Honda CR-V LX (gas) cost to own in Texas — the true 5-year total
The Honda CR-V LX (gas) starts at $31,000. As of July 1, 2026, over 5 years, owning one (gas car) costs about $39,566 in Texas — $659/month, $0.66/mile — including depreciation, fuel, maintenance, insurance, financing and fees. That's $318 more than a comparable Toyota RAV4 LE (gas) over the same 5 years. Texas's electricity (17.0¢/kWh) is 10% below the U.S. average, and gas runs $3.30/gal here — both fed straight into the numbers above.
Honda CR-V LX (gas) · Texas · 5-year estimate$39,566 total · $659/mo · $0.66/mi
Where the money goes
| Cost component | Gas · Honda CR-V LX | Gas · Toyota RAV4 LE |
|---|---|---|
| Depreciation (estimated) | $11,470 (29%) | $10,800 (28%) |
| Charging / fuel | $6,596 (17%) | $6,596 (17%) |
| ↳ of which charging loss | — | — |
| Maintenance | $4,980 (13%) | $5,520 (14%) |
| Insurance | $11,000 (28%) | $11,000 (28%) |
| Financing interest | $5,266 (13%) | $5,078 (13%) |
| Registration & fees | $254 (1%) | $254 (1%) |
| Total cost of ownership | $39,566 | $39,248 |
Honda CR-V LX (gas) specs & assumptions
- Starting MSRP
- $31,000manufacturer base
- Powertrain
- Gas
- Efficiency
- 30 mpgEPA
- Texas gas
- $3.30/galAAA
- Annual miles (assumed)
- 12,000adjustable in tool
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What else moves your Honda CR-V LX (gas) cost
The 5-year total already folds in depreciation, fuel, insurance, maintenance and financing. Here's how the biggest levers work — and the ones that sit outside the total.
- Financing. Borrow the full $31,000 at a typical 7.2% new-car APR over 60 months and interest alone adds about $6,006. Lower the APR or add a down payment in the calculator and the total drops — financing is in the 5-year figure above.
- Insurance. Budget about $2,200/yr to insure this class — our own estimate, calibrated to Insurify/Bankrate 2026, included in the total above. Quotes vary widely by driver and ZIP, so get your own before deciding.
- Fuel price. The total uses Texas's pump price of $3.30/gal. Enter your local price in the calculator — at high-mileage driving it's the biggest single lever.
Recalls & reliability record — CR-V
Official U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) safety record for the CR-V, MY 2017–2026. Figures cover all powertrains and trims sold under the CR-V nameplate for the model years shown. A recall means a free remedy is available at no cost. Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov), data as of .
Recalls (18)
- Air Bags
Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge.
- Steering
Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge.
- Tires
Dealers will inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge.
- Air Bags
Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge.
- Fuel System
Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge.
- Equipment
Dealers will install a new corrected label, free of charge.
- Seat Belts
Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt buckle release buttons or the buckle assemblies as necessary, free of charge.
- Seats
Dealers will replace the front passenger seat back frame assembly, free of charge.
Full recall history: every CR-V campaign → — all 18 campaigns, grouped by year.
Consumer complaints
NHTSA has 6,928 consumer complaints on file for the CR-V (MY 2017–2026). The most-reported areas: Forward Collision Avoidance, Steering, Engine. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA.
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