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Honda HR-V Depreciation & Resale Value
Buying a 2019 model instead of new saves roughly $6,024 off the original sticker.
The Honda HR-V is a subcompact crossover that emphasizes interior flexibility and low running costs.
Market context: The observed years cover the complete first-generation U.S. launch window through 2020.
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At a glance
Key takeaways
Biggest drop
2020→2019
+7.1% in one year
Smart-buy year
2019
~$17,796 median
Depreciation by Model Year
| Model year | Depreciation from MSRP |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 23.3% |
| 2019 | 30.4% |
| 2018 | 30.8% |
| 2017 | 35.5% |
| 2016 | 41.4% |
Based on 989 real used-car listings. Each listing's price is adjusted to a standard 12,000 mi/year for its age and compared to the vehicle's original MSRP; figures reflect a 5% asking-to-sale estimate.
Resale Value by Age
Estimated value of a typical Honda HR-V as it ages, from a ~$22,520 new price.
| Age | Retained | Est. value | Lost that year | Total lost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 yr | 99% | $22,293 | −$227 | −$227 |
| 2 yrs | 94% | $21,087 | −$1,206 | −$1,433 |
| 3 yrs | 89% | $19,946 | −$1,141 | −$2,574 |
| 4 yrs | 84% | $18,866 | −$1,080 | −$3,654 |
| 5 yrs | 79% | $17,845 | −$1,021 | −$4,675 |
| 6 yrs | 75% | $16,880 | −$965 | −$5,640 |
| 7 yrs | 71% | $15,966 | −$914 | −$6,554 |
| 8 yrs | 67% | $15,102 | −$864 | −$7,418 |
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Estimate a used HR-V's value from its year and mileage, using our depreciation model.
Estimated value
$15,950
about typical mileage
At 84,000 miles (about typical for a 7-year-old car, ~84,000 mi). Estimate only — actual value depends on condition, trim, options, and local demand.
Should You Buy a Used Honda HR-V?
If you're shopping for a Honda HR-V, it's an average bet for resale. The smartest pick is a 2019 (around $17,796) — it sits just past the steepest depreciation, so the first owner already absorbed the biggest loss. Favor the Sport trim for the best resale, and always pull a vehicle-history report before buying.
Pros
- Proven longevity — examples regularly list past 150,000 miles and still sell for around $12,444.
- The Sport trim holds its value best if resale matters to you.
Watch-outs
- The steepest single-year drop hits between 2020 and 2019 — buying brand-new costs you that loss.
What Affects Honda HR-V Resale Value
The steepest single-year drop happens between the 2020 and 2019 model years, when depreciation jumps 7.1% points. That makes the 2019 HR-V a value sweet spot — the previous owner absorbs the worst of the drop, and you still get a relatively recent car.
Not all trims age alike — the Sport retains the most value (~24.0% depreciation) and the EX-L w/Navi the least (~38.3%), a gap worth thousands when you resell.
Which Honda HR-V Trims Hold Value Best
Share of original MSRP retained, averaged across model years.
Sport
76% kept· 93 listings
LX
70.3% kept· 282 listings
EX
66.7% kept· 387 listings
EX-L
65.2% kept· 43 listings
Touring
62.5% kept· 27 listings
EX-L w/Navi
61.7% kept· 157 listings
How Long Does the Honda HR-V Last?
Mileage profile across 989 listings.
Over 100k mi
35.9%
Over 150k mi
5.5%
Highest mileage
248,454 mi
Price at 120k+ mi
$12,444
Roughly 35.9% of listed Honda HR-Vs have already crossed 100,000 miles, and 5.5% are past 150,000 — a sign these go the distance with maintenance.
Smartest Year to Buy
The 2019 Honda HR-V sits just past the steepest depreciation drop, with a typical asking price around $17,796 — about $6,024 off its original MSRP.
View 2019 details →Price & Depreciation by Year
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best year to buy a used Honda HR-V?
The 2019 HR-V is the value sweet spot: it sits just past the model's steepest one-year depreciation drop, so the first owner has already absorbed the biggest loss. Expect to pay around $17,796 for a typical example, and the Sport trim will hold its value best from there. As always, a well-maintained, accident-free example with average mileage for its age is worth paying a little more for than a cheap car with a questionable history. Whatever year you settle on, budget for a pre-purchase inspection — at a couple hundred dollars, it's the cheapest insurance against an expensive surprise down the road.
Which Honda HR-V trim holds its value best?
The Sport retains the most value, depreciating about 24.0% on average across model years in our data. Trim choice can swing resale by thousands of dollars over a few years, because desirable trims stay in demand on the used market while stripped-down or niche trims sell at a discount. It's also worth comparing the trim premium new versus used — a pricier trim sometimes depreciates enough to become the smarter used buy. If you expect to resell, the Sport is the safer bet; if you're keeping the car long-term, buy the trim with the features you actually want and worry less about resale.
Methodology
Depreciation is computed from 989 real used-car listings. Each listing's asking price is normalized to a standard 12,000 miles per year for the vehicle's age, adjusted by a 5% asking-to-sale estimate, and compared against the original base MSRP for that VIN's trim. Headline 1/3/5-year figures reflect a smoothed retention curve fitted across all model years (the typical trajectory); individual years in the table above can run above or below it with market conditions. Full methodology. Updated August 2026.