2016 Honda CR-V Prices Paid and Buying Experiences

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  • dl12345dl12345 Member Posts: 2
    edited August 2016
    I was offered CRV EXL in Houston, TX

    $25100 +
    $900 destination+
    TT&L

    $28,200 OTD
    is this a good deal?
  • brian125brian125 Member Posts: 5,244
    edited August 2016
    dl12345

    your offer is in line with most good offers in your state . @1602 below invoice minus dealers doc fee charge.

    If losing this model and color is important to you buy asap otherwise hold out till the end of the month making your best deal.

    I'd Take a shot and tell dealer to knock off another 300 dollars and you buy today? Most likely dealer will agree or counter for the sale.

    Good luck

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

  • dl12345dl12345 Member Posts: 2
    Thanks! The finance dept was backed up, so they told us we could take it home and come back Monday( it was the last red one). 
  • MichaellMichaell Moderator Posts: 259,505
    dl12345 said:

    Thanks! The finance dept was backed up, so they told us we could take it home and come back Monday( it was the last red one). 

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  • jennnissanjennnissan Member Posts: 8
    edited August 2016
    CRV-SE in Massachusetts (01201)
    Unit Price: $23,701
    Fees (including doc): $568
    Tax (Massachusetts): $1506.19
    Out the door total: $25,775.19

    I've been to a lot of dealers and this is the lowest price I have found. Is it a good deal or can they go lower?
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    AWD I assume.

    Invoice is $25,169, MSRP is $26,745 and the TMV average price paid is $25,072.

    So yeah, even with the fees, it looks like a good price, about $1,500 below invoice. If most of those fees are doc fees, then maybe you could try for another $200 off. But I bet the dealer is done.

    Enjoy the new ride!
  • nicheelnicheel Member Posts: 20
    edited August 2016
    Lowest offer in Phoenix, AZ out of 5 dealerships
    85014
    CR-V SE, FWD (Red or White)
    MSRP $25445
    Savings -$2490
    Cash Price $22955
    Tax $1935
    Fees $899
    OTD $25789

    Is this a good deal or should I counter?
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    edited August 2016
    TMV is $23,622 so you're ~$667 below that (and ~$1,600 below invoice).

    It think that's a good quote for Phoenix - in my own very limited, non-Honda shopping, I haven't found dealers over there to be especially aggressive (or, er, transparent). Lots of car reviews from your part of the world aren't, er, encouraging either so mind the paperwork at closing and be prepared to walk if the deal changes.
  • cannibal869cannibal869 Member Posts: 1
    Good evening gents,

    Bought a new 2016 CRV AWD Touring at the end of last month.
    Couldn't find it in SoCal in the color I wanted (mountain air),
    so I ended up paying $240 for a plane ticket up to SFO so that I could pick one up and drive it back down the same day (there goes the break-in period LOL).

    selling price for the car itself $31,000
    Document processing $80
    added the KARR alarm $605
    and Phantom Footprints $99
    Sales tax: $2860.56
    Electronic vehicle registration $29
    total cash price: $34673.56

    Vehicle license fees: $207
    Registration / Transfer / Title fees: $102
    CA tire fee $8.75

    Subtotal: $34991.31 OTD (well, ok if you count the plane ticket it's like $35,231.31)

    Hopefully I didn't get too ripped off?? Seems like CA has a ton of fees and high sales tax.

  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    TMV is $31,776, so I'd say you did just fine.

    And it really is important to get the color you want. Congrats!

    (One good thing about California is that they limit the doc fees to $80).
  • anil1621anil1621 Member Posts: 2
    Hi

    I have been offered 26,550 USD (drive out price) and 24,770 (as the Sale Price) for CRV EX 2WD. Drive out price includes tax, title, license, accessories etc. The area is Dallas Fort Worth. Does this sound reasonable?

    Regards

    Anil
  • dallas_crvdallas_crv Member Posts: 12
    @anil1621, you can do better. I paid $25,550 OTD for a White CRV EX 2WD at Huggins Honda in North Richland Hills. I will IM you the contact information of the internet agent I worked with,
  • anil1621anil1621 Member Posts: 2
    Hi...thanks for the comments and sharing the agent details. Did the vehicle include the usual accessories/add - ons/the approx. 1,500 USD something pack
  • cell66cell66 Member Posts: 4
    stever said:

    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).

