Honda CR-V vs. Lexus RX 330
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Honda CR-V and Lexus RX 330 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Honda CR-V and the Lexus RX 330.
In comparing the Honda CR-V's and the Lexus RX 330's specifications and ratings, the Honda CR-V has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Lexus RX 330 has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Honda CR-V's and the Lexus RX 330's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2006 Honda CR-V ranges from $3,993 to $10,992 while a used 2006 Lexus RX 330 is priced between $4,949 to $12,784.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Honda CR-V’s base engine makes 156 horsepower, and the Lexus RX 330 base engine makes 223 horsepower. The CR-V is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 390 miles. The RX 330 is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 437 miles.This gives the Honda CR-V the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Lexus RX 330 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Lexus RX 330 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Honda CR-V, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, rear head room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Honda CR-V has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$20,990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
$20,684
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$16,495 - $25,420
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$37,065
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$7,177
Price Range:
$3,993 - $10,992
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
$6,193
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$5,163 - $7,942
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
77
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
169,245
# Good or Great Deals:
29
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$8,167
Price Range:
$4,949 - $12,784
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
33
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
168,867
# Good or Great Deals:
13
Honda CR-V Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.9 / 10
Reliability:
9.0 / 10
Retained Value:
8.6 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Lexus RX 330 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda CR-V
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus RX 330
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
17.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
3.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 17.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.3
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Honda CR-V Rankings
Ranking
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3 out of / 19Ranking
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43 out of / 67Lexus RX 330 Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Honda CR-V Trim Levels
EX, LX, Special Edition
Lexus RX 330 Trim Levels
Base
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
156 hp @ 5900 rpm
Torque:
160 foot-lbs @ 3600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
1500 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
223 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
238 foot-lbs @ 3600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
3500 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 26 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
300 / 390 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 23 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
323 / 437 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
33.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
139.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Cargo Space:
38.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
140.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3318 lbs
Width:
70.2 inches
Height:
66.2 inches
Length:
181 inches
Wheelbase:
103.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3860 lbs
Width:
72.6 inches
Height:
66.1 inches
Length:
186.2 inches
Wheelbase:
106.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P215/65R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Sahara Sand Metallic
Black
Nighthawk Black Pearl
Blue
Royal Blue Pearl
Red
Redondo Red Pearl
Silver
Alabaster Silver Metallic / Silver Moss Metallic
White
Taffeta White
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Bamboo Pearl / Savannah Metallic
Black
Black Onyx
Blue
Breakwater Blue Metallic / Neptune Blue Mica
Red
Not available
Silver
Millennium Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White
Gray
Flint Mica
Green
Black Forest Pearl
Interior Colors
Beige
Ivory
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black leather
Gray
Light Gray leather
White
Ivory leather