Used 2023 Honda Accord for Sale near Ontario
- Year:
- 2024
- Make:
- Honda
- Model:
- Accord
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 192 hp 1.5L I4
- Exterior colour:
- Black
- Combined gas mileage:
- 7 L/100km
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 49,701
- Stock #:
- P17RA080
- VIN:
- 1HGCY1F38RA800079


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2024 Honda Accord
EX FWD
49,701 km
$29,975
- Year:
- 2023
- Make:
- Honda
- Model:
- Accord
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 192 hp 1.5L I4
- Exterior colour:
- Red
- Combined gas mileage:
- 7 L/100km
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior colour:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 98,319
- Stock #:
- 127522
- VIN:
- 1HGCY1F39PA801108

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2023 Honda Accord
EX FWD
98,319 km
$25,990
- Year:
- 2022
- Make:
- Honda
- Model:
- Accord
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Exterior colour:
- White
- Interior colour:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 98,055
- Stock #:
- SMM00834
- VIN:
- 1HGCV2F36NA800834

Sponsored Listing
2022 Honda Accord
Sport FWD
98,055 km
$27,495
- Year:
- 2022
- Make:
- Honda
- Model:
- Accord
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 192 hp 1.5L I4
- Exterior colour:
- Black
- Combined gas mileage:
- 7 L/100km
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior colour:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 178,695
- Stock #:
- 68
- VIN:
- 1HGCV1F37NA801808

2022 Honda Accord
Sport FWD
178,695 km
$17,500
- Year:
- 2022
- Make:
- Honda
- Model:
- Accord
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 192 hp 1.5L I4
- Exterior colour:
- Blue
- Combined gas mileage:
- 7 L/100km
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 26,967
- Stock #:
- 26CS602A
- VIN:
- 1HGCV1F55NA801095

2022 Honda Accord
EX-L FWD
26,967 km
$30,995
- Year:
- 2024
- Make:
- Honda
- Model:
- Accord
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 192 hp 1.5L I4
- Combined gas mileage:
- 7 L/100km
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Mileage:
- 22,000
- Stock #:
- VA0016
- VIN:
- 1HGCY1F37RA800770

2024 Honda Accord
EX FWD
22,000 km
$27,500
- Year:
- 2024
- Make:
- Honda
- Model:
- Accord
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 192 hp 1.5L I4
- Exterior colour:
- White
- Combined gas mileage:
- 7 L/100km
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior colour:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Continuously Variable Transmission
- Mileage:
- 34,829
- Stock #:
- 460753
- VIN:
- 1HGCY1F35RA801111

2024 Honda Accord
EX FWD
34,829 km
$29,995
- Year:
- 2022
- Make:
- Honda
- Model:
- Accord
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 252 hp 2L I4
- Exterior colour:
- White
- Combined gas mileage:
- 9 L/100km
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Transmission:
- Continuously Variable Transmission
- Mileage:
- 72,130
- Stock #:
- B6021
- VIN:
- 1HGCV1F91NA802036

2022 Honda Accord
Touring FWD
72,130 km
$28,900
- Year:
- 2023
- Make:
- Honda
- Model:
- Accord
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 192 hp 1.5L I4
- Exterior colour:
- Blue
- Combined gas mileage:
- 7 L/100km
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 62,419
- Stock #:
- 261060A
- VIN:
- 1HGCY1F37PA801222

2023 Honda Accord
EX FWD
62,419 km
$26,888
- Year:
- 2023
- Make:
- Honda
- Model:
- Accord
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 192 hp 1.5L I4
- Exterior colour:
- Gray
- Combined gas mileage:
- 7 L/100km
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 74,300
- Stock #:
- EFC1688
- VIN:
- 1HGCY1F34PA800092

-$2,000
2023 Honda Accord
EX FWD
74,300 km
$27,888
$25,888
- Year:
- 2024
- Make:
- Honda
- Model:
- Accord
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 192 hp 1.5L I4
- Exterior colour:
- Black
- Combined gas mileage:
- 7 L/100km
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 44,231
- Stock #:
- 801086
- VIN:
- 1HGCY1F3XRA801086

-$889
2024 Honda Accord
EX FWD
44,231 km
$29,888
$28,999
- Year:
- 2023
- Make:
- Honda
- Model:
- Accord
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 192 hp 1.5L I4
- Exterior colour:
- Gray
- Combined gas mileage:
- 7 L/100km
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 61,000
- VIN:
- 1HGCY1F38PA800287

2023 Honda Accord
EX FWD
61,000 km
$25,880
- Year:
- 2022
- Make:
- Honda
- Model:
- Accord
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 252 hp 2L I4
- Exterior colour:
- Black
- Combined gas mileage:
- 9 L/100km
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior colour:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Continuously Variable Transmission
- Mileage:
- 124,436
- VIN:
- 1HGCV1F98NA800042

