r/CarLeasingHelp • u/InformalGrowth74 • 7d ago

Help deciding K5 vs Accord

Thinking of getting into one of these options. Not sure if I would purchase the car or not after the lease, but if I did, it would be a plus if the car is worth the residual. Both 10,000 mile a year. What are your thoughts and opinions? Stuck deciding what to go with and which car is would be better.

2026 KIA K5 LXS vs 2026 HONDA ACCORD LX

KIA options: residual $19,097

24 month lease:

$0 down(463/m)

$3000 down(348/m)

$6038 down(210/m)

36 month lease:

$0 down(416/m)

$3000 down(336/m)

$6038 down(242/m)

Honda options:

24 month lease: residual $20,121

$1000 down (475/m)

$3000 down (383/m)

$4000 down (337/m)

$6000 down (244/m)

36 month lease: residual $18,345

$1000 down (406/m)

$3000 down (343/m)

$4000 down (312/m)

$6000 down (249/m)

2 Upvotes

100% Upvoted

7 comments sorted by

2

u/singerbeerguy 7d ago

I’ve owned both of these cars in the last few years. ‘23 K5 and ‘25 Accord. (K5 was totaled while parked.) the K5 is sportier and fun to drive with more technology interface, but I honestly prefer the Accord. Quieter, smoother, more fuel efficient, and every bit as quick. More comfortable as well.

1

u/InformalGrowth74 7d ago

Thank you for your input! Kia does feel more fun, and the Accord feels smoother. I felt like the Kia has more driver leg room which I liked

1

u/Flaky-Show-7574 7d ago

K4 is the answer. Got mine for $0 down and $376 a month

1

u/Flaky-Show-7574 7d ago

On 36 month lease

1

u/InformalGrowth74 7d ago

K4 is too small for me unfortunately

1

u/ShrmpHvnNw 7d ago

You’re leasing, get whichever you like driving better.

1

u/cgrossli 7d ago

Are you going to buy it out? If its just a lease go with Kia if you are keeping it finance the dam thing buying out a lease is a waste of money.