Honda CR-V Trim Comparison
Compare every trim side by side—specs, features, and my take on each.
| Spec | LX | EX | Sport Hybrid | Sport-L Hybrid | Touring Hybrid |
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| MSRP | $29,500 | $32,100 | $34,800 | $37,200 | $39,600 |
| Engine / Powertrain | 1.5L turbo, 190 hp | 1.5L turbo, 190 hp | 2.0L hybrid, 204 hp | 2.0L hybrid, 204 hp | 2.0L hybrid, 204 hp |
| Drivetrain | FWD or AWD | FWD or AWD | FWD or AWD | FWD or AWD | AWD standard |
| Interior | Cloth | Cloth | Cloth | Leather trim | Leather |
| Heated Seats | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Audio | 160-watt 6-speaker | 160-watt 6-speaker | 240-watt 8-speaker | 240-watt 8-speaker | Bose 12-speaker premium |
| Wheels | 17-inch alloys | 17-inch alloys | 19-inch alloys | 19-inch alloys | 19-inch alloys |
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| Best for | Budget-focused buyers who want the core CR-V experience. | Most buyers who want comfort features without overspending. | Commuters and high-mileage drivers. | Families who want hybrid efficiency plus comfort upgrades. | Buyers who want the fully loaded CR-V. |
| Andrew's take | The LX covers the essentials well. If you just need a reliable, efficient SUV and don't care about frills, this is the smart money. | The EX is the sweet spot for most people—adds the comfort features you actually use daily without a big jump in price. | If you drive a lot, the hybrid pays for itself in fuel savings and is noticeably smoother around town. My pick for commuters. | The Sport-L adds leather and the power tailgate—the features families actually appreciate. Worth the step up if you plan to keep it a while. | Fully loaded. If you want every feature and standard AWD, it's nice—but most buyers are just as happy at the Sport-L for less. |
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