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

LX: ~$18,431; Sport: ~$19,073; EX: ~$19,832; EX-L: ~$21,313.

Does the 2021 Honda HR-V have any recalls?

The 2021 Honda HR-V has 4 open NHTSA recalls on record. Components involved include: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION; AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER; BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION.

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2021 Honda HR-V Price: Fair Market Value & MSRP

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

A fair, mileage-adjusted price for a used 2021 Honda HR-V is about $19,455, within a typical market range of $17,490 to $22,018.

Q: What is the out-the-door price of a 2021 Honda HR-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 HR-V runs about $19,799 in MT to $21,806 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 HR-V?

Negotiating leverage on a 2021 Honda HR-V rates 39/100 (moderate). ~46 days of national supply and listings typically ~3% above fair price — moderate negotiating leverage.

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

The estimated dealer cost (invoice) for a 2021 Honda HR-V is roughly $19,522–$20,371 — modeled as its $21,220 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. This is an estimate; actual invoice varies by manufacturer incentives and holdback.

A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.

Fair market price

$19,455

Inside the middle half of current listings.

Price intelligence

A map of today's market

Fair price is in the typical market range

$10,795$27,525

Typical market range: $17,490–$22,018
Ridekick fair price: $19,455
Original MSRP range: $21,220–$29,140

Buyer context

Market pulse

Signals to help you frame a conversation—not a promise about a particular vehicle or dealer.

Negotiating leverage

moderate leverage / 100

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

National supply

days of supply

Balanced market

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

Estimated dealer cost (invoice)

$19,522–$20,371

Estimated dealer invoice — about $21,220 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	$18,431	$21,220	$19,522–$20,371
Sport	$19,073	$24,670	$22,696–$23,683
EX	$19,832	$25,920	$23,846–$24,883
EX-L	$21,313	$27,520	$25,318–$26,419
touring	—	$29,140	$26,809–$27,974

Trim comparison

How each trim is priced

Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Fair price

Trim

$17,574$23,786$29,997

Fair price

$18,431

Sport

$19,073

$19,832

EX-L

$21,313

touring

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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 HR-V runs about $19,799 in MT to $21,806 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	$1,413	$110+	$21,011
TX	$1,218	$332	$21,038
FL	$1,169	$1,074+	$21,731
NY	$780	$371	$20,639
PA	$1,169	$587	$21,244
IL	$1,218	$683	$21,389
OH	$1,121	$444	$21,053
GA	$1,364	$637	$21,489
NC	$585	$793	$20,866
WA	$1,267	$215+	$20,970
OR	$0	$525	$20,013

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 HR-V.

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Fit and 2019-2022 HR-V vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the engine is started with a key, due to a design error in the audio display power circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Remedy: Dealers will update the display audio unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is 6DW. This recall has been superseded by NHTSA recall number 24V-384. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V-046 will need to have the new remedy completed under recall 24V-384.

Campaign 23V046000 · 02/02/2023

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

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Fit and 2019-2022 HR-V vehicles that were previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 23V-046. The rearview camera image may not display when the engine is started with a key, due to a design error in the audio display power circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Remedy: Dealers will update the display audio unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2024. Owners may contact Honda service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are TIQ and DIR. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V-046 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Campaign 24V384000 · 31/05/2024

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 HR-V?

A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $19,455, within a typical market range of $17,490 to $22,018.

Is the 2021 Honda HR-V cheaper than MSRP?

Yes — its original MSRP was about $21,220, so a fair used price is roughly $1,765 below MSRP.

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

Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $19,799 in MT to $21,806 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.

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

There are about 46 days of national market supply for the 2021 Honda HR-V — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2021 Honda HR-V.

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

Negotiating leverage rates 39/100 (moderate). ~46 days of national supply and listings typically ~3% above fair price — moderate negotiating leverage.

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

The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $19,522–$20,371 — its $21,220 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.

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