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

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

The Honda CR-V LX (gas) stays the cheaper car to own — about $39,621 vs $54,748 for the Nissan Ariya Engage, a $15,127 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 $15,127 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): $0.66 vs $0.91 per mile all-in ($660 vs $912 per month) in Tennessee.

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 Tennessee, the Honda CR-V LX (gas) stays the cheaper car to own — about $39,621 vs $54,748 for the Nissan Ariya Engage, a $15,127 difference over 5 years. Tennessee's electricity (14.9¢/kWh, 21% below the U.S. average) and $3.38/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 · TennesseeHonda CR-V LX (gas) · $39,621 total · $15,127 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 (46%)	$11,470 (29%)
Charging / fuel	$4,370 (8%)	$6,760 (17%)
↳ of which charging loss	12% (~$524)	—
Maintenance	$3,660 (7%)	$4,980 (13%)
Insurance	$13,750 (25%)	$11,000 (28%)
Financing interest	$6,882 (13%)	$5,266 (13%)
Registration & fees	$1,145 (2%)	$145 (0%)
Total cost of ownership	$54,748	$39,621

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: $54,748
Cost / month: $912
Cost / mile: $0.91
MSRP: $39,590
Powertrain: Electric
Efficiency: 33 kWh/100mi

Gas Lower 5-yr cost

Honda CR-V LX (gas)

5-yr total cost: $39,621
Cost / month: $660
Cost / mile: $0.66
MSRP: $31,000
Powertrain: Gas
Efficiency: 30 mpg

Tennessee electricity: 14.9¢/kWh EIA
Gas price (Tennessee): $3.38/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 Tennessee?

The Honda CR-V LX (gas) stays the cheaper car to own — about $39,621 vs $54,748 for the Nissan Ariya Engage, a $15,127 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 $15,127 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): $0.66 vs $0.91 per mile all-in ($660 vs $912 per month) in Tennessee.