2027 Honda HR-V: real cost in California
See the HR-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$26,600the advertised price
Drive away$30,773with fees and tax
Loan payment$439/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,038/moeverything, after resale
$30,773 to drive away + $59,238 to run it for 6 years − $15,308 back at resale = $74,704, or $1,038 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$30,773
Running it, 6 yrs+$59,238
Back at resale−$15,308
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$26,600Feesfreight $1,550 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,635Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$2,538Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$18,449Fuel13,500 mi a year at 28 MPG
+$16,622Maintenanceestimate
+$8,791Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$6,744Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$5,864Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$2,769Resale after 6 years58% of MSRP, you get this back
−$15,308True cost $74,704 ÷ 72 months$1,038 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySUV179.8 in long
Seats5
Cargo24.4 cu ftbehind row 2
Ground clearance7.0 in
Engine and fuel
Engine158 hp gas, 2WD, AWD
0–60 mph9.4–9.9 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel economy27–28 MPGEPA combined
TowingNot published
Tires17" or 18"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: 158 hp, 5 seats.| LX | $26,600 | $30,773 | $74,704 | ✓ $1,038/mo | 28 MPG | — No |
| LX AWD | $28,100 | $32,408 | $76,827 | $1,067/mo | 27 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| Sport | $28,400 | $32,735 | $76,941 | $1,069/mo | 28 MPG | — No |
| Sport AWD | $29,900 | $34,370 | $79,065 | $1,098/mo | 27 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| EX-L | $30,450 | $34,969 | $79,193 | $1,100/mo | 28 MPG | — No |
| EX-L AWD | $31,950 | $36,604 | $81,317 | $1,129/mo | 27 MPG | ✓ Yes |
LX
✓ $1,038/mo
True cost
LX AWD
$1,067/mo
True cost
Sport
$1,069/mo
True cost
Sport AWD
$1,098/mo
True cost
EX-L
$1,100/mo
True cost
EX-L AWD
$1,129/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it.Feature
LX$26,600
LX AWD$28,100
Sport$28,400
Sport AWD$29,900
EX-L$30,450
EX-L AWD$31,950
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
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Heated steering wheel
✓ Sport to Sport AWD
Dual-zone climate
✓ from Sport
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Remote start
✓ Every trim
Wireless phone charging
✓ Every trim
Power driver's seat
✓ from EX-L
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Wireless CarPlay
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓
✓
✓ from EX-L AWD
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 (19 items)
- Honda Sensing Safety & Driver-Assistive Technologies
- Wireless Apple CarPlay Compatibility
- Wireless Android Auto Compatibility
- Wireless Phone Charger (Qi)
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Dual Pinion Assist Electric Power Steering (EPS)
- Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow
- Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
- Traffic Jam Assist
- Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines
- 9-inch Color Touchscreen
- 180-Watt Audio System with 4 Speakers
- Bluetooth HandsFreeLink
- USB-C 3.0A Charging Ports - Front Console (1 Port) and Center Console (1 Port)
- HondaLink
- 5-Person Seating Capacity
- Driver's Seat with Manual Height Adjustment
- LED Headlights with Auto-On/Off
Recalls
1 NHTSA recall for 2025 to 2027 HR-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 HR-V in California?
- $30,773 to drive away for the LX, from a $26,600 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $439 loan payment, about $1,087 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,038 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- The brand doesn't publish a towing capacity.
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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.