2027 CR-V Trim Lineup Overview

The 2027 CR-V spans seven trims from $31,520 to $42,950, splitting cleanly into three gas trims built around value and a turbocharged engine, and four hybrid trims built around fuel economy, with standard AWD on TrailSport Hybrid and Sport Touring Hybrid.

Gas Trims: LX, EX, and EX-L

The gas lineup uses a 190-horsepower turbocharged 1.5-liter engine across all three trims, so the differences between LX, EX, and EX-L come down to comfort, convenience, and additional driver-assistance features rather than engine output.

All three gas trims share the identical 190-horsepower engine and core Honda Sensing features. The $2,030 jump from LX to EX and $4,280 jump from LX to EX-L buys comfort and convenience items plus additional driver-assistance equipment. EX adds Blind Spot Information with Cross Traffic Monitor, while EX-L also includes front and rear parking sensors and Low-Speed Braking Control. That is a meaningfully different value proposition than moving from a gas trim to a hybrid trim, where the price difference also gets you a more efficient powertrain.

A few specific differences worth calling out:

• LX includes core Honda Sensing features (Collision Mitigation Braking System, Road Departure Mitigation, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping Assist System, Traffic Sign Recognition) as standard, so you are not paying extra for those core features at any gas trim.
• EX adds a one-touch power moonroof and heated front seats, which matter more in a Wisconsin winter than in a mild climate.
• EX-L adds leather-trimmed seating, a power tailgate, front and rear parking sensors, and an upgraded 8-speaker, 320-watt audio system.

Hybrid Trims: Sport, Sport-L, TrailSport, and Sport Touring

The hybrid lineup runs a 204-horsepower two-motor hybrid system across all four trims, with Real Time AWD standard on TrailSport Hybrid and Sport Touring Hybrid, and available on Sport Hybrid and Sport-L Hybrid.

Sport Hybrid is the entry point into hybrid efficiency and the 204-horsepower powertrain. Sport-L Hybrid adds the comfort features found on the gas EX-L. Sport-L Hybrid FWD and TrailSport Hybrid are priced just $75 apart at starting MSRP, although TrailSport includes AWD and Sport-L's starting price is for FWD. TrailSport Hybrid and Sport Touring Hybrid are separated by $3,750 and built around different priorities, all-terrain tires versus premium technology and audio, which we cover in more detail in a separate TrailSport Hybrid guide if winter capability is your main question.

Trim Selection by Priority

If your main priority is price, LX and Sport Hybrid are the entry points into their respective powertrains. If your main priority is comfort and technology, EX-L and Sport Touring Hybrid sit at the top of their lineups. If your main priority is a factory combination of standard AWD and all-terrain tires, TrailSport Hybrid is the only trim that includes both; Sport Touring Hybrid also includes standard AWD, with all-season tires.

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What Affects Your Final Price

Starting MSRP is only the beginning of your actual price; destination charge, dealer-installed accessories, current incentives, and how you choose to finance or lease all move the number you actually pay.

Options, Packages, and Destination Charge

Every new CR-V carries a destination charge on top of the starting MSRP figures above, and that amount is set by Honda and applies regardless of which dealer you buy from. Beyond that, a handful of factors typically explain the gap between a trim's advertised starting price and what a specific vehicle on our lot is priced at:

• Genuine Honda accessories added by the dealership, such as all-weather floor mats, cargo mats, or splash guards, which are itemized separately from the vehicle's base price when not already included as standard equipment.
• Color selection, which can carry an additional charge for certain premium exterior paint colors; confirm the exact vehicle's window sticker.
• Regional market adjustments, which can move in either direction depending on current supply and demand for a specific trim.
• Current manufacturer incentives or dealer discounts, which change monthly and are worth confirming directly rather than assuming from an earlier visit or an outdated ad.

