Honda Prologue (EX AWD) vs Honda CR-V (LX gas FWD): 5-year cost to own (Canada)

By Ivan H., EVCostIQ · reviewed against our public methodology · every source dated on this page

Over 5 years in Canada (15,000 km/yr), as of July 2, 2026, the Honda CR-V (LX gas FWD) stays the cheaper car to own — about $57,015 vs $68,699 for the Honda Prologue (EX AWD), a $11,684 difference over 5 years.

Canada EVAP: up to $5,000 off an eligible new EV ($2,500 PHEV); Quebec / BC may add more. Shown for reference; not in the totals above. Source: Transport Canada.

Cheaper to own over 5 years · CanadaHonda CR-V (LX gas FWD) · $57,015 total · $11,684 less than the Honda Prologue (EX AWD)

Honda Prologue (EX AWD) vs Honda CR-V (LX gas FWD) — where the money goes

5-year total cost of ownership by component, by vehicle (CAD). Estimates; sources dated in the methodology.
Cost component	Electric · Honda Prologue	Gas · Honda CR-V
Depreciation (estimated)	$34,794 (51%)	$21,983 (39%)
Charging / fuel	$3,784 (6%)	$9,828 (17%)
↳ of which charging loss	12% (~$454)	—
Maintenance	$3,248 (5%)	$5,873 (10%)
Insurance	$15,655 (23%)	$11,445 (20%)
Financing interest	$10,718 (16%)	$7,387 (13%)
Registration & fees	$500 (1%)	$500 (1%)
Total cost of ownership	$68,699	$57,015

When does the Honda Prologue (EX AWD) win?

The Honda CR-V (LX gas FWD) wins decisively here — $11,684 cheaper over 5 years; at typical assumptions this isn't a close call.

Only heavy drivers flip this one: the Honda Prologue (EX AWD) needs more than about 35,000 km/yr to beat the Honda CR-V (LX gas FWD).

What decides the Honda Prologue (EX AWD) vs Honda CR-V (LX gas FWD) verdict

One line outweighs everything else here: depreciation. It costs $34,794 on the Honda Prologue (EX AWD) against $21,983 on the Honda CR-V (LX gas FWD) — a $12,811 swing to the Honda CR-V (LX gas FWD), bigger than the $11,684 that separates the two 5-year totals. On the Honda Prologue (EX AWD), depreciation alone is 51% of its $68,699 total; on the Honda CR-V (LX gas FWD) it is 39% of $57,015.

Energy: $3,784 of charging for the Honda Prologue (EX AWD) vs $9,828 of gas for the Honda CR-V (LX gas FWD) — $6,044 the other way, to the Honda Prologue (EX AWD).
Insurance: Honda Prologue (EX AWD) $15,655, Honda CR-V (LX gas FWD) $11,445 — $4,210 more in the Honda CR-V (LX gas FWD)'s favor.
Financing interest: Honda Prologue (EX AWD) $10,718, Honda CR-V (LX gas FWD) $7,387 — $3,331 more in the Honda CR-V (LX gas FWD)'s favor.

Energy is the Honda Prologue (EX AWD)'s strong suit: $6,044 back, 52% of the Honda CR-V (LX gas FWD)'s lead — just not enough to turn it. At the dealer the Honda Prologue (EX AWD) starts $17,715 behind the Honda CR-V (LX gas FWD); running costs claw back $6,031 of that, but the Honda CR-V (LX gas FWD) still ends $11,684 ahead. The Honda CR-V (LX gas FWD) is ahead by $4,705 after the first year and more than doubles that lead — $11,684 by year 5.

Honda Prologue (EX AWD) vs Honda CR-V (LX gas FWD), side by side

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