How much should I pay for each 2021 Honda CR-V trim?

SE: ~$22,054; LX: ~$22,584; EX: ~$24,576; EX-L: ~$26,049; Touring: ~$27,313.

Does the 2021 Honda CR-V have any recalls?

The 2021 Honda CR-V has 4 open NHTSA recalls on record. Components involved include: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR; AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP.

Real price data

What should you pay for a 2021 Honda CR-V?

Q: What is a fair price for a 2021 Honda CR-V?

A fair, mileage-adjusted price for a used 2021 Honda CR-V is about $25,516, within a typical market range of $22,996 to $27,276.

Q: What is the out-the-door price of a 2021 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 2021 Honda CR-V runs about $25,916 in MT to $28,329 in NJ, depending on your state's taxes and fees. Local taxes can add more.

Q: How much can you negotiate on a 2021 Honda CR-V?

Negotiating leverage on a 2021 Honda CR-V rates 32/100 (moderate). ~45 days of national supply and listings typically ~1% above fair price — moderate negotiating leverage.

Q: What does the dealer pay for a 2021 Honda CR-V?

The estimated dealer cost (invoice) for a 2021 Honda CR-V is roughly $23,322–$24,336 — modeled as its $25,350 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. This is an estimate; actual invoice varies by manufacturer incentives and holdback.

Original MSRP

$25,350

When new

Fair market price

$25,516

Mileage-adjusted

Where prices land

$17,090Fair price $25,516$33,030

25th $22,996 · 75th $27,276 · MSRP $25,350

Spread of current 2021 Honda CR-V listings · 25th–75th percentile marked.

Negotiating leverage

out of 100

moderate leverage

~45 days of national supply and listings typically ~1% 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

45days of supply

Balanced market

Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2021 Honda CR-V.

National Market Day Supply — how long it would take to sell the current used 2021 Honda CR-V inventory at the recent sales rate (lower means it sells faster). Source: MarketCheck.

Estimated dealer cost (invoice)

$23,322–$24,336

Estimated dealer invoice — about $25,350 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
SE	$22,054	$28,050	$25,806–$26,928
LX	$22,584	$25,350	$23,322–$24,336
EX	$24,576	$27,860	$25,631–$26,746
EX-L	$26,049	$31,950	$29,394–$30,672
Touring	$27,313	$36,350	$33,442–$34,896

SE: $22,054
LX: $22,584
EX: $24,576
EX-L: $26,049
Touring: $27,313

Out-the-door price by state

Out-the-door for a 2021 Honda CR-V runs about $25,916 in MT to $28,329 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	$1,856	$110+	$27,571
TX	$1,600	$332	$27,537
FL	$1,536	$1,074+	$28,215
NY	$1,024	$371	$27,000
PA	$1,536	$587	$27,728
IL	$1,600	$683	$27,888
OH	$1,472	$444	$27,521
GA	$1,792	$637	$28,034
NC	$768	$793	$27,166
WA	$1,664	$215+	$27,484
OR	$0	$525	$26,130

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

4 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2021 Honda CR-V.

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, CR-V, Ridgeline, 2022 Insight and CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The automatic locking retractor on the second-row center seat belt assembly may deactivate improperly, which can result in an unsecured child restraint system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Remedy: Dealers will replace the second-row center seat belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Campaign 21V900000 · 18/11/2021

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024, October 18, 2024, and August 2025. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.

Campaign 24V064000 · 01/02/2024

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 2021 Honda CR-V?

A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $25,516, within a typical market range of $22,996 to $27,276.

What is the out-the-door price of a 2021 Honda CR-V?

Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $25,916 in MT to $28,329 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.

Is now a good time to buy a 2021 Honda CR-V?

There are about 45 days of national market supply for the 2021 Honda CR-V — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2021 Honda CR-V.

How much can you negotiate on a 2021 Honda CR-V?

Negotiating leverage rates 32/100 (moderate). ~45 days of national supply and listings typically ~1% above fair price — moderate negotiating leverage.

What does the dealer pay for a 2021 Honda CR-V?

The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $23,322–$24,336 — its $25,350 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.

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