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2016 Honda CR-V Prices Paid and Buying Experiences

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  • wit101wit101 Member Posts: 13
    Thanks @stever. Your feedback really helps and I must say it was quick.
  • derwoodindyderwoodindy Member Posts: 10
    Love these forums. Currently have a 05 Accord and looking to buy a CRV. Any advice for the Indianapolis market?

    Would be looking at AWD EX-L or Touring.

    I appreciate your time.
  • lk25000lk25000 Member Posts: 1
    edited August 2016
    Quote I received today in the Seattle area (Lynnwood) for a 2016 CR-V LX model:

    Price: $23,829
    Accessories $169 (door edge guards)
    Doc Fee $150
    License: $198
    Tax (I hate WA sales tax): $2423

    This seems pretty close to TMV. I am thinking of waiting until later in the year hoping for some additional incentives. What do ya'll think?
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    edited August 2016
    Sounds like you are going for the AWD with that price (and I only see three FWD LX models in our inventory for your area).

    Yes, your quote is ~$700 below invoice but that's just average for a 98037 zip.

    The problem you may run into is an ever decreasing selection. If you aren't picky about the color, then that's okay. I see 55 LX AWD models in stock and we likely miss a good many.

    I guess if you aren't in a big hurry then hang out and renew your quotes in 2 weeks as we near the end of August.

    There should be more incentives as the 2017s start arriving, and sales are slowing a little bit, but it's hard to predict how it's going to shake out.
  • juryan1juryan1 Member Posts: 4
    I am looking at buying an AWD SE by weeks end and have been bartering with local dealerships online. I have one offer for $25,500 OTD but I also received the following offer, which provides a breakdown of cost:

    016 Honda CR-V SE
    List $26,745
    EPRICE $23,663
    7% Tax $1,656.41
    DMV $200 (its estimated so you will get some of it back)
    NYS Inspection $10
    NYS Tire Fee $12.50
    Doc Fee $75

    Total OTD $25,616.91

    Looking at all of the websites online, this seems pretty reasonable, but I want to make sure it is before I pull the trigger. Also, I haven't bought a car in over a decade so do you know if dealerships are more willing to bring prices down if you actually go in and meet them face to face so they know your level of interest? Thanks in advance!
  • juryan1juryan1 Member Posts: 4
    Forgot to mention I am in zip code 12020, which is the 7% sales tax.
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    edited August 2016
    Looks very reasonable to me too @juryan1 - invoice is $25,169 and the TMV average price paid is just a skoosh less than that for your zip code.

    So your eprice is ~$1,500 below invoice.

    My numbers include the $900 destination.

    Your deal is similar to @leofromcd 's EX quote just a few days ago (link).
  • rzpacrzpac Member Posts: 7
    Just picked up a 2016 CR-V Touring AWD in the Baltimore, MD area:
    Negotiated Price: $30960
    Dealer Fees + tags, title: $595
    Sales Tax: $1695

    OTD: $33250

    How'd I do?
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    You beat invoice (and TMV) by ~$1,300. Not too shabby.

    Come back and see us in a few years for the next one. :)

    And congrats on the new ride!
  • juryan1juryan1 Member Posts: 4
    Stever, great news! I got an OTD quote for the AWD CR-V SE today of $25,300 for zip 12020. I don't have the exact price breakdown but this is $200 cheaper than the price I had earlier and this was all done with online bartering.... Thanks for your response and reassurance that I'm getting at least a decent deal.
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    Sweet!
  • funnyface2funnyface2 Member Posts: 4
    Thank you so much for all of your advice @stever. I bought my 2016 CR-V EX-L FWD for $28K OTD. We ended up going to the dealership with the free oil changes. I'm glad we went tonight, because the inventory is really limited due to the financing deal on CR-Vs. Just a word of caution to anyone waiting for Labor Day deals.
  • MichaellMichaell Moderator Posts: 258,897

    Thank you so much for all of your advice @stever. I bought my 2016 CR-V EX-L FWD for $28K OTD. We ended up going to the dealership with the free oil changes. I'm glad we went tonight, because the inventory is really limited due to the financing deal on CR-Vs. Just a word of caution to anyone waiting for Labor Day deals.

