Listed Not Listed
Passenger Volume (cu. ft., mfr.) 106.0 102.7 Not Listed Not Listed
Tow Capacity (Standard, lbs.) Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed
Tow Capacity (Maximum, lbs.) Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions
2012 Honda Accord 2012 Toyota Camry LE 2013 Nissan Altima 2013 Nissan Altima
Model Sedan SE Automatic Sedan 2.5 (Late Sedan 2.5 (Late
Transmission Availability) Availability)
Curb Weight (Automatic, lbs.) 3301 3190 Not Listed Not Listed
Ground Clearance (in.) Not Listed 6.1 Not Listed Not Listed
Headroom (Front, in.) 41.4 38.8 40.0 40.0
11. Not Applicable = Feature does not apply to the vehicle.
Not Available = Feature is not available as a manufacturer-installed item. It may, however, be available as a dealer-installed
item.
Not Listed = Feature is not mentioned in manufacturer's literature (either promotional or internal literature supplied to Chrome),
but Chrome has not ascertained that the vehicle manufacturer does not offer the feature. It may be available as an unadvertised
manufacturer-installed item (either standard or optional) or as a dealer-installed item.
DPI = Dealer Port Installed. Feature is installed at your local dealership and not available from the manufacturer on factory
delivered vehicles.
*Use mileage figures for comparison only. Actual mileage may vary.
Residual values based on Automotive Lease Guide, 2009. Residual values calculated using 15,000 miles annually.
Cost of Ownership and 5-Year Maintenance and Repair Costs source:
2009 IntelliChoice, Inc., www.intellichoice.com
Intellichoice 2009 model year shown.
** Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price excludes taxes, license, registration/title, optional or regionally required equipment
and destination charge. Dealer prices may vary.
The contents of this report are from reliable sources, but are not warranted or guaranteed in any way. You are advised to check
with each manufacturer or its representatives as the final authority on its products.
Starting with 2011 models, NHTSA has introduced tougher tests and rigorous new 5-Star Safety Ratings that provide more
information about vehicle safety and crash avoidance technologies. Because of the more stringent tests, ratings for 2011 and
newer vehicles should not be compared to ratings for 1990-2010 models. Overall vehicle score and frontal crash ratings should
ONLY be compared to other vehicles of similar size and weight. For more information go to www.safercar.gov.