2026 Honda CR-V: 5-Year Cost of Ownership
An estimate of what a 2026 Honda CR-V typically costs to own over 5 years, based on a real $38,754 market price and 30 MPG combined.
Pricing data refreshed monthly · last updated September 2026
Where the money goes
How it compares
The 2026 Honda CR-V ranks #8 of 63 SUVs and crossovers in our database for lowest 5-year cost — $11,817 less than the average SUV in our database ($46,903). Here’s how it stacks up against similarly priced rivals:
2026 Subaru Forester
$38,0405-year total · $634/mo · $39,329 market priceFull breakdown →2026 Ford Bronco Sport
$39,5435-year total · $659/mo · $38,002 market priceFull breakdown →2026 Mazda CX-50
$40,4115-year total · $674/mo · $37,807 market priceFull breakdown →2026 Volkswagen Tiguan
$43,0475-year total · $717/mo · $39,563 market priceFull breakdown →Head-to-head comparisons
Where it costs the least to own
Gas prices, insurance rates, sales tax and registration fees change the 5-year cost of a 2026 Honda CR-V by about $7,290 depending on where you live.
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Quick answers
How much does a 2026 Honda CR-V cost per month to own?
About $585 a month averaged over 5 years, or $35,086 in total. That covers depreciation, fuel, insurance, maintenance, and sales tax and fees, but not loan interest.
How much value does a 2026 Honda CR-V lose in 5 years?
About $13,661, or 35% of its $38,754 market price. That’s based on what real 5-year-old examples sell for today.
How much does a 2026 Honda CR-V cost to fuel?
At 30 MPG combined, 12,000 miles a year and $3.50/gallon, fuel costs about $1,400 a year ($117/month).
Is a 2026 Honda CR-V cheap to own compared with other SUVs and crossovers?
It ranks #8 of 63 for lowest 5-year cost among the SUVs and crossovers we track, costing $11,817 less than the average SUV in our database ($46,903). It works out to about $0.58 per mile driven.
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