Should I buy 2014 CR-V LE-X or wait for 2015? Should I buy with Navigation?

janice678

I got a quote for CR-V EL-X with Navigation is $26,707 plus $2,185 registration fee. Without the navigation is $25,318. Are those prices good enough? Interest is .90% APY. Should I get one with navigation or have an outside company install it? Should I buy 2014 or wait for 2015 model? Thanks so much everyone for your inputs!

stever

You've found the CR-V Prices Paid discussion so you can compare notes on 2014 prices there. And check the prices here using the Make Model Year dropdown tabs at the top of the page.

The 2015s are out - some people like the deals on the last of the model year cars and others prefer to go with the newest new car they can get. Your color selection and option choices will be shrinking now that Honda (presumably) isn't shipping any more 2014s to the dealers.

And the navigation option. If you're going for one built into the dash, I'd go with the factory one from Honda. I'm not keen on a dealer or stereo shop hooking something aftermarket into the dash wiring.

If you just want nav and don't mind it hanging from a suction cup, it's hard to beat a Garmin or TomTom, especially one with free map updates. Some people just use a phone app and do fine that way.

janice678

Thanks so much! Your suggestions are very helpful!

westiemom

In checking with the dealers in this area both of them recommended not going with the Navigation. It does not always take you the most direct route and upgrades are in the forms of CDs that you have to purchase and they are not cheap....almost $200 each. They recommended a good after market GPS which I already have. This option is not cheap and you can buy one of the best GPS units on the market for much less. I am getting a 2015 but no navigation.