Ford Mustang Mach-E Select vs Honda CR-V LX (gas): 5-year cost to own in Nevada

Q: Is the Ford Mustang Mach-E Select or the Honda CR-V LX (gas) cheaper to own over 5 years in Nevada?

The Honda CR-V LX (gas) stays the cheaper car to own — about $42,201 vs $53,109 for the Ford Mustang Mach-E Select, a $10,908 difference over 5 years.

Q: How much more does the Ford Mustang Mach-E Select cost to buy than the Honda CR-V LX (gas)?

The Ford Mustang Mach-E Select starts at $39,995 — $8,995 more than the Honda CR-V LX (gas) ($31,000). Over 5 years the ownership gap is $10,908 in favor of the Honda CR-V LX (gas).

Q: Which costs less per mile — the Ford Mustang Mach-E Select or the Honda CR-V LX (gas)?

The Honda CR-V LX (gas): $0.70 vs $0.89 per mile all-in ($703 vs $885 per month) in Nevada.

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 Nevada, the Honda CR-V LX (gas) stays the cheaper car to own — about $42,201 vs $53,109 for the Ford Mustang Mach-E Select, a $10,908 difference over 5 years. Nevada's electricity (14.3¢/kWh, 24% below the U.S. average) and $4.66/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 · NevadaHonda CR-V LX (gas) · $42,201 total · $10,908 less than the Ford Mustang Mach-E Select

Ford Mustang Mach-E Select 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 · Ford Mustang Mach-E Select	Gas · Honda CR-V LX
Depreciation (estimated)	$24,397 (46%)	$11,470 (27%)
Charging / fuel	$4,180 (8%)	$9,320 (22%)
↳ of which charging loss	12% (~$502)	—
Maintenance	$3,660 (7%)	$4,980 (12%)
Insurance	$13,750 (26%)	$11,000 (26%)
Financing interest	$6,958 (13%)	$5,266 (12%)
Registration & fees	$165 (0%)	$165 (0%)
Total cost of ownership	$53,109	$42,201

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 Ford Mustang Mach-E Select 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 Ford Mustang Mach-E Select is the pick mainly for reasons beyond 5-year cost (performance, emissions, HOV access, home-charging convenience).

Ford Mustang Mach-E Select vs Honda CR-V LX (gas), side by side

Electric

Ford Mustang Mach-E Select

5-yr total cost: $53,109
Cost / month: $885
Cost / mile: $0.89
MSRP: $39,995
Powertrain: Electric
Efficiency: 33 kWh/100mi

Gas Lower 5-yr cost

Honda CR-V LX (gas)

5-yr total cost: $42,201
Cost / month: $703
Cost / mile: $0.70
MSRP: $31,000
Powertrain: Gas
Efficiency: 30 mpg

Nevada electricity: 14.3¢/kWh EIA
Gas price (Nevada): $4.66/gal AAA

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FAQ

Is the Ford Mustang Mach-E Select or the Honda CR-V LX (gas) cheaper to own over 5 years in Nevada?

The Honda CR-V LX (gas) stays the cheaper car to own — about $42,201 vs $53,109 for the Ford Mustang Mach-E Select, a $10,908 difference over 5 years.

When does the Ford Mustang Mach-E Select become cheaper than the Honda CR-V LX (gas)?

How much more does the Ford Mustang Mach-E Select cost to buy than the Honda CR-V LX (gas)?

The Ford Mustang Mach-E Select starts at $39,995 — $8,995 more than the Honda CR-V LX (gas) ($31,000). Over 5 years the ownership gap is $10,908 in favor of the Honda CR-V LX (gas).

Which costs less per mile — the Ford Mustang Mach-E Select or the Honda CR-V LX (gas)?

The Honda CR-V LX (gas): $0.70 vs $0.89 per mile all-in ($703 vs $885 per month) in Nevada.