Nissan Ariya Engage vs Honda CR-V LX (gas): 5-year cost to own in California

Q: Is the Nissan Ariya Engage or the Honda CR-V LX (gas) cheaper to own over 5 years in California?

The Honda CR-V LX (gas) stays the cheaper car to own — about $43,996 vs $60,414 for the Nissan Ariya Engage, a $16,418 difference over 5 years.

Q: How much more does the Nissan Ariya Engage cost to buy than the Honda CR-V LX (gas)?

The Nissan Ariya Engage starts at $39,590 — $8,590 more than the Honda CR-V LX (gas) ($31,000). Over 5 years the ownership gap is $16,418 in favor of the Honda CR-V LX (gas).

Q: Which costs less per mile — the Nissan Ariya Engage or the Honda CR-V LX (gas)?

The Honda CR-V LX (gas): $0.73 vs $1.01 per mile all-in ($733 vs $1,007 per month) in California.

By the EVCostIQ research desk · reviewed against our public methodology · every source dated on this page

As of July 1, 2026, over 5 years in California, the Honda CR-V LX (gas) stays the cheaper car to own — about $43,996 vs $60,414 for the Nissan Ariya Engage, a $16,418 difference over 5 years. California's electricity (35.3¢/kWh, 87% above the U.S. average) and $5.46/gal gas are fed straight into both totals. The expired federal $7,500 EV credit is not applied to either total.

Cheaper to own over 5 years · CaliforniaHonda CR-V LX (gas) · $43,996 total · $16,418 less than the Nissan Ariya Engage

Nissan Ariya Engage vs Honda CR-V LX (gas) — where the money goes

5-year total cost of ownership by component, by vehicle (USD). Estimates; sources dated in the methodology.
Cost component	Electric · Nissan Ariya Engage	Gas · Honda CR-V LX
Depreciation (estimated)	$24,942 (41%)	$11,470 (26%)
Charging / fuel	$10,311 (17%)	$10,910 (25%)
↳ of which charging loss	12% (~$1,237)	—
Maintenance	$3,660 (6%)	$4,980 (11%)
Insurance	$13,750 (23%)	$11,000 (25%)
Financing interest	$6,882 (11%)	$5,266 (12%)
Registration & fees	$870 (1%)	$370 (1%)
Total cost of ownership	$60,414	$43,996

The charging-loss row is the ~10–15% of electricity lost to AC charging that you pay for but never reaches the battery — we include it; most calculators don't.

When does the Nissan Ariya Engage win?

Even at 30,000+ mi/yr or a 15-year hold, the Honda CR-V LX (gas) stays cheaper here — its lower price and slower depreciation dominate. The Nissan Ariya Engage is the pick mainly for reasons beyond 5-year cost (performance, emissions, HOV access, home-charging convenience).

Nissan Ariya Engage vs Honda CR-V LX (gas), side by side

Electric

Nissan Ariya Engage

5-yr total cost: $60,414
Cost / month: $1,007
Cost / mile: $1.01
MSRP: $39,590
Powertrain: Electric
Efficiency: 33 kWh/100mi

Gas Lower 5-yr cost

Honda CR-V LX (gas)

5-yr total cost: $43,996
Cost / month: $733
Cost / mile: $0.73
MSRP: $31,000
Powertrain: Gas
Efficiency: 30 mpg

California electricity: 35.3¢/kWh EIA
Gas price (California): $5.46/gal AAA

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FAQ

Is the Nissan Ariya Engage or the Honda CR-V LX (gas) cheaper to own over 5 years in California?

The Honda CR-V LX (gas) stays the cheaper car to own — about $43,996 vs $60,414 for the Nissan Ariya Engage, a $16,418 difference over 5 years.

When does the Nissan Ariya Engage become cheaper than the Honda CR-V LX (gas)?

How much more does the Nissan Ariya Engage cost to buy than the Honda CR-V LX (gas)?

The Nissan Ariya Engage starts at $39,590 — $8,590 more than the Honda CR-V LX (gas) ($31,000). Over 5 years the ownership gap is $16,418 in favor of the Honda CR-V LX (gas).

Which costs less per mile — the Nissan Ariya Engage or the Honda CR-V LX (gas)?

The Honda CR-V LX (gas): $0.73 vs $1.01 per mile all-in ($733 vs $1,007 per month) in California.