2022 Honda Accord
Touring FWD
124,436 km
$22,990
CarGurus Analysis:
2023 Honda Accord
With 107 currently listed for sale and an average price of $27,877 CAD, 25.2% of 2023 Honda Accords for sale on CarGurus are rated as good or great deals.
Favourably reviewed: Owners rated the 2023 Honda Accord 3.5 / 5 stars and CarGurus experts gave it a 6.67 / 10.
100.0% of 2023 Accord models on CarGurus are accident free.
- Year:
- 2023
- Make:
- Honda
- Model:
- Accord
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 192 hp 1.5L I4
- Exterior colour:
- Red
- Combined gas mileage:
- 7 L/100km
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Transmission:
- Continuously Variable Transmission
- Mileage:
- 13,613
- Stock #:
- H5439
- VIN:
- 1HGCY1F37PA801110

2023 Honda Accord
EX FWD
13,613 km
$27,800
- Year:
- 2022
- Make:
- Honda
- Model:
- Accord
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 252 hp 2L I4
- Exterior colour:
- Black
- Combined gas mileage:
- 9 L/100km
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior colour:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 21,302
- Stock #:
- P6399
- VIN:
- 1HGCV1F93NA801986

2022 Honda Accord
Touring FWD
21,302 km
$32,722
- Year:
- 2024
- Make:
- Honda
- Model:
- Accord
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 192 hp 1.5L I4
- Exterior colour:
- Crystal Black Pearl
- Combined gas mileage:
- 7 L/100km
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 70,646
- Stock #:
- AB5239
- VIN:
- 1HGCY1F33RA800359

2024 Honda Accord
EX FWD
70,646 km
$27,525
- Year:
- 2023
- Make:
- Honda
- Model:
- Accord
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 192 hp 1.5L I4
- Exterior colour:
- Blue
- Combined gas mileage:
- 7 L/100km
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior colour:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 56,638
- Stock #:
- T4284
- VIN:
- 1HGCY1F33PA801234

2023 Honda Accord
EX FWD
56,638 km
$26,303
- Year:
- 2023
- Make:
- Honda
- Model:
- Accord
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 192 hp 1.5L I4
- Exterior colour:
- Metallic Saxony Blue
- Combined gas mileage:
- 7 L/100km
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 116,521
- Stock #:
- GTS1242
- VIN:
- 1HGCY1F37PA800894

-$1,100
2023 Honda Accord
EX FWD
116,521 km
$24,398
$23,298
- Year:
- 2024
- Make:
- Honda
- Model:
- Accord
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 192 hp 1.5L I4
- Exterior colour:
- White
- Combined gas mileage:
- 7 L/100km
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior colour:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Continuously Variable Transmission
- Mileage:
- 39,000
- Stock #:
- 925RB925
- VIN:
- 1HGCY1F38RA800521

2024 Honda Accord
EX FWD
39,000 km
$28,850
- Year:
- 2024
- Make:
- Honda
- Model:
- Accord
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 192 hp 1.5L I4
- Exterior colour:
- Black
- Combined gas mileage:
- 7 L/100km
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Transmission:
- Continuously Variable Transmission
- Mileage:
- 46,629
- Stock #:
- B5454
- VIN:
- 1HGCY1F32RA800739

2024 Honda Accord
EX FWD
46,629 km
$30,500
- Year:
- 2024
- Make:
- Honda
- Model:
- Accord
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 192 hp 1.5L I4
- Exterior colour:
- Black
- Combined gas mileage:
- 7 L/100km
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 35,032
- Stock #:
- 5C1017
- VIN:
- 1HGCY1F39RA800947

2024 Honda Accord
EX FWD
35,032 km
$30,899
- Year:
- 2022
- Make:
- Honda
- Model:
- Accord
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 192 hp 1.5L I4
- Exterior colour:
- Blue
- Combined gas mileage:
- 7 L/100km
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 33,189
- Stock #:
- A2049
- VIN:
- 1HGCV1F38NA802045

2022 Honda Accord
Sport FWD
33,189 km
$30,490
- Year:
- 2023
- Make:
- Honda
- Model:
- Accord
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 192 hp 1.5L I4
- Exterior colour:
- Gray
- Combined gas mileage:
- 7 L/100km
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 61,000
- VIN:
- 1HGCY1F38PA800287

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2023 Honda Accord
EX FWD
61,000 km
$25,880
CarGurus Analysis: 2023 Honda Accord
overall