    Congrats!

    And yes, as inventory thins out folks are not going go get their primary (or secondary) color choices.

    And, dealers will be less willing to make a deal.

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  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454

    Thank you so much for all of your advice @stever. I bought my 2016 CR-V EX-L FWD for $28K OTD. We ended up going to the dealership with the free oil changes. I'm glad we went tonight, because the inventory is really limited due to the financing deal on CR-Vs. Just a word of caution to anyone waiting for Labor Day deals.

    Congrats, and thanks for the inventory report.
  • tliu2789tliu2789 Member Posts: 3
    edited August 2016
    I'm planning to buy a new 2016 CRV EX Urban Titanium in Las Vegas area. This is what I got from the dealer.

    2016 Honda CR-V EX
    List $26,895
    EPRICE $24,259
    8.14% Tax $1,974.68
    Doc Fee $499
    Total $26,732

    The dealer said it's possible to do the OTD at $25,500, if they can do it at that price is it a good deal? or should I wait till Labor day ?
  • MichaellMichaell Moderator Posts: 258,897
    tliu2789 said:

    I'm planning to buy a new 2016 CRV EX Urban Titanium in Las Vegas area. This is what I got from the dealer.

    2016 Honda CR-V EX
    List $26,895
    EPRICE $24,259
    8.14% Tax $1,974.68
    Doc Fee $499
    Total $26,732

    The dealer said it's possible to do the OTD at $25,500, if they can do it at that price is it a good deal? or should I wait till Labor day ?

    I'll let @stever comment on the price, but my .02 is that if you wait, the car you want may not be at the dealership.

    I've seen the following quote at many dealers over the years; I know it's meant to convey a sense of urgency, but there are times where it does apply:

    The car you are looking at today, and want to come back tomorrow to buy, is the same car that somebody looked at yesterday, and will come back today and buy.

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  • marathonlady4marathonlady4 Member Posts: 6
    I'm about to buy a 2016 CRV EX AWD in the 20905 zip code (DC Metro area) and was given the quote:

    24,370 then add $299 dealer processing, taxes and tags =
    $ 26,428.14 - Total OTR price

    Should I bite or can I go lower? Thanks!
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    @tliu2789, the TMV average for an EX FWD is $24,430. That's for a 89015 zip and you save around $50 on your color choice (white probably brings a premium there).

    So your Eprice is nothing special and your doc fees are about $450 too high (that's typical but still irritating).

    But, your dealer (smart dealer) is taking another $1,200 off the OTD price so I think you're golden. Go for it and enjoy the new ride!
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    edited August 2016

    I'm about to buy a 2016 CRV EX AWD in the 20905 zip code (DC Metro area) and was given the quote:

    24,370 then add $299 dealer processing, taxes and tags =
    $ 26,428.14 - Total OTR price

    Should I bite or can I go lower? Thanks!

    Hi @marathonlady4. TMV is $25,590. Invoice is $26,676 (including the $900 destination and a $150 ad fee).

    DC/NOVA is good buying country for CR-Vs with aggressive dealer pricing.

    Your selling price is ~$2,300 below invoice. That's good but first try $26,000 even OTD. :) For your area, it may even be worth it to shop the quote around. But you're doing fine as is.

    Good luck!

  • marathonlady4marathonlady4 Member Posts: 6
    Thanks for your help @stever!
  • kkkkkkkkkkkkkk Member Posts: 4
    Hi Stever,

    I am also looking for 2016 Honda CRV EX. Here is the quote I got for this one. Please let me know your thoughts.

