Honda Accord Vs. Nissan Altima Detailed Comparison

Nissan Altima vs. Honda Accord: Price & Configurations

Off the bat, you'll find that the Altima can be yours for a lower starting price than the Accord.

As well, the Altima offers more configuration-based advantages like available AWD (something the Accord does not offer) and the SV Premium Package that can rise above the value of an Accord.

For specific Honda Accord vs. Nissan Altima trim levels, you'll find the following when you choose an Altima:

• 2023 Nissan Altima S
• 2023 Nissan Altima SV
• 2023 Nissan Altima SR
• 2023 Nissan Altima SL
• 2023 Nissan Altima SR VC-Turbo

Meanwhile, the pure-gasoline Accord trims include:

• 2023 Honda Accord LX
• 2023 Honda Accord EX

The Accord has a pricier hybrid model available, but it does not offer AWD and falls short of many benefits built into an Altima (keep reading to learn more). Overall, a new Nissan Altima for sale is more affordable and offers more fun.

Nissan Altima vs. Honda Accord: Interior, Features & Technology

Compare Nissan Altima vs. Honda Accord interior designs and features to reveal the deeper value of an Altima.

You'll find similar interior styling in both models when comparing the 2023 Honda Accord vs. Nissan Altima. They both use swooping lines and stylish design cues like flowing trim pieces. When you choose the Altima, you'll find sportier touches like standard carbon-fiber-style trim (Accord sedans have standard piano black trim) or premium upgrades like Dark Teak wood-tone trim.

Leather upholstery is available with both models. However, the Nissan Altima vs. Honda Accord comparison reveals further Altima advantages like available class-exclusive Zero Gravity seats that use NASA-inspired technology for supreme comfort.

Both sedans offer standard six-way manual adjusting driver's seats, remote engine start, and speed-sensing volume control. However, the Altima offers a standard six-speaker sound system, while the Accord has a standard four-speaker sound system. The Altima also provides a standard 5-inch multi-function info display and a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment display.

You can upgrade your Altima with a 7-inch Advanced Drive-Assist® Display and a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen. The Accord has a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen as an upgrade, too, but lacks comparable features to exclusive Altima upgrades like the Intelligent Around View® Monitor.

Both sedans can include dual-zone auto climate control. Further Honda Accord vs. Nissan Altima features include available active noise cancelation, wireless smartphone charging, heated front seats, power lumbar support, a heated leather-trimmed steering wheel, and more.

But in the all new 2023 Nissan Altima, exclusive technology enhancements like available Nissan Door-to-Door Navigation have no equal in the Accord. Plus, available Altima technologies like Wireless Apple CarPlay® integration require you to forgo the gas-powered Accord for a hybrid model.

But most importantly, the Altima offers its standard features at a lower price to provide greater value.

Nissan Altima vs. Honda Accord: Safety & Reliability

As for what matters most — safety — you'll find that this Nissan vs. Honda sedan comparison favors the Nissan Altima in many ways.

Starting with the base S trim, standard Altima safety features include an exclusive Intelligent Forward Collision Warning, a rearview monitor, automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection, a lane departure warning, a driver alertness monitor, a blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic monitoring, rear automatic braking, a rearview monitor, a high beam assist, a hill start assist, and more.

When comparing the standard Honda Accord vs. Nissan Altima, you'll notice that the Accord has a blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic as an option and lacks rear automatic braking.

Available safety features of the 2023 Nissan Altima include adaptive cruise control with the ProPILOT Assist, a 360-degree monitor, lane tracing, traffic sign recognition, and much more. Honda Accord vs. Nissan Altima safety features paint the picture; the 2023 Altima includes so much as standard and backs it up with an IIHS Top Safety Pick+¹ award.

With a new Altima, dependability comes next to boost your confidence. While we can talk at length about the Altima sedan's dependable engineering, third-party experts set this sedan's impressive dependability in stone with a powerful reliability rating.

The Accord is a reliable sedan, but the Altima can be more reliable. If we observe expert ratings, we see this advantage take shape with J.D Power giving the 2023 Nissan Altima a "Great" Quality & Reliability score, ranking it with a top-class 84 points out of 100²

While the 2023 Honda Accord has not yet been rated, J.D. Power gave the 2022 Honda Accord a "Great" score for Quality & Reliability, ranking it with 83 points out of 100³.

On top of Honda Accord vs. Nissan Altima reliability rankings marking another win for the Altima, J.D. Power ranked the 2023 Nissan Altima in first place on their list of "Best Midsize Cars of 2023."⁴

These awards are complemented by even more confidence, as the Altima includes a three-year / 36,000-mile limited warranty⁵ and a five-year / 60,000-mile powertrain warranty.⁵

Nissan Altima vs. Honda Accord: Specs & Performance

2023 Honda Accord vs. Nissan Altima specs begin with the Accord having a four-horsepower advantage on the standard level. However, the Altima offers more highway efficiency, available AWD, and more available power.

Specifically, Honda Accord vs. Nissan Altima specs involve the Altima offering a standard 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 188 horsepower. The Accord has a standard 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine making 192 horsepower. Both models use a CVT transmission.

While the Accord offers four extra horsepower, it limits drivers by only offering an FWD layout. A new Nissan Altima comes standard with FWD and can be optioned with confidence-inspiring, precision-enhancing Intelligent AWD.

Going back to the standard engines, choose the Altima S FWD, and you'll be treated to an exceptional EPA-estimated 27/39 MPG (city/highway).⁶ Meanwhile, the Accord is less suited to road trip efficiency, as its standard layout delivers an EPA-estimated 29/37 MPG (city/highway).⁷

The most powerful 2023 Honda Accord makes 204 horsepower; the most powerful 2023 Altima makes 248 horsepower. You can find this power in our selection of Nissan Altima lease specials by choosing the Altima SR VC-Turbo™ with 248 horsepower.

With the Altima SR VC-Turbo™ using an innovative variable compression turbocharger and several advanced fuel-saving technologies, it delivers equally-thrilling efficiency; up to an EPA-estimated 25/34 MPG (city/highway),⁶ to be precise.

When using that efficiency, every Altima provides a 16.2-gallon fuel tank, while the Accord has either a 14.8-gallon or 12.8-gallon fuel tank.

As a final benchmark for performance, we can see how Honda Accord vs. Nissan Altima performance is a win for the Altima using 0-60 mph times.

Specifically, as tested by Motor Trend and Car and Driver, the most powerful 2023 Nissan Altima launches from 0 to 60 mph in 5.8 seconds,⁸ while the most-powerful 2023 Honda Accord goes from 0 to 60 mph in 6.6 seconds.⁹