Summary
With 107 currently listed for sale and an average price of $27,877 CAD, 25.2% of 2023 Honda Accords for sale on CarGurus are rated as good or great deals.
Favourably reviewed: Owners rated the 2023 Honda Accord 3.5 / 5 stars and CarGurus experts gave it a 6.67 / 10.
100.0% of 2023 Accord models on CarGurus are accident free.
Why it stands out
The redesigned 2023 Honda Accord builds on an already strong reputation by making a good car even better. It remains an excellent example of the traditional four-door family car, and its appeal is rooted in the basics that matter most to many buyers: it is fun to drive, has a spacious interior, and earns great safety ratings.
At the same time, the 2023 Accord is not trying to be everything to everyone. It does not offer all-wheel drive, and it does not have a third-row seat or a big cargo area you can pack to the roof. The result is a sedan that suits buyers who value driving enjoyment and everyday practicality, even if it comes with several minor comfort issues and a value proposition that may be questionable for the money.
Other model years to consider
- Average price: $19,221 CAD
- Good/great deal percentage: 30.2%
- User rating: 4.72 / 5
- Total listings: 225
- Average price: $25,057 CAD
- Good/great deal percentage: 34.4%
- User rating: 4.6 / 5
- Total listings: 131
- Average price: $21,151 CAD
- Good/great deal percentage: 30.7%
- User rating: 4.43 / 5
- Total listings: 212
This analysis is based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.
3.5 Overall rating
Filter by rating
Charles C
Reviewed a 2023 Honda EX FWD on Jun 14, 2026
Great car l, I would recommend to anyone wanting a practical vehicle
Jason G
Reviewed a 2023 Honda Accord on Jan 28, 2025
Car smelled very strongly of cigarette smoke. Otherwise, the card drove really well. Just couldnt get past that smell.
2023 Honda Accord Trims
| Trim type | MSRP |
|---|---|
| EX FWD w/o BSI | $29,060 |
| LX FWD | $27,295 |
| EX FWD | $29,610 |
2023 Honda Accord Price Trends
CarGurus tracks the prices of millions of used car listings every year. See how the average price of 2023 Honda Accord prices has changed over time.
See more price trends2023 Honda Accord Pricing Analysis
Pricing by Popular Canadian Cities
Market Area: Nationwide
Key Insights
- Highest-Price Market: The Ottawa, ON market leads with an average price of $31,340 CAD, indicating a premium demand in the capital.
- Best Value: The Quebec, QC market offers the lowest average price at $23,888 CAD, presenting a significant opportunity for budget-conscious shoppers.
- Inventory Drives Stability: Toronto, ON has the most listings at 59, suggesting a robust supply that may help stabilise prices in the region.
City-Level Pricing
| City | Total Listings | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto, ON | 59 | $25,756 CAD |
| Ottawa, ON | 37 | $31,340 CAD |
| Montreal, QC | 32 | $28,993 CAD |
| London, ON | 29 | $29,999 CAD |
| Quebec, QC | 18 | $23,888 CAD |
| Vancouver, BC | 11 | $25,487 CAD |
Pricing Analysis by Model Year
Key Insights
- New-Car Premium: The 2026 model year is priced above the starting MSRP at an average of $29,351 CAD, reflecting a positive market trend for newer models.
- Steepest Depreciation: The 2015 model year shows the steepest depreciation at -38.6%, indicating significant value loss over time for older models.
- Best Value Sweet Spot: The 2024 model year, with an average price of $25,043 CAD, represents a strong value proposition as it is priced -10.2% below its starting MSRP.
Model Year Pricing
| Model Year | Starting MSRP | Avg Price | Avg Price vs Starting MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $28,395 CAD | $29,351 CAD | +3.4% |
| 2025 | $28,295 CAD | $26,321 CAD | -7.0% |
| 2024 | $27,895 CAD | $25,043 CAD | -10.2% |
| 2023 | $27,295 CAD | $24,078 CAD | -11.8% |
| 2022 | $26,520 CAD | $23,918 CAD | -9.8% |
| 2021 | $24,970 CAD | $21,558 CAD | -13.7% |
| 2020 | $24,270 CAD | $20,124 CAD | -17.1% |
| 2019 | $23,720 CAD | $18,784 CAD | -20.8% |
| 2018 | $23,570 CAD | $18,009 CAD | -23.6% |
| 2017 | $22,455 CAD | $15,934 CAD | -29.0% |
| 2016 | $22,205 CAD | $14,635 CAD | -34.1% |
| 2015 | $22,105 CAD | $13,581 CAD | -38.6% |
These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 25, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.
How much does the 2023 Honda Accord cost?
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Average Price | $27,860 CAD |
| Year-Round Low | $27,848 CAD |
| Year-Round High | $32,637 CAD |
| Average Price a Year Ago | $32,662 CAD |
| Change vs. Last Year | −14.70% |
Prices have softened 14.70% compared to this time last year, making it a favourable time to shop this model year.
There are 107 listings available, which gives you a reasonable amount of inventory to compare.
Is the 2023 Honda Accord a good car?
The 2023 Honda Accord is a strong choice if you want a traditional four-door family car that prioritises driving enjoyment, a spacious interior, and safety, though its value proposition is less compelling than its strengths suggest. It earns a user rating of 3.5/5, and our experts rate it 6.67/10.
The standout strength is Safety at 9/10.
It is fun to drive, and the cabin is roomy and well put together, but it does not try to be a do-everything sedan. The trade-offs are clear: all-wheel drive is not available, there is no third-row seat, and it does not offer a big cargo area you can pack to the roof. For buyers who value everyday practicality and driving enjoyment over maximum versatility, that balance can still make sense.