    CRV EX

    INTERNET PRICE $22,768.00
    DEST CHARGE $880.00
    ACCESSORIES $1,203.00
    PAINT & FABRIC PROTECTION $299.00
    TRADE ALLOWANCE
    SUB TOTAL $25,150.00
    STATE SALES TAX(+) $1,571.88

    DEALER DOCUMENTARY FEE(+) $150.00

    TRADE PAYOFF(+)

    VEHICLE INSP. FEE (+) $39.50
    LICENSE$ TITLE $ (+) $99.55
    DEALER'S INVENTORY TAX $53.98
    CASH BALANCE ON VEHICLE(=) $27,064.91
    *This is includes the following accessories**
    Pro Pack:$799 (wheel locks, cargo tray, door edge guards, mudflaps)
    Rear Bumper Applique:$192
    All Season Floor Mats:$212
  • brian125brian125 Member Posts: 5,244
    edited August 2016
    kkkkkkk

    What state are you buying in ? 2wd or AWD model ? What accessories are you getting for $1203 ?

    The CRV EX, 2wd model Invoices for $24,502 plus 900 destination fee = 25,402

    Your above deal is a bad deal if you buy at that price ........... If you cant lower the selling price walk away.

    Dealer is price gouging you on all added accessories.

    You could buy all season mats on line for $105 and the rest of those added items for a fraction of what dealer is charging you. That is your room for negotiating down price

    23 Telluride SX-P X-Line, 23 Camry XSE

  • brian125brian125 Member Posts: 5,244
    edited August 2016
    Try to get all Honda dealers to match or beat accessory prices found on this website. These prices are as close to dealers invoice price on added accessories you could get.

    http://www.collegehillshonda.com/category/2015-2016-crv-accessories.html

    Another good site I use is http://www.cheaperhondaparts.com/

    All season Floor mats on this site sell for $100

    23 Telluride SX-P X-Line, 23 Camry XSE

  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    @brian125, the "K-Man" is in Houston. Not a great buying area. But didn't we get a recommendation for a good Houston dealer in the last week or so? Or maybe it was one in Dallas. Can't remember if it was for a Civic or Accord or something else.
  • brian125brian125 Member Posts: 5,244
    Houston.............Ouch............... that is the accessories price gouge state :angry:

    stever I think your right there was 1 or 2 dealers in Dallas where a Accord and Civic deal just went down.

    If I stumble across it when I go over to the Accord forum I will post it?

    23 Telluride SX-P X-Line, 23 Camry XSE

  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    edited August 2016
    @kkkkkkk, did I delete a dupe that wasn't a dupe? Sorry.

    Okay for the CR-V (assuming FWD in TX), we show invoice of $25,459, MSRP of $26,895 and the TMV average is $24,874. that's with destination but no accessories (ditto on what Brian125 said).

    Btw, our destination number is $900, not sure why the dealer whacked yours $20.

    Ignoring the accessories and junk fees, your selling price is $23,648. So that's almost $2,000 below invoice which by itself is a really good number for Texas. But the rest of the fees are hurting the price.
  • brian125brian125 Member Posts: 5,244
    edited August 2016
    Stever

    Were in between two price changes right now with Destination charge and Invoice pricing getting bumped up on all 2016 models . Usually happens around this time of the year.

    @stever Please look into and clarify for me I don't want to give one of our buyers the wrong price info and advise.

    What am I missing on your numbers ? Are you using a different price guide than what's showed on Edmunds .

    @Edmunds has the CRV, Ex fwd model invoiced at 24,409 plus 900 dest / charge = 25,309

    On the Invoice price a 2016 ex fwd model's new updated pricing is posted

    @nada / @cars.com for $24,502 / 24,503 excluding $900 destination. Old price was.............. $24,409

    23 Telluride SX-P X-Line, 23 Camry XSE

  • kkkkkkkkkkkkkk Member Posts: 4
    Thanks Stever. Yes. I am looking to buy 2 vehicles. 1 Odyssey SE and 1 CRV XE. They are not duplicates.

    Thank you so much for sending your prompt feedback. My negotiation area is in the accessories in both quotes. Other than that rest looks good then.

    Brian125 -> The price I got including bloated accessories price like Stever mentioned is $25,150. Without bloated accessories it is $23,648. Probably that is why Stever mentioned this is a good price in Houston area.
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    edited August 2016
    @brian125, it's really risky trusting my math (and my cut and paste skills). Let me take another look.....