    My selling price is $21,699 including $900 destination fee.
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    Even better!
  • tbdin916tbdin916 Member Posts: 4
    Hello, Bought a New 2016 CRV EX FWD no add-ons MSRP $26,995; sell price $23,045 + $1,728 tax +$350 lic,doc fees etc Total OTD $25,123 (Nor Cal)
  • nicheelnicheel Member Posts: 20
    Are all these offers from Edmunds TMV or are people negotiating?
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    edited August 2016
    People posting here are "educated" and negotiating. Since TMV reflects the average price paid, folks are trying to be above average (okay, below average :) ).

    If you want a fair deal and hate negotiating, get a Price Promise certificate from a participating local dealer. Someone else will likely beat your deal, but you'll be in and out pretty quick without a lot of hassle.

    Since you're in Arizona, home of the so-so deals (like us in New Mexico and much of Texas), the good deals are harder to come by.
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    Congrats @tbdin916! And thanks for posting your numbers.
  • nicheelnicheel Member Posts: 20
    You are not kidding. I have purchased many vehicles and know how to negotiate. I just can't believe how bad these dealerships are. I had one dealership try to sell me the CRV SE for $31000! They claimed they added over $4000 in dealer upgrades. The sad part is people pay it.

    Are there dealerships in a "fair" state that will ship or any good dealers in CA or NV?
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    edited August 2016
    I hear that Nevada isn't all that great either and that some people in Vegas will buy a California car and get the dealership to drive it to the state line for delivery - supposedly that simplifies the tax situation. It shouldn't matter but the tax reciprocity agreements may wind up costing Nevadans extra.

    Typical shipping rate for cars is around $800 to $1,200.

    Best bet for me is to fly/drive but that takes time, and if the deal sours when you get there, you have to buy another ticket to get home. But if you have flexible work hours, like road trips and have lots of air miles....

    The other wrinkle about buying out of state is that your lemon law probably won't work and you'll have to rely on the old fitness of warranty type claims to get relief. Lemon laws were enacted to simplify the process but most of them have so many hoops they aren't all that consumer friendly anyway so it may not matter much in the end.
  • griffey07griffey07 Member Posts: 4
    Quote for $27400 + $200 doc + $50 title + Tax EX-L AWD. Indy area a good price? looks to be $1400 below invoice if I'm looking at this correctly.
  • ccheng93ccheng93 Member Posts: 7
    I got quote in NJ for 2016CRV EX AWD
    Price (Destination included) $24,807
    Tax7% 1736.49
    Documentation Fee $379
    Plus all others, OTD is $27089.04
    Is this a good price ?
    Visited three dealers all have best OTD 27k so far.
    Need some suggestions, thanks

    By the way , leasing quote same car, $3000 down pay ,12k m/y $215.83/month. How about this number ?
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    griffey07 said:

    Quote for $27400 + $200 doc + $50 title + Tax EX-L AWD. Indy area a good price? looks to be $1400 below invoice if I'm looking at this correctly.

    Invoice is $28,819 so yep, $1,400 below invoice and the fees are okay. Looking good (the TMV average is 28,545 for a 46209 zip, and those numbers include the $900 destination).

  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    Hi @ccheng93.

    Invoice is $26,526, MSRP is $28,195 and the TMV average is $26,218.

    From reports in here, parts of NJ should be more aggressive than many other places (like Indy). Your quote of $24,807 is $1,700 below invoice. That's good but your doc fees are a bit high.

    Dunno, you may want to shop the quote around if you want to try to whack the fees down to, say, $50. But if you're tired of shopping you're good enough to go.
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    Oops, sorry, forgot about your lease question. Try the leasing discussion for that - we have two mods who specialize in leasing.
  • brian125brian125 Member Posts: 5,244
    edited August 2016
    @ccheng93
    Post your leasing question in the CRV leasing forum. They will tell you if dealer applied the correct leasing numbers to this deal. Only pay taxes, dmv fee's , and dealers doc fee upfront. Any addition money added upfront could be lost if vehicle is totaled or stolen in the 1st 6 to 8 months.

    Let me look into your numbers

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

  • brian125brian125 Member Posts: 5,244
    @ccheng93
    If dealer used old Invoice pricing list of $26,526 w/ destination and not increase price of $26,619 ( 93 dollar increase ) your current deal is in the range of a OK deal for NJ @1719 below invoice minus the $379 doc fee. = $1340 below invoice . I think you could negotiate price further down . @stever smelled this one a mile away.

    If you could negotiate at the end of the month you will save more money. If models and stock are limited make deal sooner . This deal is $400 to 700 dollars off being a good deal in NJ . Make new learned numbers your new target price with all models desired. get more dealerships involved that have models, colors you like

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

  • shuyakshuyak Member Posts: 6
    Hi, our car was hit from behind a week ago. To our surprise, the insurance decided to total it and we need to shop for a car quickly.

