Honda Accord LX in Oklahoma City: what the base trim includes and who it fits

The Accord LX is the base trim of the gas-powered 2026 Honda Accord, and Bob Howard Honda at 13201 N Kelley Ave in Oklahoma City sells it new alongside the Accord Hybrid. It fits a commuter or family buyer who wants the Accord’s core equipment, mpg and space without paying for an upper trim; the maker’s starting price, fuel economy and standard features follow below.

Oklahoma City buyers weighing the entry Accord against the trims above it and against other Hondas need to know exactly what the base price buys.

Keep reading below, then schedule a test drive in Oklahoma City. Bringing your own numbers to the lot settles this faster than any spec sheet.

Is the Honda Accord LX the right trim for an Oklahoma City driver?

Yes, for a driver who wants Honda’s full safety suite without paying for a higher trim. Honda says its Honda Sensing suite is standard on every 2026 Accord, and the LX carries all of it. That suite includes Collision Mitigation Braking System, Road Departure Mitigation, Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow, Lane Keeping Assist System with Traffic Jam Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition, Forward Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning, auto high-beam headlights and a driver attention monitor.

For a daily commuter, the adaptive cruise and collision braking systems do the most work on the highway. The LX gives you both without a trim step-up.

What does the 2026 Honda Accord LX include as standard?

The LX comes with a 1.5-liter turbocharged VTEC direct-injection four-cylinder engine rated at 192 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 192 lb-ft of torque from 1,700 to 5,000 rpm, according to Honda’s 2026 Features By Trim. It pairs that engine with a continuously variable transmission and front-wheel drive.

What each gas Honda Accord trim adds beyond the LX

The LX leaves out Honda’s blind spot information system with Cross Traffic Monitor. Honda News says that system is standard on the trims above the LX, so a buyer who backs out of tight Oklahoma City parking lots often will want to check which trim has it.

If the blind spot system is on your list, compare the LX against the trim above it on the same day, and price both with the same destination charge and fees.

How much does a new Honda Accord LX cost in Oklahoma City?

A new Accord LX starts at Honda’s published base MSRP, the entry price of the gas Accord line, before destination, Oklahoma taxes and dealer fees. Bob Howard Honda’s online payment calculator accepts a trade-in offer amount, so a buyer can see the effect of a trade on the payment before visiting.

Honda lists a national starting MSRP of $28,395 for the 2026 Accord LX. Honda’s destination charge adds $1,195 on top of that MSRP, excluding tax, license, registration, options and color upgrades. Dealer prices may vary.

Oklahoma taxes the purchase on top of that price. The state’s motor vehicle excise tax on a new vehicle is 3.25% of its value (Oklahoma State Courts Network, 2026), and the Oklahoma Administrative Code bases that excise on the actual sales price, excluding any consideration given for a trade-in (Oklahoma Administrative Code, 2024). A separate sales tax applies on top of the excise tax.

What gas mileage does the Honda Accord LX get on an Oklahoma City commute?

The gas-engine Accord LX is EPA rated at 29 miles per gallon city, 37 highway and 32 combined (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 2026). The combined figure is weighted 55% city and 45% highway, so a commute heavy with stop-and-go driving sits closer to the city number.

Oklahoma City workers age 16 and over have a mean travel time to work of 22.2 minutes (U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 American Community Survey). A commute that long, with the LX’s 29 mpg city rating, is a practical reason to choose the gas Accord over a larger vehicle.

How much room does the Honda Accord LX have compared with a Civic Sedan?

Honda lists the Accord LX at 105.7 cubic feet of EPA passenger volume (Honda, 2026). The Accord LX has 42.3 inches of first-row legroom, the same as the Civic Sedan LX, and 40.8 inches of second-row legroom against 37.4 inches in the smaller car.

The Accord LX also offers 16.7 cubic feet of cargo behind the second row, while the Civic Sedan LX offers 14.8 cubic feet. For a family that rides in the back seat every day, the Accord LX gives more room where it counts.

