Honda Accord Fires Back at Toyota Camry With Lower December Lease Price

Although the Honda Accord has faced declining sales this year, it’s still one of the best-selling midsize sedans in the country. If not for a Toyota Camry-sized problem, the Accord would have no rivals to worry about on the sales charts.

If you want to get behind the wheel of a new Accord, Honda has a couple of lease deals running this December. The cheapest of these makes the Accord marginally more affordable to lease than its Toyota rival, so let’s take a closer look at the numbers.

This Month’s Honda Accord Lease Deals

The Honda Accord’s lease price starts at $229 per month over 36 months, with $3,999 due at signing. That’s for the 2025 Honda LX, and includes a loyalty discount of $1,500. This discount applies to owners of any 2010 or newer Honda. Excluded from the deal are tax, title, licensing, and registration costs. Including the initial payment, this deal will cost you $12,243 over three years, whereas a base Camry will cost $13,763 to lease over the same period.

All Honda Accord lease offers this month include 10,000 annual miles, with a fee of $0.20 per mile if you exceed this limit. These Honda Accord leasing deals are available in the following states: AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, HI, IA, IN, KY, MA, ME, MI, MN, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, PA, RI, SD, UT, VT, and WI. If your state isn’t mentioned here, you can check Honda’s website for deals in your area.

If you don’t qualify for the loyalty discount, the same LX trim will cost $269 per month over 36 months, with $4,199 due at signing. The Accord Sport Hybrid is also available to lease for $309/month with $3,899 down, while excluding the loyalty discount from this derivative works out to $349/month with $4,099 down.

These Honda Accord lease deals all expire on January 5, 2026.

If you’d prefer to buy instead of lease a 2025 Honda Accord, the prices are as follows:

LX: $28,295
SE: $30,560
Sport Hybrid: $33,655
EX-L Hybrid: $34,940
Sport-L Hybrid: $35,375
Touring Hybrid: $39,300

As you can see, only two Accord trims are non-hybrids.

Powertrain and Features

The older 2.0-liter turbocharged Accord is gone, leaving two efficient but less exciting powertrains. The first is a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 192 horsepower and 192 lb-ft of torque; it directs power to the front wheels via a CVT and gets up to 32 mpg combined.

The more expensive hybrid has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder mill which is hooked up to electric motors. This setup produces 204 hp combined and forms part of Honda’s two-motor hybrid system. With this system, the electric propulsion motor drives the wheels directly most of the time, with the engine acting as a range-extender in the background to provide additional energy. The gas engine can also power the wheels, specifically at faster highway speeds. Although there’s a lot happening, the driving experience is smooth and the Accord Hybrid can get up to 48 mpg combined.

The base LX that’s featured in this month’s lease deal does without fancy upholstery, a larger touchscreen, or even a leather-wrapped steering wheel. Fortunately, it’s as refined as the pricier trims and still comes with the following standard features:

Cloth upholstery
Air conditioning
LED exterior lighting
Seven-inch touchscreen
Four-speaker sound system
10.2-inch digital instrument cluster
Adaptive cruise control
Forward collision warning
Traffic jam assist
Lane-keep assist system

The Sport Hybrid adds items like a power moonroof, heated front seats, wireless operation for Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, and a blind-spot information system. The much pricier trims not part of December’s lease deals have leather upholstery, heated rear seats, and high-end sound systems, among other items.

Final Thoughts

In its current form, the Honda Accord is overshadowed by the newer Toyota Camry’s sharper styling and more powerful hybrid powertrain. But to write the Accord off would be foolish. Many may prefer its restrained, elegant shape, and although a manual Accord is long gone, the Honda impresses with its precise handling and comfortable ride. It’s also got plenty of passenger space.

This month’s lease deals make it simple to get behind the wheel of an Accord, which has earned its place close to the top of the midsize category.

*Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes only. The information presented herein is based on manufacturer-provided lease offer information, which is subject to frequent change and may vary based on location, creditworthiness, and other factors. We are not a party to any lease agreements and assume no liability for the terms, conditions, availability, or accuracy of any lease offers mentioned. All terms, including but not limited to pricing, mileage allowances, and residual values, require direct verification with an authorized local OEM dealership. This article does not constitute financial advice or an endorsement of any particular lease or vehicle.