Used 2020 Honda Accord for Sale nearRaleigh, NC

Compare 2020 Honda Accord Trims in Raleigh, NC

The 2020 Honda Accord offers a range of trims from budget-friendly options to more feature-rich models, all with efficient FWD performance.

• Starting at $17,326
• Best MPG/MPGe: 30 city / 38 hwy
• Most Popular: 1.5T Sport FWD

Trim Overview

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Trim Deep Dives

1.5T LX FWD — "Who It's For"

The 1.5T LX is the pick for shoppers who want essential features and great fuel economy without paying for extras.

• Avg. market price: $20,444 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 30 city / 38 hwy
• Inventory: 60 listings
• View 1.5T LX FWD listings

1.5T Sport FWD — "Who It's For"

The 1.5T Sport is the pick for shoppers who want a blend of sporty features and affordability without stepping up to higher trims.

• Avg. market price: $17,326 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 29 city / 35 hwy
• Inventory: 116 listings — widest selection in the lineup
• View 1.5T Sport FWD listings

1.5T EX FWD — "Who It's For"

The 1.5T EX is the pick for shoppers who want a sunroof and advanced tech features without going for the top-tier options.

• Avg. market price: $21,194 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 30 city / 38 hwy
• Inventory: 45 listings
• View 1.5T EX FWD listings

1.5T EX-L FWD — "Who It's For"

The 1.5T EX-L is the pick for shoppers who want premium features and comfort without the highest price tag.

• Avg. market price: $20,350 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 30 city / 38 hwy
• Inventory: 35 listings
• View 1.5T EX-L FWD listings

2.0T Sport FWD — "Who It's For"

The 2.0T Sport is the pick for shoppers who want more power and sporty features without going fully loaded.

• Avg. market price: $21,499 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 22 city / 32 hwy
• Inventory: 29 listings
• View 2.0T Sport FWD listings

2.0T EX-L FWD — "Who It's For"

The 2.0T EX-L is the pick for shoppers who want luxury features and performance without the top-tier price.

• Avg. market price: $19,246 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 23 city / 34 hwy
• Inventory: 16 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
• View 2.0T EX-L FWD listings

2.0T Touring FWD — "Who It's For"

The 2.0T Touring is the pick for shoppers who want the most features and luxury without compromise.

• Avg. market price: $19,246 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 22 city / 32 hwy
• Inventory: 13 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
• View 2.0T Touring FWD listings

Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — 1.5T Sport FWD

With 116 active listings, the 1.5T Sport FWD is the clear volume leader in the lineup.

Browse 1.5T Sport FWD listings

Best Budget Option — 1.5T Sport FWD

At $17,326 avg market price — below the lineup median of $20,350 — it's the most accessible entry point.

Browse 1.5T Sport FWD listings

Best for Fuel Economy — 1.5T LX FWD

The 1.5T LX FWD offers the best fuel economy in the lineup with 30/38 MPG.

Browse 1.5T LX FWD listings

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 17, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.

How much does the 2020 Honda Accord cost?

Prices have softened 6.31% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 3,039 listings available, which gives you a solid pool of options to compare.

Is the 2020 Honda Accord a good car?

Generally — 4.35/5 from owners and 8.33/10 from experts, the 2020 Honda Accord lands as a strong all-around pick. The model scores 9/10 across Look and feel, Form and function, and Technology.

Drivers repeatedly praise its comfort, stylish design, and great value, and they also call out the advanced features and the Honda Sensing safety system. The Accord’s broad appeal also shows up in its use-case fit: it is presented as a practical family sedan that still feels polished, easy to use, and unusually complete.

The main trade-off is that the base engine is described as underwhelming, and some owners mention acceleration and transmission concerns. Even so, the market still shows 31.4% good or great deals, which suggests there are worthwhile opportunities if you shop carefully.

Is the 2020 Honda Accord reliable?

Owners rate it 4.35/5, a solid signal of long-term satisfaction.

Drivers describe the Accord as a worthwhile investment and praise it for being comfortable, great value, and equipped with features that make it feel dependable over time. The expert evaluation also emphasizes that it can go the distance, providing a decade or more of faithful, useful, and enjoyable service.

That said, some owners mention transmission concerns, so a used example deserves a careful test drive and service-history review before you commit.

What should I look for when buying a used 2020 Honda Accord?

