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 $21,649, and its year-round low is $19,876.07. That puts the model's pricing in a broad band across generations, with newer examples commanding the highest averages and older ones opening up lower-cost entry points.

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 earns strong marks from owners across the full lineup, and its appeal is anchored by a 4.57/5 all-generations user rating.

The CR-V is repeatedly praised for its spacious cabin, comfortable ride, and strong fuel economy. Owners also consistently highlight its safety features and practical everyday usability, which help make it a dependable choice for families and commuters.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in expert reviews are the CVT's droning under hard acceleration, conservative styling, and limited tech innovation in some years. Even so, the CR-V's comfort, utility, and ride quality keep it in the conversation for shoppers who want a well-rounded compact SUV.

31.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Honda CR-V models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Honda CR-V for its reliability, spacious interior, and strong fuel economy. Expert reviews also reinforce its reputation for comfort, practicality, and everyday usability across the lineup.

• 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, especially if you prioritize a proven compact SUV with broad owner satisfaction and strong day-to-day usability.

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

Across all model years, at 72.1% 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 on EX trim, plus a larger 9-inch touchscreen display with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on EX-L.

Which Honda CR-V trim should I buy?

The 2023 Honda CR-V offers...

• EX: The entry trim brings a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus a 7-inch digital instrumentation panel and Honda Sensing safety tech.
• 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, a power-adjustable front passenger’s seat, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a power rear liftgate, and front and rear parking sensors. It stands out as the best-value pick if you want the most useful everyday upgrades.

What Honda CR-V do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more listings to compare, which can make it easier to find the right trim, mileage, and price combination. They also sit in the part of the lineup where newer features and broader availability often overlap.

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

Most model years are moving lower year over year, which is good news if you're shopping used and want more room to negotiate. A couple of older years are edging up slightly, 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 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 across all trims on the 2023 Honda CR-V.

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 −4.48% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −3.4%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 33.6% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 34.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $30,911. The Honda CR-V offers a roomy cabin and ample cargo space, which makes it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: the 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine makes 190 horsepower and 179 pound-feet of torque, and the EPA says the test vehicle should get 29 mpg in combined driving.
• Tech: a 9-inch touchscreen display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging, and an upgraded eight-speaker sound system.
• Safety: Honda Sensing adds adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability, lane-centering assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and Traffic Jam Assist.
• Starting price: prices start at $31,110 for a CR-V EX with front-wheel drive.

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 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.