The CR-V is offered in two trim levels, with a choice of two or four-wheel drive. Options are extremely limited; as Honda firmly believes that the fewer the options, the less a car costs to build. It's available with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.The base LX is well equipped for $18,900. It comes standard with air conditioning with micron filtration, AM/FM/cassette/CD stereo, cruise control, an adjustable steering column, power mirrors, power windows, power four-wheel-disc brakes, front and rear power outlets, and a removable folding picnic table. Also standard is an automatic transmission, which is an $800 option on other models.
A five-speed manual transmission is available on the four-wheel-drive LX ($19,300). With the automatic, the 4WD LX costs $20,100.
Side-impact air bags add $250. Aluminum wheels are available as a dealer-installed accessory.
EX comes with four-wheel drive only, and adds a premium stereo, anti-lock brakes, privacy glass, remote keyless entry, aluminum wheels, and a power moonroof. It lists for $21,600 with the five-speed manual, $22,400 with the automatic.