Do You Think the XLE Camry and EX Accord are Wortht the extra $3,000???? (2012, sedan)

[Checkered24]

It is worth the extra money if you want those added features.

It is not worth the extra money if you don't want those added features.

[ToyYot]

Originally Posted by JoshB

Or buy a luxury car where these "extras" are standard.

It'll cost you $45k+ to option out a C-250.

[uscgto]

Originally Posted by BDFP

It'll cost you $45k+ to option out a C-250.

I get the direction you were headed to, but lets not take it to extremes.

1) Lets not compare Apples and Oranges.
2) C250 starts at 35k
3) C250 is a RWD in standard form. Now lets try to change a FWD Accord to a RWD C250 and see how much it costs.
4) C250 comes standard with a 200 HP engine which also makes more Torque than the Accord.
5) Lets not compare Apples and Oranges.


Also, at 45k, you;'re looking at C350 with options.

[hoffdano]

Originally Posted by uscgto

you gotta pay to play.

Trust me, that's how the world rolls.

a li'l bit of time at honda website shows that for extra $3000 you get

17-Inch Alloy Wheels
One-Touch Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature
Smart Entry System
Honda LaneWatchâ„¢[7]
Push Button Start

If you were to retrofit these features, you'd be far more than $3000 and also not be OEM

You have to look even closer to see additional items included in the EX:

- larger front disc brakes
- heated power mirrors with lane change indicator
- auto up/down power windows driver and passenger
- 10-way power drivers seat
- better stereo (more speakers)

2013 Honda Accord Sedan - Specifications - Official Honda Site

[southernnaturelover]

Originally Posted by uscgto

I get the direction you were headed to, but lets not take it to extremes.

1) Lets not compare Apples and Oranges.
2) C250 starts at 35k
3) C250 is a RWD in standard form. Now lets try to change a FWD Accord to a RWD C250 and see how much it costs.
4) C250 comes standard with a 200 HP engine which also makes more Torque than the Accord.
5) Lets not compare Apples and Oranges.


Also, at 45k, you;'re looking at C350 with options.

Everyone dont want a RWD car.

[ToyYot]

Originally Posted by uscgto

I get the direction you were headed to, but lets not take it to extremes.

1) Lets not compare Apples and Oranges.
2) C250 starts at 35k
3) C250 is a RWD in standard form. Now lets try to change a FWD Accord to a RWD C250 and see how much it costs.
4) C250 comes standard with a 200 HP engine which also makes more Torque than the Accord.
5) Lets not compare Apples and Oranges.


Also, at 45k, you;'re looking at C350 with options.

Whatever.

The point you clearly missed was - JoshB suggested a luxury car as they come standard with these extras.

THEY DON'T!

And certainly not for less than $30k.

[43north87west]

Maybe I'm missing something but the difference looks like $2620 for the Camry. Didn't look at the Accord. That's more than 10% of the $3000 figure.

At $2620, the XLE (apparently) gets dual zone climate control, 17" wheels, moonroof ($1355 ala carte on other packages), power driver's seat, heated mirrors, and fog lights. I might be missing something small.

The moonroof/power driver's seat combination accounts for half the package, so the remainder of the package is pretty much the dual zone climate, mirrors, wheels, and fog lights. It's not an awful price, but I'd rather have heated seats than fog lights. To get heated seats you have to order the leather package ($2870 or $3370).

Even without leather it's almost a $26k car with a 4 cylinder engine and front wheel drive. The Subaru Legacy with all wheel drive and heated seats for $1000 less, foregoing the climate control in favor of the all wheel drive and available heated seats, is a better value. The remainder of the equipment is pretty similar. The Legacy gets a little less mileage, but $1000 makes up for a 3mpg difference for a long time. Plus it's better to drive, IMO.

But I guess the question was if the option package was worth the cost. I guess it's not awful if you want larger wheels and the little odds and ends that come with it.

[uscgto]

Originally Posted by BDFP

Whatever.

clearly the best way to put a closure to a debate..

[uscgto]

Originally Posted by BDFP

Whatever.

The point you clearly missed was - JoshB suggested a luxury car as they come standard with these extras.

THEY DON'T!

And certainly not for less than $30k.

My point was you used the wrong car. An Acura ILX might have been a better comparison.

[uscgto]

Originally Posted by southernnaturelover

Everyone dont want a RWD car.

Trye, everyone doesn't want a RWD.

Then why compare a FWD car with a RWD, there are many many "luxury" FWD cars.
Lexus ES - Acura ILX - TL, just to name a few/.