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Used 2019 Honda CR-V SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2019 Honda CR-V is offered in four trim levels and virtually no options. The base LX is decently equipped, but the EX comes with a substantial bump in desirability. It provides an abundance of equipment, including more advanced driver safety aids, and a better engine. The EX-L really just adds leather and a few choice niceties, while the more luxury-oriented Touring piles on the features.

Honda CR-V LX

The base LX comes with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine (184 horsepower, 180 pound-feet of torque) paired to a continuously variable automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. Although the LX is a base model, equipment is still generous with 17-inch alloy wheels, LED running lights, a rearview camera, automatic climate control, cruise control, a height-adjustable driver seat, Bluetooth, two USB ports, and a four-speaker audio system with a 5-inch color display. As with all CR-Vs, front-wheel drive is standard and all-wheel drive is optional. Honda's various advanced safety technologies are not offered on the LX, however.

Honda CR-V EX

The EX ups the ante with a more powerful turbocharged four-cylinder engine (190 hp, 179 lb-ft), remote start, 18-inch wheels, foglights, heated mirrors, rear privacy glass, a retractable cargo cover, keyless entry and start, an upgraded driver information display, a sunroof, dual-zone automatic climate control, a power-adjustable driver's seat and heated front seats.

Infotainment features include a 7-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Audio phone integration, satellite radio, an upgraded rearview camera and second-row USB charging ports. Numerous advanced safety features are also standard on the EX, including automatic high beams, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, lane keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, and forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking.

Honda CR-V EX-L

The EX-L's upgrades include a programmable-height power liftgate, driver-seat memory settings, leather upholstery, a power-adjustable passenger seat, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and an eight-speaker audio system with HD radio. A navigation system can be added and is the only factory option.

Honda CR-V Touring

The top-of-the-line Touring boasts LED headlights, dual chrome exhaust tips, roof rails, automatic wipers, hands-free functionality for the power liftgate, ambient interior lighting, the navigation system and a subwoofer for the audio system.

Which CR-V trim does Edmunds recommend?

First and foremost, skip the base model LX. It's fine, but the EX is the one to get. Its engine is more powerful and fuel-efficient, and you get a lot of extra features for a relatively modest price premium. We'd actually stay right there on the trim ladder, but if you want a few extra niceties — especially leather upholstery — stepping up to the EX-L still keeps the price reasonable.

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Minneapolis, MN
Vehicle
CR-V LX
CR-V EX
CR-V EX-L
CR-V Touring
Vehicle
LX
2.4L 4cyl CVT
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2 for sale near you
EX-L
1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT
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17 for sale near you
Touring
1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
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Not Available
standard
Satellite radio
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
Parking assistance
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Upholstery
cloth
cloth
leather
leather
Heated seats
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
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standard
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
184 hp @ 6,400 rpm
190 hp @ 5,600 rpm
190 hp @ 5,600 rpm
190 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Engine torque
180 lb-ft @ 3,900 rpm
179 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm
179 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm
179 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm
Engine displacement
2.4 l
1.5 l
1.5 l
1.5 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
Tire size
235/65R17
235/60R18
235/60R18
235/60R18
Wheel size
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
26 / 32 / 28 MPG
28 / 34 / 30 MPG
28 / 34 / 30 MPG
28 / 34 / 30 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
14.0 gal.
14.0 gal.
14.0 gal.
14.0 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
364 / 448 miles
392 / 476 miles
392 / 476 miles
392 / 476 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
37.4 ft.
37.4 ft.
37.4 ft.
37.4 ft.
Curb weight
3,307 lb.
3,358 lb.
3,377 lb.
3,397 lb.
Ground Clearance
7.8 in.
7.8 in.
7.8 in.
7.8 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
73.0 in.
73.0 in.
73.0 in.
73.0 in.
Height
66.1 in.
66.1 in.
66.1 in.
66.1 in.
Length
180.6 in.
180.6 in.
180.6 in.
180.6 in.
Wheelbase
104.7 in.
104.7 in.
104.7 in.
104.7 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
39.2 cu. ft.
39.2 cu. ft.
39.2 cu. ft.
39.2 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
40.1 in.
38.0 in.
38.0 in.
37.8 in.
Front Leg Room
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
Front Shoulder Room
57.9 in.
57.9 in.
57.9 in.
57.9 in.
Rear Head Room
39.2 in.
39.1 in.
39.1 in.
38.3 in.
Rear Leg Room
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
55.6 in.
55.6 in.
55.6 in.
55.6 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Black, cloth
Ivory, cloth
Gray, cloth
Ivory, cloth
Gray, cloth
Black, cloth
Gray, leather
Black, leather
Ivory, leather
Gray, leather
Black, leather
Ivory, leather
Exterior
Basque Red Pearl II
Crystal Black Pearl
Lunar Silver Metallic
Modern Steel Metallic
Platinum White Pearl
Obsidian Blue Pearl
Lunar Silver Metallic
Molten Lava Pearl
Gunmetal Metallic
Modern Steel Metallic
Platinum White Pearl
Obsidian Blue Pearl
Sandstorm Metallic
Basque Red Pearl II
Dark Olive Metallic
Crystal Black Pearl
Lunar Silver Metallic
Molten Lava Pearl
Gunmetal Metallic
Modern Steel Metallic
Platinum White Pearl
Obsidian Blue Pearl
Sandstorm Metallic
Basque Red Pearl II
Dark Olive Metallic
Crystal Black Pearl
Lunar Silver Metallic
Molten Lava Pearl
Gunmetal Metallic
Modern Steel Metallic
Platinum White Pearl
Obsidian Blue Pearl
Sandstorm Metallic
Basque Red Pearl II
Dark Olive Metallic
Crystal Black Pearl