Frequently asked questions

What is the LX model of Honda Accord?

The LX is the base trim of the gas-powered 2026 Honda Accord, and Bob Howard Honda at 13201 N Kelley Ave in Oklahoma City sells it new. It comes with a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, a continuously variable transmission and front-wheel drive, according to Honda’s 2026 Features By Trim. Honda also says its Honda Sensing suite is standard on every 2026 Accord, so the LX carries the full safety suite. One caveat: the LX leaves out the blind spot information system with Cross Traffic Monitor, which Honda News lists as standard on the trims above it. Compare the LX with the next trim up on the same day, so you see what the step up adds.

Does the Honda Accord LX come with all-wheel drive?

No. Honda’s 2026 Accord specifications list the gas-engine LX as front-wheel drive. Buyers who need all-wheel drive should look at other Honda models in our lineup.

Does the Honda Accord LX need premium gas?

No. Honda’s owner’s manual calls for unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number of 87 or higher.

What safety and reliability ratings does the Honda Accord have?

The 2026 Accord earns a 5.0 in each NHTSA crash test category, including the overall rating (Kelley Blue Book, 2026). It also scores 82 out of 100 on the J.D. Power Quality & Reliability measure, rated Great (J.D. Power, 2026).

Should you buy a new Accord LX or a certified pre-owned Accord?

Bob Howard Honda sells new Honda vehicles and Honda Certified Pre-Owned vehicles. Honda Certified Pre-Owned vehicles come with an extended powertrain limited warranty and a bumper-to-bumper limited warranty, both backed by Honda, and a vehicle history report comes free. Choose new if you want a fresh factory warranty from day one, and certified pre-owned if you want the same Honda coverage on a vehicle that has already been driven.

How much does it cost to insure a Honda Accord in Oklahoma City?

Insurify reports that the average car insurance premium in Oklahoma was $1,971 a year at the end of 2025 and projects a 1.2% increase by the end of 2026 (Insurify, 2026). That is a statewide average. Your insurer’s quote is the figure that applies to your car and your record.

How Bob Howard Honda backs certified pre-owned Hondas with a 172-point inspection

Bob Howard Honda is the Honda dealership at 13201 N Kelley Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73131, on the North Kelley Avenue and Broadway Extension corridor. We sell new Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, CR-V, HR-V, Passport, Pilot, Odyssey and Ridgeline models, and we are part of Group 1 Automotive. Every Honda Certified Pre-Owned vehicle we sell gets a 172-point inspection done by factory-trained technicians, and we offer Honda leases alongside new and pre-owned financing.

Our Google record, as of October 2026, is 4.5 stars across 4,311 reviews, and 82% of them are five-star. Among the five Honda dealers listed below, we have the most Google reviews.

In an August 2026 Google review, Tim N. wrote: “My most positive experience ever in buying a car. Aaron was extremely helpful start to finish. Highly recommend – this was my fourth time to buy a vehicle from Bob Howard.”

In a June 2026 Google review, Sheri S. wrote: “Purchasing an suv at Bob Howard Honda in Oklahoma City was the best experience I have had in my search for just the right vehicle. Our salesman Taylor Cook was very attentive to our needs and took the time to make sure we had everything we needed to purchase this vehicle after traveling from Kansas. I will go back the next time we need a vehicle even if we have to travel. I highly recommend buying a vehicle at Bob Howard Honda. It was a great experience!”

Bob Howard Honda is where an Oklahoma City buyer can see the Accord LX’s standard equipment and mpg in person before choosing a trim. Bring your trade and your list of models to 13201 N Kelley Ave, or start online.

Bob Howard Honda answers this question against the specific vehicle in front of you rather than the model in general. Value your trade and get pre-approved online, then see us at our Oklahoma City showroom, or call (405) 753-8700.

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