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2026 Honda CR-V vs 2026 Tesla Model Y

Both are commonly cross-shopped against each other. Here’s how their real 5-year ownership costs actually compare, using real market pricing data rather than sticker price alone.

Pricing data refreshed monthly · last updated September 2026

2026 Honda CR-V

$35,0865-year total · $585/mo

Price: $38,754 · 30 MPG
Depreciation: $13,661 · Fuel: $7,000
Insurance: $8,500 · Maintenance: $3,500

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2026 Tesla Model Y

$38,8575-year total · $648/mo

Price: $48,990 · 29 kWh/100 mi
Depreciation: $21,234 · Electricity: $2,784
Insurance: $9,500 · Maintenance: $2,300

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2026 Honda CR-V costs $3,771 less to own over 5 years in this comparison — a difference of $63/month.

Most of the gap comes from depreciation ($7,573 higher for the Tesla Model Y) and fuel/energy ($4,216 lower for the Tesla Model Y).

After 5 years, the Honda CR-V keeps about 65% of its value and the Tesla Model Y about 57%.

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