Negotiating leverage
36
moderate leverage / 100
~54 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
Ridekick price intelligence
2021 Honda Accord Price: Fair Market Value & MSRP
A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.
Fair market price
$21,941
Inside the middle half of current listings.
Price intelligence
A map of today's market
Fair price is in the typical market range
$11,900$29,997
- Typical market range
- $18,745–$24,390
- Ridekick fair price
- $21,941
- Original MSRP range
- $24,970–$36,900
Middle 50% of active listings
Mileage-adjusted estimate
7 sourced trims when new
Buyer context
Market pulse
Signals to help you frame a conversation—not a promise about a particular vehicle or dealer.
National supply
54
days of supply
Balanced market
Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2021 Honda Accord.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$22,972–$23,971
Estimated dealer invoice — about $24,970 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% manufacturer margin.
An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.
Fair price by trim
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| LX | $19,839 | $24,970 | $22,972–$23,971 |
| Hybrid EX-L | $20,395 | — | — |
| Hybrid EX | $20,992 | $30,520 | $28,078–$29,299 |
| Sport | $22,054 | $27,430 | $25,236–$26,333 |
| Sport SE | $22,238 | $28,920 | $26,606–$27,763 |
| Hybrid Touring | $22,997 | $36,440 | $33,525–$34,982 |
| EX-L | $23,691 | $31,290 | $28,787–$30,038 |
| Touring | $26,745 | $36,900 | $33,948–$35,424 |
Trim comparison
How each trim is priced
Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Fair price
Trim
$18,474$28,370$38,265
Fair priceLX
$19,839
LX: fair price $19,839, original MSRP $24,970, estimated dealer cost $22,972 to $23,971.
Hybrid EX-L
$20,395
Hybrid EX-L: fair price $20,395, original MSRP not available, estimated dealer cost not available.
Hybrid EX
$20,992
Hybrid EX: fair price $20,992, original MSRP $30,520, estimated dealer cost $28,078 to $29,299.
Sport
$22,054
Sport: fair price $22,054, original MSRP $27,430, estimated dealer cost $25,236 to $26,333.
Sport SE
$22,238
Sport SE: fair price $22,238, original MSRP $28,920, estimated dealer cost $26,606 to $27,763.
Hybrid Touring
$22,997
Hybrid Touring: fair price $22,997, original MSRP $36,440, estimated dealer cost $33,525 to $34,982.
EX-L
$23,691
EX-L: fair price $23,691, original MSRP $31,290, estimated dealer cost $28,787 to $30,038.
Touring
$26,745
Touring: fair price $26,745, original MSRP $36,900, estimated dealer cost $33,948 to $35,424.
All marks use the same price scale. Dealer cost is an estimate; original MSRP and fair price are shown for context, not as a guarantee of a particular vehicle’s price.
Out-the-door price by state
Out-the-door for a 2021 Honda Accord runs about $22,252 in MT to $24,422 in NJ — fair price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.
| State | Sales/use tax | Doc + title + reg | Out-the-door |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | $1,591 | $110+ | $23,642 |
| TX | $1,371 | $332 | $23,644 |
| FL | $1,316 | $1,074+ | $24,331 |
| NY | $878 | $371 | $23,190 |
| PA | $1,316 | $587 | $23,844 |
| IL | $1,371 | $683 | $23,995 |
| OH | $1,262 | $444 | $23,647 |
| GA | $1,536 | $637 | $24,114 |
| NC | $658 | $793 | $23,392 |
| WA | $1,426 | $215+ | $23,582 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $22,466 |
Estimates using each state's base tax rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value or weight (shown with a "+"). Trade-in tax credits are not included.
Out-the-door price by state: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Washington, Oregon
Fuel economy
30
MPG city
38
MPG highway
33
MPG combined
EPA-estimated fuel economy for a representative 2021 Honda Accord configuration (Regular).
Safety & recalls
4 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2021 Honda Accord.
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, CR-V, Ridgeline, 2022 Insight and CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The automatic locking retractor on the second-row center seat belt assembly may deactivate improperly, which can result in an unsecured child restraint system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the second-row center seat belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Campaign 21V900000 · 18/11/2021
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.
Campaign 24V064000 · 01/02/2024
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
Campaign 23V858000 · 18/12/2023
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
Campaign 26V332000 · 21/05/2026
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Questions buyers ask
What is a fair price for a 2021 Honda Accord?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $21,941, within a typical market range of $18,745 to $24,390.
Is the 2021 Honda Accord cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $24,970, so a fair used price is roughly $3,029 below MSRP.
What is the out-the-door price of a 2021 Honda Accord?
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $22,252 in MT to $24,422 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
Is now a good time to buy a 2021 Honda Accord?
There are about 54 days of national market supply for the 2021 Honda Accord — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2021 Honda Accord.
How much can you negotiate on a 2021 Honda Accord?
Negotiating leverage rates 36/100 (moderate). ~54 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
What does the dealer pay for a 2021 Honda Accord?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $22,972–$23,971 — its $24,970 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 8/2/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.