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

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

The Honda CR-V LX (gas) stays the cheaper car to own — about $40,509 vs $56,089 for the Nissan Ariya Engage, a $15,580 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 $15,580 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): $0.68 vs $0.94 per mile all-in ($675 vs $935 per month) in Ohio.

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 Ohio, the Honda CR-V LX (gas) stays the cheaper car to own — about $40,509 vs $56,089 for the Nissan Ariya Engage, a $15,580 difference over 5 years. Ohio's electricity (19.5¢/kWh, about level with the U.S. average) and $3.82/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 · OhioHonda CR-V LX (gas) · $40,509 total · $15,580 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 (44%)	$11,470 (28%)
Charging / fuel	$5,701 (10%)	$7,638 (19%)
↳ of which charging loss	12% (~$684)	—
Maintenance	$3,660 (7%)	$4,980 (12%)
Insurance	$13,750 (25%)	$11,000 (27%)
Financing interest	$6,882 (12%)	$5,266 (13%)
Registration & fees	$1,155 (2%)	$155 (0%)
Total cost of ownership	$56,089	$40,509

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: $56,089
Cost / month: $935
Cost / mile: $0.94
MSRP: $39,590
Powertrain: Electric
Efficiency: 33 kWh/100mi

Gas Lower 5-yr cost

Honda CR-V LX (gas)

5-yr total cost: $40,509
Cost / month: $675
Cost / mile: $0.68
MSRP: $31,000
Powertrain: Gas
Efficiency: 30 mpg

Ohio electricity: 19.5¢/kWh EIA
Gas price (Ohio): $3.82/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 Ohio?

The Honda CR-V LX (gas) stays the cheaper car to own — about $40,509 vs $56,089 for the Nissan Ariya Engage, a $15,580 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 $15,580 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): $0.68 vs $0.94 per mile all-in ($675 vs $935 per month) in Ohio.