2021 Honda CR-V trim levels explained
Base to top
$11,000
- 15 trims. $25,350 to $36,350.
- Base: LX 2WD. Top: Hybrid Touring AWD.
All 15 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX 2WD | $25,350 | $1,225 | 1.5L | 190 hp | 2WD | CVT | 30 mpg | 5 |
| SE FWD | $26,550 | $1,225 | N/A | N/A | FWD | CVT | 30 mpg | 5 |
| Special Edition 2WD | $26,550 | $1,225 | 1.5L | 190 hp | 2WD | CVT | 30 mpg | 5 |
| LX AWD | $26,850 | $1,225 | 1.5L 4cyl | 190 hp | AWD | CVT | 29 mpg | 5 |
| EX 2WD | $27,860 | $1,225 | 1.5L | 190 hp | 2WD | CVT | 30 mpg | 5 |
| SE AWD | $28,050 | $1,225 | N/A | N/A | AWD | CVT | 29 mpg | 5 |
| Special Edition AWD | $28,050 | $1,225 | 1.5L 4cyl | 190 hp | AWD | CVT | 29 mpg | 5 |
| EX AWD | $29,360 | $1,225 | 1.5L 4cyl | 190 hp | AWD | CVT | 29 mpg | 5 |
| EX-L 2WD | $30,450 | $1,225 | 1.5L | 190 hp | 2WD | CVT | 30 mpg | 5 |
| Hybrid EX AWD | $30,560 | $1,225 | 2.0L 4cyl | 212 hp | AWD | CVT | 38 mpg | 5 |
| EX-L AWD | $31,950 | $1,225 | 1.5L 4cyl | 190 hp | AWD | CVT | 29 mpg | 5 |
| Hybrid EX-L AWD | $33,150 | $1,225 | 2.0L 4cyl | 212 hp | AWD | CVT | 38 mpg | 5 |
| Touring 2WD | $33,650 | $1,225 | 1.5L | 190 hp | 2WD | CVT | 30 mpg | 5 |
| Touring AWD | $35,150 | $1,225 | 1.5L 4cyl | 190 hp | AWD | CVT | 29 mpg | 5 |
| Hybrid Touring AWD | $36,350 | $1,225 | 2.0L 4cyl | 212 hp | AWD | CVT | 38 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
Gas trims
LX to SE: +$1,200
LX 2WD $25,350 to SE FWD $26,550.
- Cargo: 39.2 cu ft to 33.2 cu ft.
No equipment data.
SE to Special Edition: $0
SE FWD $26,550 to Special Edition 2WD $26,550.
- Cargo: 33.2 cu ft to 39.2 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Special Edition to EX: +$1,310
Special Edition 2WD $26,550 to EX 2WD $27,860.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Blind spot warning, Alarm system, Satellite radio, Remote keyless entry, Smart key entry, Power driver seat, plus 2 more.
EX to EX-L: +$2,590
EX 2WD $27,860 to EX-L 2WD $30,450.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Power liftgate or trunk, Garage door opener, Power front seats, Leather steering wheel.
EX-L to Touring: +$3,200
EX-L 2WD $30,450 to Touring 2WD $33,650.
- Cargo: 39.2 cu ft to 37.6 cu ft.
Adds as standard: Heated steering wheel, Navigation, Voice control, Live traffic, Rain-sensing wipers, Roof rails.
Hybrid trims
Hybrid EX to Hybrid EX-L: +$2,590
Hybrid EX AWD $30,560 to Hybrid EX-L AWD $33,150.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Power liftgate or trunk, Garage door opener, Power front seats, Leather steering wheel.
Hybrid EX-L to Hybrid Touring: +$3,200
Hybrid EX-L AWD $33,150 to Hybrid Touring AWD $36,350.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Heated steering wheel, Navigation, Front and rear parking sensors, Rear parking sensors, Voice control, Live traffic, plus 1 more.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: EX-L 2WD, $30,450.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: Special Edition 2WD, $26,550.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: Touring 2WD, $33,650. Optional from LX 2WD, $25,350.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: LX 2WD, $25,350.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: EX 2WD, $27,860.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: Special Edition 2WD, $26,550.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: Special Edition 2WD, $26,550.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: Touring 2WD, $33,650.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: Special Edition 2WD, $26,550.
- Not on any trim: a third row, premium audio, heated rear seats, a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | LX | Special Edition | EX | EX-L | Touring | Hybrid EX AWD | Hybrid EX-L AWD | Hybrid Touring AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | N | S | S | N | S | S |
| Heated front seats | N | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | O | O | O | O | S | O | O | S |
| 360 camera | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Blind spot warning | N | N | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | N | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | S | N | S | S | N | S | S |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | N | N | N | S | N | N | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Remote start | N | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
No equipment data: SE FWD, SE AWD.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: LX AWD, $26,850.
- Hybrid: Hybrid EX AWD, $30,560.
- The most hp: Hybrid EX AWD, 212 hp, $30,560.
- The best mpg: Hybrid EX AWD, 38 mpg, $30,560.
New for 2021
Compared with 2020. Trims matched by name.
- Added: SE FWD, Special Edition 2WD, SE AWD, Special Edition AWD.
- Dropped: Hybrid LX AWD.
- Carried over with a price: 11 trims. Median change: +$300.
| Trim | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| LX 2WD | $25,150 | $25,350 | +$200 |
| LX AWD | $26,650 | $26,850 | +$200 |
| EX 2WD | $27,660 | $27,860 | +$200 |
| EX AWD | $29,160 | $29,360 | +$200 |
| EX-L 2WD | $30,150 | $30,450 | +$300 |
| Hybrid EX AWD | $30,360 | $30,560 | +$200 |
| EX-L AWD | $31,650 | $31,950 | +$300 |
| Hybrid EX-L AWD | $32,850 | $33,150 | +$300 |
| Touring 2WD | $33,350 | $33,650 | +$300 |
| Touring AWD | $34,850 | $35,150 | +$300 |
| Hybrid Touring AWD | $36,050 | $36,350 | +$300 |
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