    We have been looking at CRV and plan to wait till end of 2016 model year (end of September?) to pursue. Now we may have to move it up by a month.

    Can anyone help with what targeted below invoice ranges for both EX and Touring that we should aim for? EX is sufficient, but if there is good value for Touring, we like The added security features in Touring.

    Also, what kind of difference it may be if we waited till September (while borrowing a car from a family member)?

    We are in greater Boston area and plan to request internet quotes. Thanks for your help!
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    edited August 2016
    Bummer about the accident. Sounds like no one was hurt at least.

    The issue with waiting too much longer is that your color choice and selection shrinks.

    And double check 2017 prices; you may find that the price differential isn't all that bad to justify getting into a 2017.

    Okay, invoices can be found at this link. You may have to click on "See all 12 styles" to see the whole list.

    I assume you want AWD.

    Invoice for the EX is $26,526.

    Invoice for the Touring is $32,236.

    Both those numbers include the $900 destination.

    TMV is coming in around $500 less than invoice, so (since TMV is an average), I'd try for at least $1,500 invoice.

    (I'm curious about your user name since I spent some time at Shuyak Island State Park sea kayaking. Fond memories. Or maybe you're a Dana Stabenow fan?)
  • shuyakshuyak Member Posts: 6
    Thank you, Stever. So $1,500 below invoice will be a good target for both EX and Touring, yes, AWD. I do not find 2017 CRV available yet - just spy photos and speculations that have surfaced.

    Our Accord took the hit and we, luckily, walked away without injury. Honda really has good products.

    We adopted our beloved huskey over 20 years ago from a priest who named him shuyak after the island that we had to look up the map to locate. Must be beautiful.
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    Right, no firm word on when the 2017s will be out. Guess they will be a month or so late for your needs.

    And yeah, I'd aim for at least $1,500 for both trims. Or even more since the model year is winding down. And I'm seeing a good bit of inventory in your area - 674 EX models and 250 Tourings. Best bet is to start getting quotes and then shop the best ones around.

    Great dog story, and yeah, Shuyak is a pretty spot. And the mysteries featuring Kate Shuyak are good too.
  • osbornk1947osbornk1947 Member Posts: 9
    shuyak said:

    Hi, our car was hit from behind a week ago. To our surprise, the insurance decided to total it and we need to shop for a car quickly.

    We have been looking at CRV and plan to wait till end of 2016 model year (end of September?) to pursue. Now we may have to move it up by a month.

    Can anyone help with what targeted below invoice ranges for both EX and Touring that we should aim for? EX is sufficient, but if there is good value for Touring, we like The added security features in Touring.

    Also, what kind of difference it may be if we waited till September (while borrowing a car from a family member)?

    We are in greater Boston area and plan to request internet quotes. Thanks for your help!

    Why are you only considering the EX and Touring? I chose the EX-L because it has the features I like that the touring has but the EX doesn't. From the EX, the EX-L adds satellite radio, automatic temperature control, leather seats, roof rails and some other things. The only thing I would like to have that only the touring has is the memory seats. The additional cost of the touring was not worth it to me.

  • shuyakshuyak Member Posts: 6
    osbornk1947: We only want power seat and heated seat (really do not have use of sun roof, roof rack or navigation). EXL's Leather, dual climate control and auto dimming, etc. are good to have but not must.

    We are interested in the safety features (collision, departure, cruise, etc.) because this vehicle will be used to transport 90+ in-law, and perhaps grandchild in the next 2-3 years (we hope :smile: ) - elderly and baby are more fragile.

    We did look into Subaru outback and find its cost will likely be higher than CRV with similar options. Subaru has very limited supply and firmer cost in our area.

    Thank you.
  • idgystinks1idgystinks1 Member Posts: 44
    Folks evaluate this one. We have a firm cash offer of 18000 for our 2014 CRV EX and drive out price of $24,100 not tax for 2016 EX AWD White. Only add is tint and something called brake plus.
    This sounds pretty darn good to me. Price does include my $500 military from Honda.
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    You can appraise the 2014 at this link, but yeah, your cash offer for it seems good (without knowing your zip or the miles on it).

    TMV for a '16 EX AWD is $25,612 for a random (VA) zip code, so your drive out price sounds really good too.
  • crvshopper3crvshopper3 Member Posts: 1
    I am looking for some help on evaluating the best offer I have been given on a 2016 CRV EX-L AWD. I am in northern virginia and the best I have been quoted is $28K out the door. Is there much more room for me to negotiate or should I go with the best I have been offered...my time is worth something, right? I can get the same price for EX-L FWD with NAV but the NAV is something I have no value for and cannot imagine being valuable down the road on resale. I would appreciate anyone's thoughts on the deal I have been offered as well as if my hunch about the lack of value of NAV is correct. Thanks!

