in june 2006 i was planning to buy this car that time i dont know about skoda laura l&k that time i was my budget in car 15Lto18L only.while i see tv skoda can giving ad of laura l&k i can decide to see this car in showroom &i will check its lots of features in this fetures .2nd day i visit honda showroom to see accord i can realize accord have not giving features in the prize of 16L like automatic rain sensors,sun&moon roof,xenon headlamps with power washers,16"alloys,front&rear parking sensors,12speakers with sorround sound with dolby suspresion,leather seats , 8 air bags,music control on steering wheel,rear A/C,all windows are one express down,12way driver seat with memory setting including side mirrors,2 refrigerators front&rear,cruise control.its diesel engine giving in city 13to14 with A/C.(ABS,ESP,ASR,TPM,MSR)you can decide which car is better .accord has only comfortable&spacios accord is giving only 6to7with A/C in city if you want to purchase it then check your pocket have you afford to running &maintainence cost because its spare parts are too costly accord is only for that persons who wants only comfortability & spacious nothing else.