2027 Honda CR-V: real cost in California
See the CR-V on Honda's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, LX · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$31,520the advertised price
Drive away$36,136with fees and tax
Loan payment$531/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,054/moeverything, after resale
$36,136 to drive away + $57,874 to run it for 6 years − $18,139 back at resale = $75,871, or $1,054 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$36,136
Running it, 6 yrs+$57,874
Back at resale−$18,139
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$31,520Feesfreight $1,550 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,635Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$2,981Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$15,582Fuel13,500 mi a year at 30 MPG
+$15,514Maintenanceestimate
+$8,980Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$7,793Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$7,084Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$2,921Resale after 6 years58% of MSRP, you get this back
−$18,139True cost $75,871 ÷ 72 months$1,054 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySUV184.8 in long
Seats5
Cargo39.3 cu ftbehind row 2
Ground clearance7.8 in
Engine and fuel
Engine190–204 hp gas or hybrid, 2WD, AWD
0–60 mph7.8–8.7 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel economy29–40 MPGEPA combined
TowingUp to 1,500 lb
Tires17", 18" or 19"by trim
Safety and cover
Crash test✓ 5 of 5 starsNHTSA · see the test ↗
Highway assistSteers and brakeshands on the wheel · every trim
Warranty3 yrspowertrain 5 yrs
Resale at 6 years58% of MSRPprevious generation · how it compares
Every trim
All trims: 5 seats.| LX | $31,520 | $36,136 | $75,871 | ✓ $1,054/mo | 1,500 | 30 MPG | — No |
| LX AWD | $33,020 | $37,770 | $77,915 | $1,082/mo | 1,500 | 29 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| EX | $33,550 | $38,348 | $78,281 | $1,087/mo | 1,500 | 30 MPG | — No |
| EX AWD | $35,050 | $39,983 | $79,958 | $1,111/mo | 1,500 | 29 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| EX-L | $35,800 | $40,800 | $80,546 | $1,119/mo | 1,500 | 30 MPG | — No |
| Sport Hybrid | $36,030 | $41,051 | $77,276 | $1,073/mo | 1,000 | 40 MPG | — No |
| EX-L AWD | $37,300 | $42,435 | $82,223 | $1,142/mo | 1,500 | 29 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| Sport Hybrid AWD | $37,530 | $42,686 | $79,735 | $1,107/mo | 1,000 | 37 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| Sport-L Hybrid | $39,125 | $44,424 | $80,580 | $1,119/mo | 1,000 | 40 MPG | — No |
| TrailSport Hybrid | $39,200 | $44,506 | $82,223 | $1,142/mo | 1,000 | 35 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| Sport-L Hybrid AWD | $40,625 | $46,059 | $83,040 | $1,153/mo | 1,000 | 37 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| Sport Touring Hybrid | $42,950 | $48,593 | $85,600 | $1,189/mo | 1,000 | 37 MPG | ✓ Yes |
LX
✓ $1,054/mo
True cost
LX AWD
$1,082/mo
True cost
EX
$1,087/mo
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EX AWD
$1,111/mo
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EX-L
$1,119/mo
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Sport Hybrid
$1,073/mo
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EX-L AWD
$1,142/mo
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Sport Hybrid AWD
$1,107/mo
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Sport-L Hybrid
$1,119/mo
True cost
TrailSport Hybrid
$1,142/mo
True cost
Sport-L Hybrid AWD
$1,153/mo
True cost
Sport Touring Hybrid
$1,189/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it.Feature
LX$31,520
LX AWD$33,020
EX$33,550
EX AWD$35,050
EX-L$35,800
Sport Hybrid$36,030
EX-L AWD$37,300
Sport Hybrid AWD$37,530
Sport-L Hybrid$39,125
TrailSport Hybrid$39,200
Sport-L Hybrid AWD$40,625
Sport Touring Hybrid$42,950
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Lane centering
✓ Every trim
Parking sensors
✓ LX to EX-L
✓
✓
✓ from Sport-L Hybrid AWD
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Heated steering wheel
✓
✓
✓ from Sport Touring Hybrid
Heated rear seats
✓ LX to EX AWD
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Remote start
✓ Every trim
Power liftgate
✓ LX to EX-L
✓
✓ from Sport-L Hybrid
Wireless phone charging
✓ Every trim
Power driver's seat
✓ Every trim
Memory seat
✓ LX to EX-L
✓
✓
✓ from Sport-L Hybrid AWD
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Wireless CarPlay
✓ Every trim
Built-in navigation
✓ LX to EX AWD
✓ from Sport Touring Hybrid
Premium sound system
✓ from Sport Touring Hybrid
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓
✓
✓ EX-L AWD to Sport Hybrid AWD
✓ from TrailSport Hybrid
Sunroof
✓ Every trim
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Honda lists only a few items for this model, so features not shown above may still be fitted; check with the dealer.
Full standard equipment on the LX (18 items)
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Dual Pinion Assist Electric Power Steering (EPS)
- Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)
- Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
- Traffic Jam Assist (Traffic Jam Driving Support Function)
- Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines
- 9-inch Color Touchscreen
- 160-Watt Audio System with 4 Speakers
- Wireless Apple CarPlay Compatibility
- Wireless Android Auto Compatibility
- Wireless Charging Pad (Qi)
- Hondalink
- 5-Person Seating Capacity
- Driver's Seat with Manual Height Adjustment
- Passenger Seat with Manual Height Adjustment
- Humidity Sensor
- LED Headlights & Taillights
Recalls
1 NHTSA recall for 2025 to 2027 CR-V models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Quick answers
- How much is a 2027 CR-V in California?
- $36,136 to drive away for the LX, from a $31,520 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $531 loan payment, about $1,128 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,054 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- From 1,000 lb to 1,500 lb, depending on the trim.
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US prices in US dollars from Honda's US website, read 2026-11-09; destination as the brand lists it. Taxes, registration and the dealer doc fee follow your state. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.