    By the way, inventories are noticeably dwindling for certain specs. Tough to find EX-L FWD models without NAV, which I would prefer. Lots of EX-L AWD. Touring models also are scarce and almost nonexistent in FWD.
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    TMV is $1,000 under invoice at $27,859.

    $28k out the door sounds good.

    The AWD will offer more value upon resale than the nav I think.

    And yeah, you can spend hours emailing and calling and haggling. Go for it. :)

    And thanks for the inventory report; sounds like the 2016s are selling out fast.
  • jvrsy86jvrsy86 Member Posts: 2
    I am in need of a new car and thinking on a 2016 crv exl 2wd no nav. I got a quote from a dealer for $28165 OTD (30022 taxes is 7%). Is this a good price when the 2017 models are coming out soon? How much cheaper do u guys think 2016 exl are gonna be around mid october? Also, i want a white or red one with beige interior and feel like its not gonna be available if i wait too long. But i can do without the purchase till mid oct... Send me ur opinions! :)
  • ransri1ransri1 Member Posts: 2
    I got a quote in Atlanta for a 2016 Honda CR-V EX-L FWD
    Price $25445
    Admin Fee $699
    Tax $1830
    Tag+Title $41
    Total OTD $ 28015

    Please let me know if this is a good quote.
  • idgystinks1idgystinks1 Member Posts: 44
    stever said:

    You can appraise the 2014 at this link, but yeah, your cash offer for it seems good (without knowing your zip or the miles on it).

    TMV for a '16 EX AWD is $25,612 for a random (VA) zip code, so your drive out price sounds really good too.

    OK thanks sir. My trade is like $18.2 so a cash offer of $18 from another dealer is pretty good. I am amazed that my OK dealer is able to post prices on his WEB page that are $1000 below TMV. There must be more incentives than us mortals know about to happily quote me $24.6 less .5 military or $24,100 drive out (taxes paid later). I guess I should buy it.
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    edited August 2016
    Oh sure, there's always been holdback. And there's dealer cash that we sometimes learn about (meaning Honda gives dealers x amount of dollars for every sale, and it's up to the dealer whether to share that incentive with customers or just keep it).

    And there's bonus money for hitting sales targets or getting good survey results and who knows what else. In addition to money, there may be cruises or other rewards, deals on loaners and demos and "free" special service tools or tech training.

    I still use invoice as a rule of thumb but it means less and less every year.

    Surprising tips for car shopping in Internet age (USA Today)

    Rest assured that even if a dealer appears to lose money selling a specific car to you, there's profit in the deal somewhere. :)
  • jvrsy86jvrsy86 Member Posts: 2
    edited August 2016
    ransri1 said:
    I got a quote in Atlanta for a 2016 Honda CR-V EX-L FWD Price $25445 Admin Fee $699 Tax $1830 Tag+Title $41 Total OTD $ 28015 Please let me know if this is a good quote.
    Can you share the dealer contact info? And also the price quote, i would greatly appreciate it. My email is [Email removed]. Thank you!!!
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    Please IM each other using the Profile tools - click on someone's member name and then click the Message link. That'll help foil the spammers. Thanks.
  • osbornk1947osbornk1947 Member Posts: 9
    shuyak said:

    osbornk1947: We only want power seat and heated seat (really do not have use of sun roof, roof rack or navigation). EXL's Leather, dual climate control and auto dimming, etc. are good to have but not must.

    We are interested in the safety features (collision, departure, cruise, etc.) because this vehicle will be used to transport 90+ in-law, and perhaps grandchild in the next 2-3 years (we hope :smile: ) - elderly and baby are more fragile.

    We did look into Subaru outback and find its cost will likely be higher than CRV with similar options. Subaru has very limited supply and firmer cost in our area.

    Thank you.

    I also considered the Subaru Outback and Forester before we bought out CRV. They were harder to find and didn't have the features we wanted. I did like the better visibility of the Forester.

    I had automatic temperature in a Park Avenue and Towncar before I bought an Impala without it. When I decided to trade the Impala, I chose a Kia Optima with automatic temperature control and leather seats that I missed on the prior cars. Leather seats work well for our grandchildren and our dog. Spills and dog hair cleans up much easier with leather.

    My 91 year old mother-in-law had to go to the doctor the other day and the CRV worked better for her than our previous cars. The seat was about the right height as she slid in on the leather seats from her walker.

