2009 Honda Accord EX (La Mesa, CA)

2009 Honda Accord EX

First of all it s got an ace up its sleeve that most competitors don t its sterling reputation for reliability. Also the Accord has ballooned to such a degree that the EPA classifies it as a large car and it shows in the commodious cabin which boasts one of the most accommodating backseats of any family sedan. The center stack is undeniably button-happy but its premium look and feel evokes luxury sedans such as the Infiniti M series. Like most Hondas the Accord feels extraordinarily well constructed and its interior materials are a cut above the rival Camry s. Moreover that reputation for reliability pays off when it s time to sell as the Accord boasts one of the best resale values around. For two decades now there have been two perennial no-brainer choices for a midsize family sedan the Honda Accord and the Toyota Camry. Both have legions of satisfied owners and top reputations for reliability and safety. Deciding between the two often came down to this If you wanted a softly sprung car with superior isolation the Camry was the way to go -- and if you wanted a sporty ride and could live with a tad less refinement the Accord was the sedan of choice. There s still some truth to this adage for 2009 but things have changed rapidly in the midsize sedan segment. For one thing the Accord has grown bigger and softer with its latest redesign for another the competition has caught up. The 2009 Honda Accord is available in sedan and coupe body styles. The sedan comes in LX LX-P EX and EX-L trim levels while the coupe comes in LX-S EX and EX-L trims. The base LX sedan comes standard with 16-inch steel wheels keyless entry full power accessories cruise control a tilt-telescoping steering wheel fold-down rear seats and a six-speaker stereo with a single-CD MP3 player and an auxiliary audio jack. The LX-P sedan adds 16-inch alloy wheels auto up-down front windows and a power driver seat. The coupe s base LX-S trim includes the LX-P s equipment with th