    $24,409 + $900, right for us. When there's an ad fee it gets lumped into the total "invoice" price here and I often forget to mention that. The ad fee doesn't match the numbers you see at NADA and Cars.com though.

    I don't use other guides and yeah, sometimes we get behind (or ahead) of other sites updating info. I bet we are in the middle of updating those pages.

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  • brian125brian125 Member Posts: 5,244
    @Kbb.com as of last week is still waiting for conformation from Honda manufacturer on 2016 price increases. I'm assuming by @Nada web site they confirmed pricing.

    Here is the Nada link below so new 2016 buyers can jot them down.


    http://www.nadaguides.com/Cars/2016/Honda/CR-V

    23 Telluride SX-P X-Line, 23 Camry XSE

  • orpheus82orpheus82 Member Posts: 4
    I just got back from a dealership in the Maryland suburbs of DC. I picked up a 2016 CRV EX-L AWD for the following:
    Base Price of Vehicle: 26163.21
    Dealer Processing: 300
    Tax: 1407.79
    Tire Recycling Fee: 4
    Title Tax & Security Interest (I think that's what the fine print says): 120
    License Fee: 135
    Electronic Registration Fee: 20

    Total out the door price of 28150. Thanks for all the help and advice posted here!
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    Congrats!

    How's the 2016 inventory holding up in your area?

    And don't you already have a 2015 CR-V? :)
  • orpheus82orpheus82 Member Posts: 4
    Thanks Stever! I do indeed have a 2015, but my wife has laid claim to it. The inventory was low-ish. They had my trim in all the greys and silvers, but that was about it.
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    Thanks, @orpheus82.

    For anyone shopping, who is working off of MSRP instead of invoice? Invoice isn't such a great yardstick any more. (USA Today)
  • arlogarlog Member Posts: 2
    Hi,
    I am getting this pricing for a 2016 CR-V EX-L FWD, in San Diego zip code 92037.

    Car price: $26274
    Taxes & Fees: $2626

    Total OTD: $28900

    1. Am I getting a good deal, and shall I pull the trigger?
    2. Another dealer is offering me a very similar deal, but claims that they may be able to do even better if I come in to the dealership to check out their special Costco pricing. Not sure this is worth my time (this dealer is a 30-45 min drive away while the first one is closer) and I'm concerned it may be a ploy to get me in the dealership, without any significant price reduction. Do you think they can go much lower than this pricing with a Costco discount?

    Thanks in advance,
    Arlog
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    Your car price is $1,600 below invoice. ($27,886) The TMV average price paid is $27,256 for your zip so you're a good bit under the average too.

    California prices have gotten better but I don't think they are going to get much better than this.

    I had the impression that you could get Costco pricing from Costco, but I never really looked into it. From skimming a back issue of the Costco Connection, it looks like your first step is to go to costcoauto.com and build a car. Once you do that and select a car, you still have to visit a dealer.

    Before doing that, you may want to try getting an Edmunds Price Promise certificate and see what kind of number you get that way.
  • tliu2789tliu2789 Member Posts: 3
    Hi I got a quote from a local honda dealership (89117) for a 2016 CRV EX 2WD Urban Titanium 

    MSRP 26859
    price on tag 24291
    8.15% tax and 499 doc fee 
    total 26769 

    is this a good deal ? Thanks 
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    tliu2789 said:

    Hi I got a quote from a local honda dealership (89117) for a 2016 CRV EX 2WD Urban Titanium 

    MSRP 26859
    price on tag 24291
    8.15% tax and 499 doc fee 
    total 26769 

    is this a good deal ? Thanks 

    What happened to your $25,500 OTD quote? Was the dealer lying?

    Same answer as before.