  • osbornk1947osbornk1947 Member Posts: 9

    I am looking for some help on evaluating the best offer I have been given on a 2016 CRV EX-L AWD. I am in northern virginia and the best I have been quoted is $28K out the door. Is there much more room for me to negotiate or should I go with the best I have been offered...my time is worth something, right? I can get the same price for EX-L FWD with NAV but the NAV is something I have no value for and cannot imagine being valuable down the road on resale. I would appreciate anyone's thoughts on the deal I have been offered as well as if my hunch about the lack of value of NAV is correct. Thanks!

    By the way, inventories are noticeably dwindling for certain specs. Tough to find EX-L FWD models without NAV, which I would prefer. Lots of EX-L AWD. Touring models also are scarce and almost nonexistent in FWD.

    I don't think the NAV adds a thing to the resale and it might decrease the desirability. A map update costs as much or more than a reconditioned Garmin with lifetime updates. AWD is easier to sell and more valuable than a FWD since many people like me consider a FWD CUV/SUV as nothing more than a station wagon. I think the offer for the AWD EX-L to be reasonable if it is truly out the door. I once lived in Northern Virginia and
    quickly learned to be really careful with what the dealers say and what the real bottom line deal is.
  • ransri1ransri1 Member Posts: 2
    stever said:

    Please IM each other using the Profile tools - click on someone's member name and then click the Message link. That'll help foil the spammers. Thanks.

    Moderator, Can you please respond if this quote is good enough?

  • shuyakshuyak Member Posts: 6
    stever said:

    Bummer about the accident. Sounds like no one was hurt at least.

    The issue with waiting too much longer is that your color choice and selection shrinks.

    And double check 2017 prices; you may find that the price differential isn't all that bad to justify getting into a 2017.

    Okay, invoices can be found at this link. You may have to click on "See all 12 styles" to see the whole list.

    I assume you want AWD.

    Invoice for the EX is $26,526.

    Invoice for the Touring is $32,236.

    Both those numbers include the $900 destination.

    TMV is coming in around $500 less than invoice, so (since TMV is an average), I'd try for at least $1,500 invoice.

    (I'm curious about your user name since I spent some time at Shuyak Island State Park sea kayaking. Fond memories. Or maybe you're a Dana Stabenow fan?)

    Quotes are coming in, a few are very competitive at +/- $2,500 below invoice for both EX AWD and Touring AWD.
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    edited August 2016
    Sorry @ransri1, completely overlooked your post this morning.

    2016 Honda CR-V EX-L FWD in Atlanta
    Price $25445
    Admin Fee $699
    Tax $1830
    Tag+Title $41
    Total OTD $ 28015

    Invoice is $27,797, MSRP is $29,345 and TMV is $26,790.

    So your price is a good $2,300 below invoice and $1,200 below the TMV average price paid. That's terrific.

    Your admin fee is about $650 too high so there's where the dealer is making their profit. TTL is what it is.

    You could argue about the fees, or shop the quote, but I bet you won't do better down there.

    (all my numbers include destination btw).
  • shuyakshuyak Member Posts: 6

    shuyak said:

    osbornk1947: We only want power seat and heated seat (really do not have use of sun roof, roof rack or navigation). EXL's Leather, dual climate control and auto dimming, etc. are good to have but not must.

    We are interested in the safety features (collision, departure, cruise, etc.) because this vehicle will be used to transport 90+ in-law, and perhaps grandchild in the next 2-3 years (we hope :smile: ) - elderly and baby are more fragile.

    We did look into Subaru outback and find its cost will likely be higher than CRV with similar options. Subaru has very limited supply and firmer cost in our area.

    Thank you.

    I also considered the Subaru Outback and Forester before we bought out CRV. They were harder to find and didn't have the features we wanted. I did like the better visibility of the Forester.

    I had automatic temperature in a Park Avenue and Towncar before I bought an Impala without it. When I decided to trade the Impala, I chose a Kia Optima with automatic temperature control and leather seats that I missed on the prior cars. Leather seats work well for our grandchildren and our dog. Spills and dog hair cleans up much easier with leather.

    My 91 year old mother-in-law had to go to the doctor the other day and the CRV worked better for her than our previous cars. The seat was about the right height as she slid in on the leather seats from her walker.

    Though CRV might be a bit high for M-I-L (tested with a rental car), it is a overall better choice for us, and yes, dual climate controls are nice and we do like leather for easier cleaning (very hot if left under the sun though). With the competitive quotes we are getting, we are leaning toward Touring.
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