Only 27.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals, so the market is offering some value opportunities without being especially deep.
Is the 2023 Honda Accord reliable?
The 2023 Honda Accord is presented as a robust, well-engineered sedan with a strong safety and refinement focus. Its structure feels solid, the suspension filters out harshness well, and the driving-assistance systems generally perform with accuracy, refinement, and sophistication.
The performance side also supports long-term confidence: the powertrain is described as perfectly adequate, the steering is precise, and the brakes proved up to the task in demanding testing. Honda Sensing is standard, and the Accord’s ADAS graphics make system status easy to read at a glance.
For cost-conscious ownership, the picture is less reassuring. The Accord is described as comparatively expensive, and the overall value proposition is questioned against rivals. For used buyers, that means reliability may be a stronger reason to buy than long-term affordability.
What should I look for when buying a used 2023 Honda Accord?
Key things to evaluate:
- Trim level: The base EX is the gas-only model in Canada, and it gets cloth seats, a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, a 7-inch touchscreen, LED headlights, and an eight-speaker audio system. It is well equipped, but you do give up some of the richer features and broader appeal found on higher trims.
- Powertrain: The EX uses a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine with a CVT and front-wheel drive. It is described as adequate rather than quick, and the Accord is unavailable with all-wheel drive.
- Safety package: Honda Sensing is standard and includes adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow, traffic-jam assist, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, lane-centring assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, a reversing camera with three views, automatic high-beam headlights, traffic sign recognition, and a driver monitoring system.
- Infotainment: The EX has a 7-inch touchscreen, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, text-messaging support, HondaLink connected services, Wi-Fi access, an SOS emergency call button, and a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster. Wireless smartphone integration and OTA capability are not mentioned.
- Fuel efficiency: Natural Resources Canada says the Accord EX should return 7.3 L/100 km in combined driving, while the hybrid Sport is rated at 5.3 L/100 km combined.
Which 2023 Honda Accord trim should I buy?
The 2023 Honda Accord is offered in 1 trim level: EX.
Here's the short version:
EX: This is the only gas-only Accord trim in Canada, so it is the one to focus on if you want the standard 2023 Accord. It brings the core Accord strengths: a roomy cabin, a polished interior, strong safety equipment, and a balanced driving character. It is also the best-value choice by default because there are no other gas trims to compare against in this model year.
Honda Sensing is standard on every 2023 Accord.
Is now a good time to buy a used 2023 Honda Accord?
This is a moderate market for selective buyers: there is enough inventory to shop carefully, and pricing has moved in your favour compared with last year.
- Deal availability: 27.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
- Inventory: There are 107 listings available.
- Price trend: Prices have softened 14.70% compared with last year.
If you find a listing below $27,848 CAD, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.
What is the 2023 Honda Accord's resale value?
The current average of $27,860 CAD sits slightly below last year's $32,662 CAD.
That drop suggests the used market has become more favourable for buyers, but it also means sellers may need to price more competitively to attract attention. If you own one, the Accord still has strong appeal thanks to its safety reputation and practical layout, but the current trend points to softer resale conditions than a year ago. For a future seller, that means timing and condition will matter more than usual.
Is the 2023 Honda Accord safe?
The 2023 Honda Accord earns a Top Safety Pick+ rating from IIHS.
It earns a 9/10 safety score from our experts.
Honda Sensing is standard, and it includes adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow, traffic-jam assist, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, lane-centring assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, a reversing camera with three views, automatic high-beam headlights, traffic sign recognition, and a driver monitoring system.
The main caveat is that the lane-centring system can waver a bit near highway off-ramps, and the lane-departure warning is subtle rather than especially forceful. Even so, the overall safety package is broad and well executed.
Should I buy a 2023 Honda Accord or consider a different year?
If you're weighing the 2023 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:
Choose the 2023 if:
- 27.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
- Price trend: Prices have softened 14.70% compared with last year.
- It appeals to you as a redesigned Accord that keeps the model’s strengths in driving enjoyment, safety, and everyday practicality.
The bottom line: The 2023 Accord makes the most sense if you want the redesigned model year and you value its blend of safety, space, and driving enjoyment. If you are more price-sensitive, a nearby model year may be the better path, especially if you can find similar equipment for less money.
These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.
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