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Is the 2023 Honda CR-V a good car?

Yes.

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20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.

CR-V +3%-49%+150%Price vs predicted
Price vs predicted, 157 SUVs (2023). Orange: this car.
Checks for the 2023 Honda CR-V
CheckResultNumber
Family carYes3 of 4 parts
First carYes5 of 5 parts
CommuterYes$92 vs $111 a month
SeniorsYes3 of 3 parts
Off-roadYes8.2 in, top 43%
Worth the moneyYes3% above predicted
Good buyYesNo rival beats it

Is the CR-V a good family car?

Yes. Passes 3 of 4 parts.

Family car check, 2023 Honda CR-V
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Seats5 seats5 or moreN/AYes
Rear legroom41.0 inMedian 38.3 in168Yes
Rear headroom38.2 inMedian 38.7 in169No
Cargo behind the last row39.3 cu ftMedian 24.7 cu ft174Yes

Is the CR-V a good first car?

Yes. Passes 5 of 5 parts.

First car check, 2023 Honda CR-V
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Price$28,410Median $44,813180Yes
Horsepower190 hp169 hp to 355 hp180Yes
Length184.8 inMedian 188.4 in171Yes
Turning circle37.3 ftMedian 38.4 ft167Yes
Fuel cost per mile10.7 centsMedian 12.8 cents177Yes

Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.

Is the CR-V a good commuter car?

Yes. $92 a month to commute. Class median $111.

Miles a month
867
This car
$92
Median of 177 SUVs
$111
Highway mpg
34 mpg, top 7% of 154

Is the CR-V a good car for seniors?

Yes. Passes 3 of 3 parts.

Seniors check, 2023 Honda CR-V
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Step-in height8.2 in clearance, 66.5 in tall7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.4 to 69.1 in tall156Yes
Front headroom40.0 inMedian 39.9 in170Yes
Turning circle37.3 ftMedian 38.4 ft167Yes

Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.

Is the CR-V a good off-road vehicle?

Yes. 8.2 in clearance. Top 43% of 166 trucks and SUVs.

AWD or 4WD
Yes
Best trim for clearance
LX AWD, 8.2 in
Cohort
166 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims

Is the CR-V worth the money?

Yes. Priced 3% above cars like it.

Price, LX 2WD
$28,410
Predicted price
$27,629
Gap
+$781 (+3%)
Model error
15% median, 311 cars

Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2023 cars.

Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.

Is the CR-V a good buy?

Yes. No rival beats it on all four.

Compared with 1,163 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2023.

What this cannot tell you

No safety, reliability or insurance data.

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