    Average price and high doc fees. I would have guessed that Vegas dealers would have been a bit more aggressive, what with the housing prices still being in the dumps there. You might want to look into buying from a California dealer and having them deliver the car to the state line to avoid hassle with the sales taxes.
  • jmm5jmm5 Member Posts: 9
    rzpac said:

    Just picked up a 2016 CR-V Touring AWD in the Baltimore, MD area:
    Negotiated Price: $30960
    Dealer Fees + tags, title: $595
    Sales Tax: $1695

    OTD: $33250

    How'd I do?

    Unfortunately, not so great. I got the same vehicle a few weeks ago for $32,300 OTD in Westminster (that is also in the Baltimore area for the non-Marylanders). See my post on 7/22 for the details. This was a straight purchase with no trade-in and no dealer-installed options on the vehicle. I did also get the 0.9% financing since that was better than PenFed.
  • tliu2789tliu2789 Member Posts: 3
    stever said:
    Hi I got a quote from a local honda dealership (89117) for a 2016 CRV EX 2WD Urban Titanium 

    MSRP 26859
    price on tag 24291
    8.15% tax and 499 doc fee 
    total 26769 

    is this a good deal ? Thanks 
    What happened to your $25,500 OTD quote? Was the dealer lying? Same answer as before. Average price and high doc fees. I would have guessed that Vegas dealers would have been a bit more aggressive, what with the housing prices still being in the dumps there. You might want to look into buying from a California dealer and having them deliver the car to the state line to avoid hassle with the sales taxes.
    Yeah we went to the dealership yesterday and they said they couldn't do it. They said the lowest they can do for that model is 28201 otd. I actually thinking about going to LA to see what price they can do. Thank you for ur advice!! 
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    Good excuse for a road trip. :)
  • arlogarlog Member Posts: 2
    Thank you for your help and advice, @stever!
  • hs89712hs89712 Member Posts: 1
    Just got a 2016 CR-V AWD EX-L w/ Nav in Urban Titanium in the Hartford, CT area:

    Price including destination: $28,242
    Doc, tag fees: $663 (high, but used it to negotiate a very good trade-in)
    Tax: $1,444.05

    Total: $30,349.05
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    Congrats @hs89712 - Urban titanium is turning out to be a popular color.
  • tacolover42tacolover42 Member Posts: 1
    Getting a few dealerships to provide me some quotes for a 2016 CRV EX AWD in NJ..lowest OTD I got was $27k. Any chance I can get that down further?
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    @brian125 can help you with NJ dealers - click on his name and then start skimming his comments.

    OTD is a good way to negotiate, but it helps us to know what your selling prices is and what kind of fees you are looking at. So please take a minute and break you deal down for us.
  • cell66cell66 Member Posts: 4
    edited August 2016
    I got a quote for CRV FWD SE 2016 in DFW area, TX.
    MSRPw/accessories $26,541
    Discount -$4,842
    Your Price $21,699
    Taxes $1410.44
    Lic & Reg $187.25
    Doc Fee $150.00
    Drive Out $23,446.69
    That includes:
    1. Destination Fees
    2. Window Tint & Pinstripes(with lifetime warranty)
    3. Nitrogen Tire Inflation
    4. Genuine Honda Protection Pkg (wheel locks, splash guards, cargo tray)
    5. Free Car Washes for Life
    6. First Scheduled Oil Change for Free
    7. Tax, title, & license
    8. 24-hour Honda Roadside Assistance

    Is that good deal?
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    Your selling price is $22,599 including the $900 destination). MSRP before any options is $25,445.

    Invoice is $24,102 and the TMV average price paid is $23,486.

    So $1,500 below invoice and ~$900 below the average. Pretty good for Texas.

    (All my numbers include the $900 destination).

  • mcamp18mcamp18 Member Posts: 2
    Looking at a CVR EX-L AWD in Philly suburbs. Price quoted 27,088 which includes destination charge.
    Just tax and tags OTD.
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    Hi @mcamp18, invoice is $28,819, MSRP is $30,645 and the True Market Value average price paid for a Philly zip is $28,066.

    So the average buyers is getting ~$700 below invoice.

    Your quote is another $1,000 below that, or $1,700 below invoice.

    Looking good from here.
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