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

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

The Honda CR-V LX (gas) stays the cheaper car to own — about $39,566 vs $54,988 for the Ford Mustang Mach-E Select, a $15,422 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 $15,422 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): $0.66 vs $0.92 per mile all-in ($659 vs $916 per month) in Texas.

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 Texas, the Honda CR-V LX (gas) stays the cheaper car to own — about $39,566 vs $54,988 for the Ford Mustang Mach-E Select, a $15,422 difference over 5 years. Texas's electricity (17.0¢/kWh, 10% below the U.S. average) and $3.30/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 · TexasHonda CR-V LX (gas) · $39,566 total · $15,422 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 (44%)	$11,470 (29%)
Charging / fuel	$4,970 (9%)	$6,596 (17%)
↳ of which charging loss	12% (~$596)	—
Maintenance	$3,660 (7%)	$4,980 (13%)
Insurance	$13,750 (25%)	$11,000 (28%)
Financing interest	$6,958 (13%)	$5,266 (13%)
Registration & fees	$1,254 (2%)	$254 (1%)
Total cost of ownership	$54,988	$39,566

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: $54,988
Cost / month: $916
Cost / mile: $0.92
MSRP: $39,995
Powertrain: Electric
Efficiency: 33 kWh/100mi

Gas Lower 5-yr cost

Honda CR-V LX (gas)

5-yr total cost: $39,566
Cost / month: $659
Cost / mile: $0.66
MSRP: $31,000
Powertrain: Gas
Efficiency: 30 mpg

Texas electricity: 17.0¢/kWh EIA
Gas price (Texas): $3.30/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 Texas?

The Honda CR-V LX (gas) stays the cheaper car to own — about $39,566 vs $54,988 for the Ford Mustang Mach-E Select, a $15,422 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 $15,422 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): $0.66 vs $0.92 per mile all-in ($659 vs $916 per month) in Texas.