How much should I pay for each 2018 Honda CR-V trim?

LX: ~$17,852; EX: ~$18,937; EX-L: ~$19,471; Touring: ~$20,133.

Does the 2018 Honda CR-V have any recalls?

The 2018 Honda CR-V has 5 open NHTSA recalls on record. Components involved include: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP; STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM; SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.

Real price data

What should you pay for a 2018 Honda CR-V?

Q: What is a fair price for a 2018 Honda CR-V?

A fair, mileage-adjusted price for a used 2018 Honda CR-V is about $19,216, within a typical market range of $17,937 to $21,479.

Q: What is the out-the-door price of a 2018 Honda CR-V?

The out-the-door price (vehicle price plus state sales/use tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee) for a 2018 Honda CR-V runs about $19,450 in MT to $21,434 in NJ, depending on your state's taxes and fees. Local taxes can add more.

Q: How much can you negotiate on a 2018 Honda CR-V?

Negotiating leverage on a 2018 Honda CR-V rates 42/100 (moderate). ~46 days of national supply and listings typically ~3% above fair price — moderate negotiating leverage.

Q: What does the dealer pay for a 2018 Honda CR-V?

The estimated dealer cost (invoice) for a 2018 Honda CR-V is roughly $26,174–$27,312 — modeled as its $28,450 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. This is an estimate; actual invoice varies by manufacturer incentives and holdback.

Original MSRP

$28,450

When new

Fair market price

$19,216

Mileage-adjusted

Below MSRP

$9,234

A fair used price

Where prices land

$13,378Fair price $19,216$24,999

25th $17,937 · 75th $21,479 · MSRP $28,450

Spread of current 2018 Honda CR-V listings · 25th–75th percentile marked.

Negotiating leverage

out of 100

moderate leverage

~46 days of national supply and listings typically ~3% above fair price — moderate negotiating leverage.

Ridekick's negotiating-leverage score blends national Market Day Supply with how far listings sit above the mileage-adjusted fair price. Higher means more room to negotiate.

Market demand & negotiating leverage

46days of supply

Balanced market

Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2018 Honda CR-V.

National Market Day Supply — how long it would take to sell the current used 2018 Honda CR-V inventory at the recent sales rate (lower means it sells faster). Source: MarketCheck.

Estimated dealer cost (invoice)

$26,174–$27,312

Estimated dealer invoice — about $28,450 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% manufacturer margin.

An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.

Fair price by trim

Trim	Fair price	MSRP	Est. dealer cost
LX	$17,852	$30,090	$27,683–$28,886
EX	$18,937	$28,450	$26,174–$27,312
EX-L	$19,471	$31,950	$29,394–$30,672
Touring	$20,133	$32,750	$30,130–$31,440

LX: $17,852
EX: $18,937
EX-L: $19,471
Touring: $20,133

Out-the-door price by state

Out-the-door for a 2018 Honda CR-V runs about $19,450 in MT to $21,434 in NJ — fair price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.

State	Sales/use tax	Doc + title + reg	Out-the-door
CA	$1,388	$110+	$20,637
TX	$1,196	$332	$20,667
FL	$1,148	$1,074+	$21,361
NY	$766	$371	$20,276
PA	$1,148	$587	$20,874
IL	$1,196	$683	$21,018
OH	$1,100	$444	$20,683
GA	$1,340	$637	$21,116
NC	$574	$793	$20,506
WA	$1,244	$215+	$20,598
OR	$0	$525	$19,664

Estimates using each state's base tax rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value or weight (shown with a "+"). Trade-in tax credits are not included.

Out-the-door price by state: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Washington, Oregon

Safety & recalls

5 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2018 Honda CR-V.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.

Campaign 21V215000 · 25/03/2021

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Honda Civic and CR-V vehicles. The magnet that controls the torque sensor output signal for the electronic power steering system may not be properly secured, allowing the magnet to become dislodged. During a full lock turn, the dislodged magnet may cause steering assist to be applied in the opposite direction.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gearbox assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C2N, P2O.

Campaign 18V663000 · 27/09/2018

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2020 CR-V, 2018-2019 Accord and Accord Hybrid, 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019 Insight, and 2019-2020 Acura RDX vehicles. A manufacturing issue with the front seat belts may cause the seat belt buckle channel to interfere with the release button, preventing the seat belt buckle from latching.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt buckle release buttons or the buckle assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are NDA, QDB, BDC, MDD, LD9. TDF, FDG, ODH, YDI, ZDE.

Campaign 23V158000 · 09/03/2023

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

Campaign 23V858000 · 18/12/2023

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.

Campaign 26V332000 · 21/05/2026

Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.

Frequently asked questions

What is a fair price for a 2018 Honda CR-V?

A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $19,216, within a typical market range of $17,937 to $21,479.

Is the 2018 Honda CR-V cheaper than MSRP?

Yes — its original MSRP was about $28,450, so a fair used price is roughly $9,234 below MSRP.

What is the out-the-door price of a 2018 Honda CR-V?

Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $19,450 in MT to $21,434 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.

Is now a good time to buy a 2018 Honda CR-V?

There are about 46 days of national market supply for the 2018 Honda CR-V — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2018 Honda CR-V.

How much can you negotiate on a 2018 Honda CR-V?

Negotiating leverage rates 42/100 (moderate). ~46 days of national supply and listings typically ~3% above fair price — moderate negotiating leverage.

What does the dealer pay for a 2018 Honda CR-V?

The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $26,174–$27,312 — its $28,450 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.

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