Instead of adding to the Sport, the Accord EX trim adds to the base LX but equips more upscale features. Most notable may be the Smart Entry system that allows the driver to store their key in a purse or pocket and never have get it out to access, start or lock the Accord. Other EX standards include a slide/tilt power moonroof, one-touch automatic up/down on driver and front passenger windows, and a six-speaker audio system. The EX driver's seat is 10-way power adjustable as well. Honda’s LaneWatch technology is added to help with blind spot detection. Side mirrors are body-colored, heated and power adjustable plus the EX wheels measure 17-inches.

Of those with the four-cylinder engine, the EX-L is the only trim to have a standard CVT. Two advanced EX-L safety systems are the forward collision warning and lane departure warning. More technology is included with a multi-angle rearview camera, auto-dimming rearview mirror and a touch-screen to control audio. All seating is leather-trimmed and the front passenger gets 4-way power adjustment to complement the driver’s 10-way. A 360-watt premium sound system consists of six speakers and a subwoofer. An optional navigation package comes with a satellite-linked system featuring voice recognition and FM traffic. Also, the steering wheel is mounted with additional controls for the turn-by-turn system.

If it wasn’t for the badging, it would be difficult to tell the EX-L V6 apart from its’ 4-cylinder counterpart when in park. Yet put the six-speed automatic into drive and the V6 does its own talking. For performance and strength, hood struts are added while dual chrome exhausts let the engine exhale easier. To save fuel, the V6 utilizes Variable Cylinder Management, which will intelligently shut off some cylinders until their power is requested by the throttle. LED daytime running lights give a decidedly modern touch to the Accord’s appearance and a HomeLink remote system is added inside. Also available on the EX-L V6 is Honda’s navigation package.

The most significant difference between the EX-L V6 and Touring trims is that the navigation package is standard on the Accord Touring. Yet there are some other additions. LED headlights are equipped to match the LED taillights in back. Also, adaptive cruise control can monitor surrounding traffic and adjust speed accordingly. Other features included with the standard navigation package are an eight-inch high-resolution screen with i-MID, Voice-driven song selection and a hard disk drive that has 16 GB of music storage.