How much does the Honda CR-V cost in today's market?

Used Honda CR-V prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Honda CR-V's current nationwide average price is $21,599, and its year-round low is $19,867.45. That puts the model in a broad price band that spans older, lower-priced examples through recent, higher-priced model years.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Honda CR-V a good car?

Yes — the Honda CR-V is a strong used-car pick if you want a model with broad owner appeal and consistently high satisfaction. The all-generations owner rating is 4.57/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the CR-V for its reliability, spacious interior, and excellent fuel economy. Safety and technology also come up often as standout strengths, especially in newer model years.

Expert reviews rate the 2017 and 2015 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs in recent expert-tested years center on the transmission’s droning under hard acceleration, conservative styling, and a tech package that stays focused on the essentials rather than piling on extras.

31.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Honda CR-V models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the CR-V as dependable, practical, and easy to live with, with especially strong praise for its spacious cabin, comfort, and fuel economy. Expert coverage also reinforces that reputation by highlighting the model’s quality, refinement, and everyday usability.

• Owners rate the Honda CR-V between 3.75 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is generally tied more to condition, maintenance history, and mileage than to the model’s overall reputation.

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

Across all model years, at 72.5% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2022 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Honda Sensing, with adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, lane-centering assist, automatic high-beam headlights, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, seatbelt reminder system, rear-seat reminder system, driver monitoring system, traffic sign recognition system, and Traffic Jam Assist.
• Infotainment: 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; EX-L adds a larger 9-inch touchscreen display with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, wireless charging, and an upgraded eight-speaker sound system.
• Fuel efficiency: The EPA says our test vehicle should get 29 mpg in combined driving, and we averaged 29.1 mpg on a mountainous Southern California evaluation route.

Which Honda CR-V trim should I buy?

The 2023 Honda CR-V offers...

• EX: This is the entry trim, and it gives you the 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the core Honda Sensing safety suite. It’s the best-value starting point if you want the essentials without moving up the lineup.
• EX-L: This trim adds the larger 9-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging, SiriusXM satellite radio, an upgraded eight-speaker sound system, leather-wrapped interior touches, a power-adjustable front passenger’s seat, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a power rear liftgate, and front and rear parking sensors.

What Honda CR-V do most buyers choose?

The Honda CR-V years with the most listings are 2024, 2025, and 2023.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you a strong mix of availability, newer features, and plenty of shopping options. When more listings are on the market, it’s easier to compare condition, mileage, and price across similar vehicles.

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

Most model years are moving lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. A few older years are edging upward, but the overall pattern still points to softer pricing across much of the lineup.

The 2015 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2014, 2015, and 2016 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Honda CR-V safe?

• 2023: 9/10
• 2021: 10/10
• 2020: 8/10
• 2019: 8/10
• 2017: 10/10
• 2015: 9/10

Honda Sensing is standard equipment on the 2023 CR-V, bringing adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, lane-centering assist, automatic high-beam headlights, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and Traffic Jam Assist.

For the safest used buy, the 2017 and 2021 models both post the highest confirmed score of 10/10.

Should I buy a used Honda CR-V now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −4.52% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −3.12%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 32.4% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 32.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $30,890. The Honda CR-V offers a spacious cabin and cargo area that make it especially easy to live with for families and daily commuting.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: For the 2023 model year, the CR-V EX and EX-L get the same turbocharged 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, which carries over from the previous-generation CR-V. It generates 190 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 179 pound-feet of torque between 1,700 rpm and 5,000 rpm.
• Tech: Choose the CR-V EX-L, and Honda adds a larger 9-inch touchscreen display and an expanded list of features. Highlights include wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, wireless charging, and an upgraded eight-speaker sound system.
• Safety: Honda bundles the tech under the Honda Sensing umbrella, and it includes adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, lane-centering assist, automatic high-beam headlights, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, a seatbelt reminder system, a rear-seat reminder system, a driver monitoring system, traffic sign recognition, and Traffic Jam Assist.
• Starting price: At the beginning of the model year, prices start at $31,110 for a CR-V EX with front-wheel drive (FWD).

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2027 inventory to mature.

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