2027 Honda Accord Price Rises to $65,900 Drive-Away

The 2027 Honda Accord has gone up by $1000. Honda's only hybrid sedan now costs $65,900 drive-away in its single e:HEV RS grade, and the money buys a few trim changes rather than anything you will feel from the driver's seat.

For a car that already sat at the expensive end of the mainstream sedan market, that matters. Here is what has changed, what it now costs to own, and where else that $65,900 could go.

The 2027 Honda Accord price: $1000 more for cosmetic changes

The Accord has been a one-variant model since the current generation arrived in 2024, priced at $64,900 drive-away. The 2027 model year lifts that to $65,900.

The changes are visual. The previously gloss-black lower exterior trim and headlight surrounds are now body-coloured, a black insert replaces the silver trim on the lower front bumper, and the amber reflectors inside the headlights are gone.

The blue accents on the Honda badges have also been dropped. Inside, the only notable difference is red stitching on the gear selector. If you were hoping for new equipment or a mechanical change, there is none.

Nothing changes under the bonnet

The Accord keeps its 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol-electric hybrid. Honda quotes 135kW of power and 335Nm of torque, sent to the front wheels through an e-CVT automatic.

Claimed combined fuel use stays at 4.3L/100km, and the engine runs on regular 91 RON unleaded. That economy figure remains the Accord's strongest argument, especially for buyers covering big highway kilometres.

Standard equipment is unchanged: 18-inch alloys, leather-appointed seats, a 12.3-inch touchscreen with Google built-in, a 10.2-inch driver display, a head-up display, a 12-speaker Bose system and a panoramic sunroof.

Servicing now costs more than it did at launch

The sticker is not the only number that has moved. Honda now charges $279 for each of the Accord's five standard scheduled services, which means $1395 for the first five visits.

That is a meaningful change from the $199 per service Honda used to charge, which we covered when Honda lifted servicing prices across its range. Combined with the $1000 price rise, the cost of buying and maintaining an Accord has climbed noticeably since launch.

The warranty remains five years with unlimited kilometres, so the ownership cover itself has not been cut.

Check what Honda Connect includes before you sign

Honda Connect is the brand's connected-car service. Its app handles remote locking, remote climate control and vehicle status checks, and Honda states that some Google built-in features need an active Honda Connect subscription for their internet connection.

Before you sign the order, ask the Honda Centre in writing how long the complimentary Honda Connect period runs on the exact car you are buying, and what renewal will cost. Connectivity terms can change between model years, and the answer affects features you will use every day.

Fixed drive-away pricing changes the dealer conversation

Honda sells its cars at a set drive-away price, so the usual haggling over the sticker is largely off the table. That removes one dealer tactic, but it does not remove them all.

Watch for accessory packs, paint protection and dealer finance offered as the place where the deal gets sweetened. Fixed pricing means the extras and the finance are where your money can leak, so price each one separately.

The rivals: Camry is cheaper, ES 300h is dearer

The obvious alternative is the hybrid-only Toyota Camry, which Toyota lists from $39,990 before on-road costs for the entry Ascent. Even after on-roads, that is a big gap to the Accord, although the Accord's single grade carries far more equipment than an entry Camry.

At the other end, the new Lexus ES 300h starts at $75,000 before on-road costs in Luxury trim. The Accord sits between the two, which is an awkward place for a nameplate that already sells in small numbers.

We looked at why Honda is keeping the sedan in its line-up when we covered the Civic and Accord staying in Australia. The pitch only works if the value holds up, and every price rise makes that harder.

Is the 2027 Honda Accord worth $65,900?

If you specifically want a large, frugal, well-equipped hybrid sedan and you value the Honda badge, the Accord still delivers. The 4.3L/100km claim and the long equipment list are real strengths.

But nothing about the 2027 update justifies paying more than the outgoing car. If a dealer still has a 2026 build at the old price, it is effectively the same car for less.

If you are open to alternatives, a top-grade Camry or a used hybrid could cover the same brief for considerably less. Carseekers can help with the purchase price on a Camry or ES 300h, and you can compare used hybrid cars from Victorian dealers to see how far your budget stretches below new-car money.

Financing a $65,900 Accord without overpaying

At $65,900 drive-away, the Accord is a purchase many buyers will finance, and Honda's showroom finance is the path of least resistance. Convenient does not always mean competitive.

Loanseekers can help you compare car-finance options before you sit down to sign for an Accord, so you know whether the dealer's offer stacks up. Approval and rates depend on your circumstances and lender requirements.

A $1000 price rise is small in isolation. Added to higher servicing and a dealer finance offer you have not tested, it is the kind of creep that turns a good car into an expensive one.