Negotiating leverage
34
moderate leverage / 100
~51 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
Ridekick price intelligence
2021 Honda CR-V Price: Fair Market Value & MSRP
A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.
Fair market price
$24,976
Inside the middle half of current listings.
Price intelligence
A map of today's market
Fair price is in the typical market range
$16,900$33,024
- Typical market range
- $22,545–$26,685
- Ridekick fair price
- $24,976
- Original MSRP range
- $25,350–$35,150
Middle 50% of active listings
Mileage-adjusted estimate
5 sourced trims when new
Buyer context
Market pulse
Signals to help you frame a conversation—not a promise about a particular vehicle or dealer.
National supply
51
days of supply
Balanced market
Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2021 Honda CR-V.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LX | $22,500 | $25,350 | $23,322–$24,336 |
| SE | $23,990 | $28,050 | $25,806–$26,928 |
| EX | $24,044 | $27,860 | $25,631–$26,746 |
| EX-L | $25,711 | $31,950 | $29,394–$30,672 |
| Touring | $27,019 | $35,150 | $32,338–$33,744 |
Trim comparison
How each trim is priced
Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Fair price
Trim
$21,488$28,825$36,162
Fair priceLX
$22,500
LX: fair price $22,500, original MSRP $25,350, estimated dealer cost $23,322 to $24,336.
SE
$23,990
SE: fair price $23,990, original MSRP $28,050, estimated dealer cost $25,806 to $26,928.
EX
$24,044
EX: fair price $24,044, original MSRP $27,860, estimated dealer cost $25,631 to $26,746.
EX-L
$25,711
EX-L: fair price $25,711, original MSRP $31,950, estimated dealer cost $29,394 to $30,672.
Touring
$27,019
Touring: fair price $27,019, original MSRP $35,150, estimated dealer cost $32,338 to $33,744.
All marks use the same price scale. Dealer cost is an estimate; original MSRP and fair price are shown for context, not as a guarantee of a particular vehicle’s price.
Out-the-door price by state
Out-the-door for a 2021 Honda CR-V runs about $25,287 in MT to $27,658 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 | $1,811 | $110+ | $26,897 |
| TX | $1,561 | $332 | $26,869 |
| FL | $1,499 | $1,074+ | $27,549 |
| NY | $999 | $371 | $26,346 |
| PA | $1,499 | $587 | $27,062 |
| IL | $1,561 | $683 | $27,220 |
| OH | $1,436 | $444 | $26,856 |
| GA | $1,748 | $637 | $27,361 |
| NC | $749 | $793 | $26,518 |
| WA | $1,623 | $215+ | $26,814 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $25,501 |
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. 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 were mailed July 7, 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.
Questions buyers ask
What is a fair price for a 2021 Honda CR-V?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $24,976, within a typical market range of $22,545 to $26,685.
Is the 2021 Honda CR-V cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $25,350, so a fair used price is roughly $374 below MSRP.
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 $25,287 in MT to $27,658 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 51 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 34/100 (moderate). ~51 days of national supply — 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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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 8/2/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.