Financing, Leasing, and Verifying Current Incentives

Two buyers can pay meaningfully different amounts for the identical CR-V EX-L depending on whether they finance through Honda Financial Services, use outside financing, or lease instead of buy, because APR, lease money factor, and any manufacturer-subsidized rate change the total cost of ownership even when the vehicle price itself does not move. If you are choosing between two trims that are close in price, it is worth asking our finance team to run both scenarios with current rates before you decide, rather than comparing sticker prices alone.

Our finance team can walk you through:

• Current APR offers through Honda Financial Services, subject to approved credit.
• Lease terms, including mileage allowance and money factor, for shoppers who are not planning to keep the vehicle long-term.
• How a trade-in applies toward either a purchase or a lease down payment.

We recommend applying for financing before you finalize a trim decision, since your approved rate can occasionally make a mid-level trim more affordable monthly than you expected relative to the base trim. You can start that conversation through our dealership website or by calling our sales team at 262-822-3241, and our finance team can give you real numbers rather than a rough estimate once they see your specific situation.

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Regional Use Cases, Local Ownership, and Southeast Wisconsin Authority

Which 2027 CR-V trim makes sense often comes down to how you actually drive in Sturtevant, Racine, and Kenosha, not just which features look good on paper.

Matching Trim to Southeast Wisconsin Driving

A daily I-94 commuter running between Sturtevant and Milwaukee, largely on plowed and salted routes, gets most of the CR-V's core value from any trim, since Honda Sensing and the base powertrain are strong on every configuration. A family doing regular airport runs to General Mitchell International Airport, weekend trips on WI-31 / Green Bay Road toward Kenosha, or errands around Oak Creek and Franklin may lean toward EX-L or Sport-L Hybrid for the added comfort on longer drives. Drivers on rural roads west of Racine near Union Grove or Burlington, where plowing happens on a longer rotation, are the ones who tend to ask us most about TrailSport Hybrid specifically.

Road salt and freeze-thaw potholes affect every CR-V trim regardless of price point, which is why we treat seasonal service, not just trim selection, as part of getting real value out of any CR-V purchase in this market.

Our sales team at 1701 SE Frontage Rd can help you think through which trim actually matches your specific commute and driving conditions, rather than just upselling the next trim up. Call us at 262-822-3241, or stop by to compare an LX, an EX-L, and a TrailSport Hybrid side by side before you decide. Once you have your CR-V, our service department at 262-822-3246 can help you keep it running well through Southeast Wisconsin winters with battery testing, tire checks, and road salt inspections, following Honda's Maintenance Minder and the guidance for your vehicle and operating conditions.

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Forgotten Specs: The CR-V Details Most Reviews Skip

Most CR-V price comparisons focus on headline features like leather seats and sunroofs, but a few smaller specification differences actually affect day-to-day ownership more than shoppers expect.

A handful of details that rarely make it into a quick trim comparison but matter once you own the vehicle:

• Cargo volume differs between gas and hybrid trims, which matters if you regularly haul gear for winter sports, work equipment, or family trips. Honda lists 39.3 cubic feet behind the second row for gas trims, 36.3 for Sport Hybrid, Sport-L Hybrid, and TrailSport Hybrid, and 34.7 for Sport Touring Hybrid.
• The EX-L, Sport-L Hybrid, and TrailSport Hybrid include a 320-watt, 8-speaker audio system. LX has a 160-watt, 4-speaker system, EX and Sport Hybrid have a 240-watt, 6-speaker system, and Sport Touring Hybrid upgrades to a Bose premium system with 12 speakers.
• Wireless phone charging is standard starting at the LX trim, but charging speed and phone compatibility can vary, so it is worth testing with your specific phone during a test drive rather than assuming it works identically to your last vehicle.
• Maximum towing capacity differs by powertrain: Honda lists 1,500 pounds for gas CR-V trims and 1,000 pounds for hybrid trims when properly equipped. Towing requires accessory equipment; confirm the exact vehicle's requirements with Zeigler Honda of Racine rather than choosing on AWD availability alone.

