How much does the 2020 Honda CR-V cost?

Prices have softened 5.10% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

With 4,015 listings available, you have a solid amount of inventory to compare before you buy.

If you find a listing below $22,351.78, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

Is the 2020 Honda CR-V a good car?

Yes — the 2020 Honda CR-V earns a 4.6/5 user rating and a 7.5/10 expert rating. The model scores 8/10 across Performance, Form and function, Cost effectiveness, and Safety.

Owners consistently praise its spaciousness, excellent features, and strong performance. They also highlight the advanced technology and safety features offered at a fair price. For shoppers who want a practical family SUV, the CR-V’s roomy cabin and cargo-friendly layout fit that use case well.

The main trade-offs are its outdated technology and interior materials that feel cheap. Even so, the market still shows 32.9% of listings as good or great deals, which gives you room to shop selectively.

Is the 2020 Honda CR-V reliable?

Owners rate it 4.6/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

The owner feedback points to a dependable, trouble-free ownership experience, with strong satisfaction around the CR-V’s practical design and everyday usability. The expert evaluation also reinforces that sense of durability by describing the model as a comfortable, capable crossover package that has had many of its wrinkles smoothed out over time.

Honda’s standard warranty coverage helps, and the model’s efficient turbocharged setup should be easy to live with day to day. For used buyers, the main long-term ownership risk is making sure the specific vehicle you choose has been maintained well and hasn’t been affected by prior damage or recall-related issues.

What should I look for when buying a used 2020 Honda CR-V?

At 68.5% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

You should start with a vehicle history report and then prioritize a pre-purchase inspection, especially if the listing price looks unusually attractive. Focus on body condition, signs of prior repair, and whether the equipment on the car matches the trim level you expect. It also makes sense to verify that the safety and infotainment features you want are actually present, since equipment varies by trim.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The base LX is the most stripped-down version, with the smaller screen and fewer convenience features. Higher trims add more comfort and tech, but the lower trims still feel basic inside.
• Powertrain: The 1.5-liter turbocharged engine makes 190 horsepower and 179 pound-feet of torque, and it is paired with a CVT. FWD models are rated at 30 miles per gallon combined, while AWD models are rated at 29 mpg combined.
• Safety package: Honda Sensing is standard and includes forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking and pedestrian detection, road-departure mitigation, and adaptive cruise control with lane-keeping assist. Blind-spot monitoring and cross-traffic monitoring are limited to EX trims and above.
• Infotainment: The LX gets a 5-inch screen, while higher trims use a 7-inch touchscreen. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are available only with the larger screen, and over-the-air capability is not mentioned.
• Fuel efficiency: FWD models return 30 miles per gallon combined, and AWD models return 29 mpg combined.

Which 2020 Honda CR-V trim should I buy?

The 2020 Honda CR-V is offered in 4 trim levels: LX, EX, EX-L, and Touring.

Here's the short version:

• Base trim: The LX is the least appealing if you care about convenience and tech. It lacks the larger touchscreen, smartphone integration, and blind-spot monitoring.
• Sweet-spot trim: The EX is the best value because it adds the larger infotainment screen, smartphone integration, blind-spot monitoring, heated seats, a moonroof, keyless entry, and a better audio system.
• Premium/top trim: The EX-L is the best choice if you want a more upscale cabin, since it adds leather upholstery, a power passenger seat, a power tailgate, and a Homelink garage door opener.
• Off-road trim: The Touring is the least compelling for most daily drivers because its extra features do not justify the price jump as well as the lower trims do.

Honda Sensing is standard across the lineup, but blind-spot monitoring and cross-traffic monitoring are limited to EX trims and above.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2020 Honda CR-V?

This is a moderate buyer’s market, so you can shop selectively without expecting deep distress pricing across the board.

• Deal availability: 32.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 4,015 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 5.10% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 68.5% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $22,351.78, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2020 Honda CR-V's resale value?

The current average of $23,020 sits slightly below last year's $24,258.

That softer pricing can help you buy more affordably now, but it also suggests future sellers may face a more competitive resale environment if prices continue to ease. A model with broad appeal and strong demand usually holds value better, and the CR-V’s practical reputation should help support that. Still, the current trend means your resale outcome will depend heavily on mileage, condition, and trim.

Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 4.6/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2020 Honda CR-V safe?

The 2020 Honda CR-V earned five-star ratings from NHTSA, including five-star ratings in the frontal crash test and side crash test, and four-star ratings in the rollover test. It also earned a Top Safety Pick designation from IIHS, with caveats for trims below Touring.

It earns a 8/10 safety score from our experts.

Honda Sensing is standard and includes forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking and pedestrian detection, road-departure mitigation, and adaptive cruise control with lane-keeping assist. Automatic high beams are also standard, while blind-spot monitoring and cross-traffic monitoring are limited to EX trims and above.

The main safety caveat is the headlight performance on trims below Touring, where the halogen headlights scored only Marginal. Touring’s LED headlights are the better choice if nighttime visibility matters to you.

Should I buy a 2020 Honda CR-V or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2020 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2020 if:

• 32.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• At 68.5% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 5.10% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.6/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• This year adds a turbocharged engine and upgraded safety equipment, improving efficiency and value.

Consider the 2019 if:

• At $20,856, the 2019 costs less than the current year's $23,020 average.
• It offers a refined, roomy cabin with a strong reliability reputation.

Consider the 2021 if:

• At $24,572, the 2021 costs more than the current year's $23,020 average.
• It adds more passenger and cargo space with standard Honda Sensing across all trims.

The bottom line: If you want the best balance of price, efficiency, and safety equipment, the 2020 is the strongest all-around pick. If your priority is spending less, the 2019 is the value play; if you want the newer-year packaging and can pay more, the 2021 is the upgrade path.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from July 31, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.