Honda vs. Toyota Brand Comparison

2021 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2021 Toyota Tacoma

Toyota

vs.

Honda
Cars, Trucks, SUVs, Hybrics, Minivans

Categories

Cars, Trucks, SUVs, Hybrids, Minivans
7 years / 100,000 miles

CPO Warranty

7 years / 100,000 miles
$441

Annual Maintenance

$428
4 / 5 (excellent)

Reliability Rating

4 / 5 (excellent)

If you’re looking for a reliable pre-owned vehicle in the Elk Grove area, you’ve come to the right place! At Kareem Auto Sales Inc, we pride ourselves on a wide variety of used and certified pre-owned vehicles from all the most popular automakers. Two of the best brands you can buy right now are Honda and Toyota–they’re both reliable, affordable to maintain, and long-lasting. But which one is right for you? The team at Kareem Auto Sales Inc has put together a guide comparing Toyota vs. Honda below, to help you as you search for your next ride.

 

 

Toyota vs. Honda: Vehicle Lineup

You’ll see in the coming sections that there’s a lot of overlap between Toyota and Honda. They’re both crowd-favorite automakers known for their capable, reliable vehicles, and they offer a lot of the same types of vehicles. Here’s a quick overview of the vehicles you can find from both Honda and Toyota:

Honda Vehicle Lineup

  • Cars: Civic, Insight, Accord
  • SUVs: HR-V, CR-V, Pilot, Passport
  • Trucks: Ridgeline
  • Minivans: Odyssey

Toyota Vehicle Lineup

  • Cars: Prius, Corolla, Camry, Avalon, Mirai
  • SUVs: Highlander, Venza, RAV4, 4Runner, Sequoia
  • Trucks: Tacoma, Tundra,
  • Minivans: Sienna

Both Honda and Toyota also offer hybrid variants of their vehicles, such as the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and the Honda Accord Hybrid. Both automakers are releasing their first-ever fully-electric vehicles within the next few years–the Toyota bZ4X and the Honda Prologue.

Toyota vs. Honda: Maintenance & Reliability

The Toyota and Honda names are both synonymous with reliability and long-lasting durability, but how does that reliability break down when it comes to numbers? According to RepairPal, one of the foremost resources for vehicle maintenance and reliability, here’s how the two brands stack up:

Honda Maintenance and Reliability

  • Average annual maintenance cost: $428 / year (below average)
  • Frequency of unscheduled repairs: 0.3 times / year
  • Chance of major repairs being needed: 10%
  • Total reliability score: 4 / 5 (excellent)

Toyota Maintenance and Reliability

  • Average annual maintenance cost: $441 / year (below average)
  • Frequency of unscheduled repairs: 0.3 times / year
  • Chance of major repairs being needed: 12%
  • Total reliability score: 4 / 5 (excellent)

Toyota vs. Honda: CPO Program

If you’re looking for like-new quality at affordable prices, consider a certified pre-owned model from Honda or Toyota! These brands both offer robust CPO programs that make sure only the best used models make it onto the Roseville roads. Here’s an overview of both programs:

Honda CPO Program

  • Must be 2017 model or later
  • Must have less than 80,000 miles on the odometer
  • Must pass 182-point inspection
  • Powertrain coverage: 7 years / 100,000 miles
  • Includes up to two complimentary oil changes within the first year of ownership
  • Includes complimentary roadside assistance for duration of warranty

Toyota CPO Program

  • Must be less than 6 years old (2016 or later)
  • Must have less than 85,000 miles on the odometer
  • Must pass 160-point inspection
  • Limited coverage: 12 months / 12,000 miles
  • Powertrain coverage: 7 years / 100,000 miles
  • Includes complimentary roadside assistance for duration of warranty

Find Your Next Pre-Owned Ride at Kareem Auto Sales Inc!

Still on the fence deciding between a pre-owned Honda vs. Toyota? Consider taking an available model out for a test drive! Contact our office or stop by our dealership and we’ll get you out on the Folsom roads in no time. You can also contact us for more information on a specific Honda or Toyota model, and a member of our team will be happy to help you. If you’re looking to save even more on your next ride, consider trading in your current vehicle with us!

 

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