The Honda Accord comes in nearly three dozen combinations when all the engines, body styles, transmissions, and trim levels are all tallied up. But choosing one is easier than it may sound. Your first choice is to decide whether you want a two-door coupe or four-door sedan. Next decide whether you want a V6 or four-cylinder engine, and whether you want a manual or automatic transmission. Then decide whether you want cloth or leather upholstery.

Sedans are available in VP, LX, and EX trim.

The Honda Accord VP comes standard with air conditioning, cruise control, daytime running lamps, power locks, and keyless entry. The VP comes with the 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and a choice of five-speed manual ($18,625) or five-speed automatic transmission ($19,425).

LX ($20,125) and EX ($22,550) sedans add higher levels of standard equipment. The new LX Special Edition adds 16-inch alloy wheels, four-wheel-disc brakes with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), in-dash six-CD changer, steering-wheel audio controls, body-color side sills and carbonfiber interior accents. The EX is available with leather upholstery, a DVD navigation system, and XM Satellite Radio.

The Honda Accord LX V6 ($25,200) and EX V6 ($27,400) add not only a 3.0-liter V6 and automatic transmission, but 17-inch wheels and tires and more luxury equipment as well, including a power glass sunroof and heated side mirrors. All V6 models now come with Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) and brake assist. Leather is standard on the Accord EX V6. A six-speed manual transmission is available on EX V6 models.

For 2007, an entry Special Edition V6 Sedan ($23,350) comes equipped similar to the LX V6, except for the power front seats and heated mirrors.

Honda Accord Hybrid ($30,090) combines a V6 gasoline engine and an electric motor to provide significantly more power: 253 horsepower vs. 244 for the gasoline-only V6. It also gets substantially better fuel economy: 30/37 miles per gallon City/Highway vs. 21/30 for the standard V6. It also comes with more standard equipment for '06, including a power glass sunroof, heated side mirrors with integrated turn signals, and VSA stability control.

Coupes are available in LX ($20,475) and EX ($22,650) trim only and come standard with the four-cylinder engine and five-speed manual transmission. An automatic transmission is available. The Honda Accord LX V6 coupe ($25,300) comes with the V6 and automatic. The EX V6 coupe ($27,500) is a performance-oriented model and comes with either the five-speed automatic or a six-speed manual transmission as a no-cost option; it also has leather seating surfaces.

Safety is enhanced on all Accords by side-impact and curtain airbags, in addition to the required dual front airbags. Anti-lock brakes (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) come standard. All V6 models come with Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) and Brake Assist. Honda Accord EX V6 models are also equipped with traction control.