The Cheapest Trim Is Not Always the Best Value

Chasing the lowest starting MSRP can cost more over time than choosing a mid-level trim, once you account for fuel savings, standard AWD, and the features you would otherwise add on later.

It is common to assume the LX trim is automatically the smartest financial choice simply because it carries the lowest sticker price. That is not always true once you run the full picture. A Sport Hybrid, for example, costs $4,510 more than an LX at the outset, but its 204-horsepower hybrid powertrain and better fuel economy can close a meaningful part of that gap over several years of ownership, depending on annual mileage, fuel prices, and city-versus-highway driving. AWD should be selected as a factory drivetrain configuration when buying the vehicle; it is not a normal dealer-installed upgrade for a front-wheel-drive LX. Buyers considering towing accessories or comfort upgrades should compare their installed cost and compatibility with the factory equipment available on other trims.

We are not suggesting the most expensive trim is automatically the right call either. The honest answer is that the "best value" trim depends entirely on your annual mileage, how long you plan to keep the vehicle, and which features you would actually use daily versus which ones sound good on a window sticker. We would rather walk you through that math specifically than tell you a single trim is objectively best for everyone.

Key Takeaways

• The 2027 CR-V spans seven trims from $31,520 (LX) to $42,950 (Sport Touring Hybrid), starting MSRP before destination charge and fees.
• All three gas trims share the same 190-hp turbocharged engine; all four hybrid trims share the same 204-hp two-motor hybrid system.
• Real Time AWD is standard on TrailSport Hybrid and Sport Touring Hybrid, and available on the other five trims.
• Financing and lease terms through Honda Financial Services can affect your real monthly cost as much as trim choice does.
• Contact Zeigler Honda of Racine at 1701 SE Frontage Rd in Sturtevant to confirm current 2027 CR-V availability by trim and color.

2027 Honda CR-V Price and Trim FAQs

What is the starting price of the 2027 Honda CR-V?

The 2027 CR-V starts at $31,520 for the LX trim, before destination charge, taxes, title, and fees. Pricing runs up to $42,950 for the top Sport Touring Hybrid trim. Current incentives and regional pricing can move these figures, so we recommend confirming exact current pricing with our sales team rather than budgeting around advertised MSRP alone.

What is the difference between CR-V EX-L and CR-V Sport Hybrid?

EX-L is a gas trim with a 190-horsepower turbocharged engine and leather-trimmed comfort features, while Sport Hybrid uses a 204-horsepower two-motor hybrid system with better fuel economy and cloth seating. Based on what we walk customers through most often, the decision usually comes down to whether better fuel economy (Sport Hybrid) or a lower starting price with leather seating and additional comfort features (EX-L) matters more for your specific driving habits.

Does every 2027 CR-V trim have AWD?

Every 2027 CR-V trim offers Real Time AWD, but it is only standard equipment on TrailSport Hybrid and Sport Touring Hybrid. On LX, EX, EX-L, Sport Hybrid, and Sport-L Hybrid, Real Time AWD is available as an upgrade over the standard front-wheel-drive configuration, which typically adds to the starting MSRP shown for that trim.

Is the CR-V Hybrid worth the extra cost over a gas CR-V?

It depends primarily on your annual mileage and how long you plan to keep the vehicle. Hybrid trims cost more upfront but deliver better fuel economy, so higher-mileage drivers can recover more of the upfront difference through fuel savings. The result also depends on fuel prices and city-versus-highway driving. Our sales team can run the math against your specific commute to give you a clearer answer than a general rule of thumb.

How do I find out what's currently in stock at your dealership?

The fastest way to check current 2027 CR-V listings is our new CR-V inventory page. Online listings can include vehicles with different availability statuses, so confirm the specific vehicle with our team. You can also call our sales team directly at 262-822-3241, and we can check current availability by trim and color while you are on the phone rather than making you guess from an online listing that may already be sold.