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2008 Sonata VS 2008 Accord by flc2006
Sep 12, 2007 (8:31 pm)
In my opinion the 2008 sonata is still a better value than the 2008 Accord, the sonata has ESC standard on 4-cylinder models for over 2 years, the sonata cost $3000-5000 less than a Accord, a 10 year 100k powertrain and 5 year 60k bumper to bumper warranties are standard, Honda does not even include road side assistance,Even though the Honda has better resale value you have to spend close to $5,000 just to get the value, the Sonata gives it to you up front. I have researched the values of of a 2000 Accord and a 2000 sonata the difference was only $2,000.
 
These are my opinions do not take anything at heart.
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Re: 2008 Sonata VS 2008 Accord [flc2006] by bvdj84
Sep 13, 2007 (4:49 am)

Replying to: flc2006 (Sep 12, 2007 8:31 pm)

Yes, Great points stated! You get much more bang for the buck, and the Sonata has come a long way, and is proving to be a success. For the money you perhaps would go with the sonata, but rather look at the Honda as an investment, that will give years of faithful service, along with amazing resale value. I current own an 06 SE accord, and at this time I have positive equity already. Who can say that they can walk away from their car, with nothing owed on it. My dealer gave me full pay off for my car. When my lease is closer to being done, I will trade in for the 08 accord. You cannot take a chrysler, GM, or sonata in the dealer and do that, without any negative equity. But, that does not mean its a bad car. Its all up to you. You can get a fully loaded sonata for less than a standard accord. You get what you pay for.
 
I almost bought the sonata! Very impressed, but it is more similar to the camry than accord.
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Re: 2008 Sonata VS 2008 Accord [flc2006] by master_ryu
Sep 13, 2007 (6:20 am)

Replying to: flc2006 (Sep 12, 2007 8:31 pm)

By the numbers and features, the Sonata may seem a better value. However, there is something called peace of mind. With a Honda, you're sure that you won't be going to the mechanic all that often and you know you can still drive across the country with no hiccups 6-7 years down the road. I'm not saying the Sonata is not the same, for I have never owned one, but the Accord has already proven every single generation over and over that it can offer near-flawless reliability. That's the most important advantage for the Accord IMO, something I'd gladly pay a premium for.
 
Plus, I think the interior and materials used are better in the Accord.
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Re: 2008 Sonata VS 2008 Accord [master_ryu] by backy
Sep 13, 2007 (6:35 am)

Replying to: master_ryu (Sep 13, 2007 6:20 am)

From a review of the Accord Problems discussion here at Edmunds.com plus the problems and recalls on Accord in the past several years (e.g. transmission problems), I don't agree that the Accord has near-flawless reliability. It does have an excellent long-term track record for reliability, and its reliability used to be significantly higher than for other mid-sized cars (except the Camry). But in recent years the gap has narrowed considerably, especially wrt the Sonata. The previous Sonata was a big notch down from the Accord, IMO. The current Sonata is not, although it does have significant differences (e.g. smoother ride vs. Accord's sharper handling). I also agree that the Accord has a better-styled interior (the re-do of the Sonata's interior coming this spring, along the lines of the Veracruz, seem promising).
 
So I too would be willing to pay a premium for an Accord, if only for the nicer interior and slightly better fuel economy. But I would not be willing to pay much more than $1000 more. This is for a 10+ year ownership, so short-term differences in resale value don't mean anything to me. The actual price difference, particularly for the 2008 Accord, is closer to $5000 depending on trim level. That's too high a premium for me.
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Hyundai verses Honda? by targettuning
Sep 13, 2007 (7:11 am)
It is interesting that consumers who are considering a mid-sized (or any sized) car/SUV are beginning to utter Honda..Toyota and Hyundai in the same breath. This alone says volumes to me about how far Hyundai has come in a very short time. Both Honda and Toyota have had decades to hone their reputations and both had vastly inferior vehicles for many years. We all know they now have a sterling reputation and many almost mindlessly gravitate to their showrooms year after year. Hyundai on the other hand has been selling cars in this country since 1986. The first Hyundai products were by all accounts poor..although I still see many late 80's and early 90's Hyundai products on the road. However, by about the year 2000 or so they began to get "serious" about the US market and now (in my opinion) AND after owning our first Honda product, a 2006 Civic, may actually exceed Honda in quality. I am an unabashed Hyundai advocate and less than a Honda promoter after our experiences with that Civic. So, I urge you to check both Honda and Hyundai and other brands too then decide if the difference in price warrants a Honda "H" on the grille verses a Hyundai "H"
 I can assure those who worry about "piece of mind" that you will achieve that given the long Hyundai warranty. Please keep in mind that NO car by any manufacturer is or will ever be totally trouble free but our experience with both brands (Hyundai& Honda)has shown the Honda to be more trouble over only 10K miles.
 Finally do not EVER look at a car (unless it is an exotic or a Rolls) as an investment. You will always loose $$ in the end.
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Re: 2008 Sonata VS 2008 Accord [bvdj84] by cxc
Sep 13, 2007 (7:39 am)

Replying to: bvdj84 (Sep 13, 2007 4:49 am)

"rather look at the Honda as an investment"
 
Investment? What return did or will you get by buying a Honda Accord? It is a large expense.
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Re: 2008 Sonata VS 2008 Accord [cxc] by jb_turner
Sep 13, 2007 (11:03 am)

Replying to: cxc (Sep 13, 2007 7:39 am)

Investment? What return did or will you get by buying a Sonata? It is a large expense and less value.
Most people would like a balance between quality and price... and the Accord beats the Sonata in this.
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Re: 2008 Sonata VS 2008 Accord [jb_turner] by colloquor
Sep 13, 2007 (12:05 pm)

Replying to: jb_turner (Sep 13, 2007 11:03 am)

Actually, the Sonata is an excellent balance between quality and price. Except for the Accord's higher quality interior materials, scrutinize, and I mean honestly, and objectively, scrutinize the overall build quality of the Sonata, and it takes a back seat to very few.
 
The 100K/10 year powertrain warranty and 5 year roadside assistance - neither of which you will need - add value. Overall, the Sonata delivers on value for an excellent price, just the way the Honda Accord did in its earlier years. Just for grins, I've seen more Accords on tow-hooks lately than I have any model Hyundai - for what it's worth.
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I still think the Sonata is a better value. by flc2006
Sep 13, 2007 (12:49 pm)
Honda has made a name for it is self, i cannot justify spending 20k on a Accord LX when i can get a Sonata GLS V6 for only a seven hundred dollars more i have nothing against Honda i just think that the Sonata is just a good, what makes the sonata a good value is a rebate the Accord does not give you that is why i said Hyundai gives to you up front, I rather pocket a good deal now than later.
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Re: I still think the Sonata is a better value. [flc2006] by robertsmx
Sep 13, 2007 (2:29 pm)

Replying to: flc2006 (Sep 13, 2007 12:49 pm)

What might be $700 now, translates to $3000 over five years, when gas costs are included. If you're looking for "value", how could you lose sight of that?
 
And we're not talking about cars yet. Having driven Sonata quite a few times (a very easy find at rental centers), I can say... "you get what you pay for". My money is on Accord. It may be slightly more expensive car to buy, but it delivers.

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