Nissan Ariya Engage vs Honda CR-V LX (gas): 5-year cost to own in Wyoming
As of July 1, 2026, over 5 years in Wyoming, the Honda CR-V LX (gas) stays the cheaper car to own — about $40,810 vs $54,177 for the Nissan Ariya Engage, a $13,367 difference over 5 years. Wyoming's electricity (14.7¢/kWh, 22% below the U.S. average) and $3.97/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 · WyomingHonda CR-V LX (gas) · $40,810 total · $13,367 less than the Nissan Ariya Engage
Nissan Ariya Engage vs Honda CR-V LX (gas) — where the money goes
| Cost component | Electric · Nissan Ariya Engage | Gas · Honda CR-V LX |
|---|---|---|
| Depreciation (estimated) | $24,942 (46%) | $11,470 (28%) |
| Charging / fuel | $4,294 (8%) | $7,944 (19%) |
| ↳ of which charging loss | 12% (~$515) | — |
| Maintenance | $3,660 (7%) | $4,980 (12%) |
| Insurance | $13,750 (25%) | $11,000 (27%) |
| Financing interest | $6,882 (13%) | $5,266 (13%) |
| Registration & fees | $650 (1%) | $150 (0%) |
| Total cost of ownership | $54,177 | $40,810 |
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
Nissan Ariya Engage
- 5-yr total cost
- $54,177
- Cost / month
- $903
- Cost / mile
- $0.90
- MSRP
- $39,590
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Efficiency
- 33 kWh/100mi
Honda CR-V LX (gas)
- 5-yr total cost
- $40,810
- Cost / month
- $680
- Cost / mile
- $0.68
- MSRP
- $31,000
- Powertrain
- Gas
- Efficiency
- 30 mpg
- Wyoming electricity
- 14.7¢/kWh EIA
- Gas price (Wyoming)
- $3.97/gal AAA
Full cost breakdowns
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