Based on surveys of Consumer Reports members, the CR-V has average predicted overall owner satisfaction. While surveyed members are pleased with aspects such as comfort and driving experience, value stands out as a disappointment. When asked if they got what they wanted relative to the price paid, owners gave the CR-V the lowest rating. (Admittedly, others in the class also earn low marks for value from owners.) Beyond sticker price, this may have been influenced by pre-2026 models feeling plain inside and generally being light on “surprise and delight” features.
For buyers, this signals an area to give careful consideration to when shopping for a small SUV, and it’s a particular concern as prices rise across the segment—and the industry. The base LX 2WD version went from $30,100 in 2025 to $30,920 for 2026; destination charges remained at $1,395. The EX AWD configuration we tested went from $33,850 in 2025 to $34,650 for the new model year. (For contrast, the 2023 CR-V EX AWD we bought for testing stickered at $32,610. That translates to a $2,000 price increase from 2023 to 2026.)
