2025 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2025 Honda Accord: Which Sedan Reigns Supreme?

If you’re looking for a refined and spacious sedan, the 2025 Hyundai Sonata and the 2025 Honda Accord are both compelling options. These vehicles offer outstanding safety ratings, ample technology, and comfortable driving experiences. However, you’ll find that the Sonata offers a few more attractive features as well as a lower price point. Here’s a car review comparison if you’re in the market for a 2025 sedan.

2025 Hyundai Sonata For Sale

Design and Styling

When you prefer a bold and modern design for your ride, the Hyundai Sonata is an obvious front-runner with its distinctive look for 2025. The Honda Accord retains a more traditional appearance, but both sedans provide a comfortable interior.

Exterior Design

The 2025 Hyundai Sonata boasts an aggressive, futuristic look. The N Line trim is especially impressive with its sleek styling cues and exclusive alloy wheel design. Sixteen-inch alloy wheels are standard, with upgrades to 17-inch alloy wheels on the SEL and 19-inch wheels on the N Line. For more natural light in the cabin, there’s a panoramic sunroof in the SEL Convenience and above.

The Honda Accord has a more traditional look while still maintaining its refined appearance. Seventeen-inch wheels are standard on most trims. The Sport Hybrid, Sport-L Hybrid, and Touring Hybrid boast larger 19-inch alloy wheels.

Interior Features

The Sonata’s spacious interior includes premium cloth upholstery and ample front-row legroom to keep you comfortable. The N Line has distinctive sport seats with microfiber inserts. In the SEL and above, heated front seats are standard and you can enjoy an eight-way power-adjustable driver seat with power lumbar support. The top-of-the-line Limited Hybrid has leather upholstery, ventilated front seats, and a heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel.

The Honda Accord offers less legroom in the front and slightly more in the back. You’ll find cloth upholstery in the LX, SE, and Sport trims, while the high-end EX-L Hybrid, Sport-L Hybrid, and Touring Hybrid upgrade to leather-trimmed seating.

Performance and Driving Experience

Both the 2025 Sonata and Accord offer a satisfying driving experience and competitive fuel efficiency. The Sonata offers more engine options and provides you with a rare chance to use a conventional automatic transmission, which is a quieter, lower-maintenance alternative to continuously variable transmissions (CVTs). Let’s compare auto specs to better understand the differences between these sedans.

Hyundai Sonata Engines

The 2025 Hyundai Sonata comes standard with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that delivers 191 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque. For more power, the N Line is equipped with a turbo-four with 290 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque. Unlike most competitors, the Sonata still relies on a conventional automatic transmission. Performance is solid in the lower trims and really shines in the N Line, which features an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission and powerful launch control system.

The Sonata hybrid models pair a four-cylinder hybrid engine with a 39 kW electric motor. This provides 151 lb-ft of electric torque and 192 horsepower.

Honda Accord Engines

The 2025 Accord comes standard with a four-cylinder turbocharged 1.5-liter engine that offers 192 horsepower. The hybrid version uses two electric motors and a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine to deliver 204 horsepower. Both options offer refined handling. Like most sedans in its class, the Accord relies on a CVT.

Technology and Safety Features

With identical overall safety ratings, you’ll get a comparable experience in both sedans where safety and driver assistance are concerned. However, the Hyundai Sonata sets itself apart in the technology department with a stunning cabin that offers optimal comfort and convenience.

Infotainment and Audio Features

In the 2025 Hyundai Sonata, you’ll enjoy an expansive screen formed from two 12.3-inch displays that sweep across the dash. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility are standard. Dynamic voice recognition and navigation features are available in select trims. You can also upgrade to a Bose premium audio system with 12 powerful speakers.

The 2025 Honda Accord underperforms in this category with a standard 7-inch color touch screen and 10.2-inch driver information display. In upper trims, you get a larger 12.3-inch touch screen for your infotainment system, but you still won’t achieve the impressive coverage found in the Sonata, where the sleek screen covers two-thirds of the dash. The base Accord trim has just four speakers. In the SE, you upgrade to an eight-speaker system, but it’s not until the Touring Hybrid that you’ll enjoy a Bose premium sound system with 12 speakers.

Driver Assistance and Safety

The Hyundai Sonata was awarded a five-star rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for its comprehensive safety features. Its SmartSense system includes a well-rounded selection of driver-assistance technologies, including:

• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian/Cyclist/Junction Turning Detection
• Lane-keeping assist
• Lane-following assist
• Driver Attention Warning
• Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go
• Rear occupant alert
• Blind-spot collision warning
• Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
• Safe Exit Warning
• High-beam assist

The Honda Accord also received a five-star overall safety rating from the NHTSA. The Honda Sensing suite of driver-assistance features includes:

• Forward collision warning
• Lane departure warning
• Collision Mitigation Braking System
• Road Departure Mitigation System
• Lane-keeping assist
• Traffic jam assist
• Adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow
• Traffic sign recognition system
• Auto high-beam headlights
• Driver attention monitor

Pricing and Value Proposition

The 2025 Hyundai Sonata is the more affordable option with a starting MSRP of $26,900 for the SE. The SEL Hybrid trim starts at $31,250 and the high-end Limited Hybrid goes for $37,700.

The 2025 Honda Accord starts at $28,295. The Sport Hybrid model has a starting MSRP of $33,655 and the top-of-the-line Touring Hybrid starts at $39,300.

Experience the 2025 Hyundai Sonata at Hyundai of Auburn

Get to know the 2025 Hyundai Sonata in person at our Hyundai of Auburn dealership. We can help you schedule a test-drive, value your trade-in, and explore your financing options. If the 2025 Sonata isn’t the right fit, our team can help you compare new options in our showroom or used Sonatas and other models to find the ideal sedan for your needs. Contact us online , give us a call at 334-321-0777, or drop in for more information and to experience the 2025 Sonata for yourself.

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