Honda Accord Will Start at $21,680 and Have 36mpg Highway

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has announced that the new, ninth generation AccordHonda Accord 9Japan, 2013 > present25 versions
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will be on sale in US dealers on September 19 with a starting price of $21,680 and 27mpg city, 36mpg highway and 30mpg combined fuel economy, which is a 4mpg in the city and 3mpg on the highway improvement. That starting price is $200 than the current generationHonda Accord Gen.8Japan, 2008 > 2012125 versions
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. The top range Accord Touring will cost $33,430. All models are hit at a $790 destination and handling charge on top of the price. 

Honda will put the Accord Coupe on sale on October 15. It will have a starting price of $23,350, $270 more than the current car. 

In comparison to the previous generation, all ninth generation Accord's have alloy wheels, a rearview camera, Bluetooth, iPod integration, Pandora Internet radio, SMS text messaging and dual-zone automatic climate control.

Honda has added two new trims to the Accord for the ninth generation: Sport and Touring. The Sport trim gets 18in wheels, fog lights, power seats, rear spoiler, dual chrome exhaust, paddle shift on CVT cars, strut bar and retuned suspension and steering. It comes with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and either a CVT or six-speed manual. The Sport trim costs $23,390. 

The Touring trim is the new top spec car. It comes with a 3.5-liter V6 and six-speed automatic. It comes with LED headlights and adaptive cruise control. It costs $33,430. 

"The 2013 Accord excels in all areas with sophisticated design, a luxurious interior, world-class dynamic performance, class-leading standard features and legendary Honda quality, all at a tremendous value for the customer," said John Mendel, executive vice president of sales at American Honda.