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 $21,814, and its year-round low is $19,870.22. That puts the model's pricing in a fairly tight band for shoppers comparing different 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 choice if you want a roomy, efficient, and easy-to-live-with compact SUV. The all-generations owner rating is 4.57/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the CR-V for its spacious interior, strong fuel economy, and reliability. Across the years, shoppers also repeatedly highlight its comfortable ride, useful cargo space, and well-rounded everyday character.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in expert feedback are the CR-V's less exciting driving character, some road noise, and a few tech and transmission complaints in certain years. Even so, the model's mix of comfort, practicality, and long-term appeal makes it an easy SUV to recommend for many used buyers.

28.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Honda CR-V models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Honda CR-V for reliability, spaciousness, and strong fuel economy. Expert feedback also reinforces the CR-V's reputation for practical, everyday dependability and long-term usefulness.

• 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, the long-term ownership picture looks favorable overall, especially if you choose a well-kept example with a clean history and solid maintenance records.

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

Across all model years, at 72% 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, a seatbelt reminder system, rear-seat reminder system, driver monitoring system, traffic sign recognition system, and Traffic Jam Assist.
• Infotainment: a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus 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 these trims:

• EX: The entry trim brings a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 7-inch digital instrumentation panel, and Honda Sensing safety tech. It is the best-value trim for shoppers who want the core CR-V experience with a strong equipment mix.
• EX-L: This trim adds a larger 9-inch touchscreen display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, wireless charging, 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.

Higher-volume model years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right trim, mileage, and price combination. They also often sit in the sweet spot between newer features and used-car value.

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

Most CR-V model years are moving lower year over year, which is good news if you're shopping used and want more room to negotiate. A few older years are edging upward, but the overall pattern still favors buyers looking for recent-model value. The 2015 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year. The 2014, 2015, and 2017 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, 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, rear-seat reminder system, driver monitoring system, traffic sign recognition system, 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 −4.43% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −2.27%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 30% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 29.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $30,924. The Honda CR-V offers a roomy cabin and cargo area that make it especially easy to live with for daily driving and family use.

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, which is plenty for a compact SUV.
• 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 the collision warning and avoidance features you’ve come to expect as standard equipment. In other words, you get adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, lane-centering assist, and automatic high-beam headlights.
• Starting price: At the beginning of the model year, prices start at $31,110 for a CR-V EX with front-wheel drive (FWD) and rise to $35,260 for a CR-V EX-L with all-wheel drive (AWD).

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 2028 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.