At 57.4% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

You should start with a vehicle-history report and then prioritize a pre-purchase inspection, especially if the car has been in any collision or shows uneven panel gaps, tire wear, or paint mismatch. Focus on how the transmission behaves, whether acceleration feels smooth, and whether the cabin electronics and driver-assistance features work as expected.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The Sport and Touring trims add 19-inch wheels, which give the car more visual presence, while lower trims use 17-inch wheels that are cheaper to replace. The Touring trim also brings a more luxurious cabin feel with soft touch points, leather, and simulated wood.
• Powertrain: The standard turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder makes 192 horsepower and uses a continuously variable transmission with front-wheel drive. A 212-horsepower hybrid is available, and the turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder makes 252 horsepower with a ten-speed automatic; the stronger engine is the one to seek if you want more punch.
• Safety package: Honda Sensing is standard on every trim and includes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane-keeping assist, lane-centering assist, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability, and traffic sign recognition. Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert is reserved for the Sport 2.0T and EX trim levels or higher.
• Infotainment: The available 8-inch touchscreen includes Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and text-messaging support. Touring adds HondaLink subscription services, a Wi-Fi hotspot, navigation, wireless device charging, and a head-up display.
• Fuel efficiency: The hybrid averaged 42.6 mpg in testing, and the turbocharged 2.0-liter returned 27.4 mpg in mixed driving, which beat its 26 mpg combined estimate.

Which 2020 Honda Accord trim should I buy?

The 2020 Honda Accord is offered in 5 trim levels: LX, Sport, EX, EX-L, and Touring.

Here's the short version:

• LX: This is the entry point, so it makes sense if you want the Accord’s core space, comfort, and safety without paying for extras. It gets the standard Honda Sensing suite, but it skips the more upscale touches and the added convenience features found higher up.
• Sport: This is the best-value trim for many shoppers because it adds more visual presence with 19-inch wheels and can be paired with the optional 6-speed manual. It also unlocks blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert when equipped with the 2.0T setup, making it a smart step up if you want more personality and useful safety tech.
• EX: This trim is the sweet spot if you want a more complete daily driver, since it adds blind-spot monitoring and keeps the Accord’s easygoing character. It is a strong choice if you want more safety convenience without jumping all the way to luxury-oriented equipment.
• EX-L: This is the better pick if you care about a more premium cabin, since the 10-speaker sound system starts here. It suits you if comfort and a richer interior matter more than chasing the highest-output powertrain.
• Touring: This is the most fully equipped version, with the 8-inch touchscreen, HondaLink, Wi-Fi hotspot, navigation, wireless charging, and a head-up display. It is the right choice if you want the most polished Accord experience and do not mind paying for it.

Honda Sensing is standard on every trim, but blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert do not appear until the Sport 2.0T and EX trims or higher.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2020 Honda Accord?

This is a moderate, selective buyer’s market, so you have room to shop carefully and still find a good deal.

• Deal availability: 31.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 3,039 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 6.31% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 57.4% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $19,990, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2020 Honda Accord's resale value?

The current average of $20,209 sits slightly below last year's $21,571.

That softer pricing can help you as a buyer today, but it also suggests a used Accord may not command quite as much as it did a year ago if you plan to sell later. Even so, the model’s broad appeal, strong comfort, and useful tech should help it stay attractive to future shoppers.

Vehicles with solid owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 4.35/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2020 Honda Accord safe?

The 2020 Honda Accord is named a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and earns five-star ratings in every assessment conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

It earns an 8/10 safety score from our experts.

Honda Sensing is standard on every trim and includes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane-keeping assist, lane-centering assist, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability, and traffic sign recognition. Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert is reserved for the Sport 2.0T and EX trim levels or higher.

The main caveat is that Honda Sensing could use more refinement, since the adaptive cruise control can react a bit abruptly and the warning systems can issue false alerts in some situations.

Should I buy a 2020 Honda Accord or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2020 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2020 if:

• 31.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• At 57.4% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 6.31% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.35/5 — a solid satisfaction signal.
• It combines strong comfort, useful tech, and broad appeal in a polished family-sedan package.

Consider the 2021 if:

• At $21,673, the 2021 costs more than the current year's $20,209 average.
• Honda refined the features list and added a trim level.

The bottom line: If you want the better value today, the 2020 is the smarter path because pricing has eased and the car still delivers the core Accord strengths. If you are willing to pay more for a newer model with a refined features list, the 2021 is the alternative to compare.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.