New Honda Accord For Sale in Des Plaines, IL

Why The Honda Accord is Great For Des Plaines, IL

Des Plaines drivers who need a sedan that holds up through Illinois winters and busy daily schedules alike will find the Honda Accord at AutoNation Honda O'Hare to be a dependable and well-equipped choice. The Accord's available all-wheel drive on select trims makes it a confident choice for the snowy months, while its turbocharged engine delivers smooth, efficient performance year-round. Whether you're heading to Prairie Lakes Park for a morning walk, making the short run up to O'Hare for a flight, or navigating the I-294 and I-90 interchange on the daily commute, the Accord handles it all without complaint. Standard Honda Sensing technology including lane-keeping assist and adaptive cruise control reduces commuter fatigue on longer drives, and the spacious interior keeps every ride comfortable regardless of conditions. Stop by AutoNation Honda O'Hare on S River Rd and take an Accord out for a drive.

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Frequently Asked Questions About the Honda Accord in Des Plaines, IL

What is the Honda Accord SE's standard Heated Side Mirrors?
Heated Side Mirrors are standard on the Honda Accord SE, EX-L Hybrid, and Touring Hybrid - listed as a standard Exterior feature on these trims in the automobiles.honda.com/accord-sedan specifications. Heated mirrors use resistance heating elements embedded in the mirror glass to melt frost, ice, and condensation from the mirror surface during cold weather - maintaining clear rearward visibility without the driver needing to manually scrape or defrost the mirrors. The SE is the entry trim with Heated Side Mirrors at $30,695 - the LX does not include this feature. For Des Plaines and Chicago O'Hare-area Accord buyers who experience Chicago's cold winters with temperatures regularly below freezing, icy mornings, and frequent frost events, standard Heated Side Mirrors are a genuinely practical feature that ensures clear rearward visibility from the first moment of departure without waiting for cabin heat to gradually warm the mirror glass through the car's exterior surface. The SE's Heated Side Mirrors work alongside the standard Dual-Zone Climate Control to create a more complete cold-weather package compared to the LX - making the SE particularly well-suited for Des Plaines and Chicago-area year-round driving conditions.

What is the Honda Accord Touring Hybrid's Digital Instrument Cluster map navigation?
The Honda Accord Touring Hybrid's Digital Instrument Cluster can display a navigation map from Google built-in - a feature unique to the Touring Hybrid with Google built-in active. Honda describes this on automobiles.honda.com/accord-sedan: "On the Touring Hybrid trim with Google built-in, you can even see a navigation map to help you prepare for upcoming turns." This means the navigation map - showing current position, route, and upcoming turn information - appears directly in the driver's instrument cluster display, which is in the driver's primary line of sight, rather than requiring the driver to look at the 12.3-inch center display for navigation guidance. The Head-Up Display on the Touring Hybrid further reinforces this by projecting navigation directions onto the windshield. The combination of Google Maps in the Digital Instrument Cluster, Head-Up Display navigation projection, and the 12.3-inch center touch-screen provides the Touring Hybrid with three distinct locations where navigation information is simultaneously accessible - minimizing the amount of time the driver must look away from the forward road view for navigation during Des Plaines and Chicago-area drives.

What is the Honda Accord's Honda Sensing® Collision Mitigation Braking System™?
The Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) is the active forward collision avoidance system within the Honda Sensing® Suite - standard on all Honda Accord models. Honda describes CMBS™ on automobiles.honda.com/accord-sedan as: the system "can alert and assist you when there's a risk of collision with a detected vehicle or pedestrian in front of you. The system can automatically apply brake pressure when it determines that a collision is unavoidable." CMBS™ operates in two stages: first, alerting the driver through visual and audible warnings when a forward collision risk is detected, giving the driver the opportunity to respond; second, automatically applying brake pressure if the system determines the driver has not responded in time and a collision is unavoidable. The system detects both vehicles and pedestrians - providing active braking capability for both the most common vehicle-to-vehicle rear-end collision scenario and the more vulnerable pedestrian collision scenario. For Des Plaines and Chicago O'Hare-area Accord drivers who navigate Chicago metro traffic daily where sudden stops are common in high-volume traffic, CMBS™ provides a critical standard active braking safety layer that is present on every Accord from the $28,395 LX through the $39,495 Touring Hybrid.

What is the Honda Accord's Honda Service Pass ownership benefit?
The Honda Accord's warranty page on automobiles.honda.com/accord-sedan lists Honda Service Pass as one of the Accord's available ownership benefits - alongside the Honda Limited Warranty, 8-Year Limited Battery Warranty, Roadside Assistance, and Honda Care®. Honda Service Pass is a service plan that provides owners with prepaid service visits for routine maintenance like oil changes, tire rotations, and multi-point inspections, allowing owners to lock in service pricing and minimize out-of-pocket maintenance costs over a defined period. This service plan approach can provide meaningful savings over the ownership period for Accord buyers who service their vehicles at Honda dealerships. The availability of Honda Service Pass alongside the standard 8-Year Limited Battery Warranty on hybrid models and Roadside Assistance reflects Honda's comprehensive ownership support structure. For Des Plaines and Chicago O'Hare-area Accord buyers who want a predictable, managed maintenance cost structure over their ownership period, Honda Service Pass provides an available ownership benefit that covers routine service needs through a prepaid plan managed by Honda Financial Services or Honda dealer networks.

What is the Honda Accord Sport Hybrid versus the SE decision for buyers?
The Honda Accord Sport Hybrid ($33,795) and SE ($30,695) represent a $3,100 price difference with fundamentally different character and powertrain choices. The Sport Hybrid adds: the 204-hp Two-Motor Hybrid System (vs. SE's 192-hp turbo gas engine), 46 city/41 hwy MPG (vs. SE's 29/37 MPG), a 12.3-inch Color Touch-Screen (vs. SE's 9-inch), Alexa Built-in, Gloss-Black Decklid Spoiler, Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel, and Deceleration Selectors - while keeping Cloth Seats (same as SE). The SE retains Heated Side Mirrors and uses a 19-inch Alloy Wheel (the Sport Hybrid also uses 19-inch). For Des Plaines and Chicago O'Hare-area buyers comparing these two trims, the Sport Hybrid's $3,100 premium buys: 12 more hp and substantially better fuel economy (17 more city MPG / 4 more highway MPG), the much larger 12.3-inch infotainment display, Alexa Built-in voice control, sport-styled spoiler and steering wheel, and the Two-Motor Hybrid's smooth direct-drive character. For buyers who drive significant annual mileage, the fuel savings from 46 vs 29 city MPG may recover the price premium over time, making the Sport Hybrid a potentially cost-neutral or cost-positive choice depending on driving patterns.

New Honda vehicles at AutoNation Honda O'Hare

AutoNation Honda O'Hare is your source for the latest 2026 models in the Des Plaines area. We have a wide selection of new Honda vehicles, from the latest sedans, SUVs, and hybrid models. You can explore our entire inventory here on our website and filter by model, trim, body style, color, price, and specific features to find the exact Honda that fits your needs.

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When you are ready to experience a new Honda in person, contact us at 877-565-0555 to schedule a test drive. Our dealership is conveniently located at On the Corner of River Rd & Oakton St in Des Plaines (get directions). We are here to answer any questions you may have and help you choose your next Honda for your lifestyle.

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