Dodge Durango vs Honda CR-V: Which Used Buy Wins?
As used buys (August 2026), the Dodge Durango typically lists for $34,445 against $32,120 for the Honda CR-V (same model years — 2024–2026 — national medians from live listings). The Honda CR-V takes fuel economy (28 MPG combined vs 17 MPG); the Honda CR-V leads on NCAP safety (4.9★ vs 4.0★ average). Overall medians mix very different trims — at the cheapest common trims it's the GT at $31,878 vs the LX at $28,726; see the trim-by-trim tables for a fair match. Every figure below is live market data, not book values.
Head to head
Trim-by-trim prices (last 4 model years)
A fair comparison matches equivalent trims, not overall medians. Like for like: at the cheapest common trims, the Dodge Durango GT ($31,878) faces the Honda CR-V LX ($28,726); the most common trims on the market are the GT (68.8% of Dodge Durango listings) and the EX-L (28.2% of Honda CR-V listings); at the top of the market, the GT HEMI ($47,265) faces the SPORT TOURING ($36,339). Share = portion of the model's trim-labeled used listings (a supply-side popularity signal: what the market actually stocks and sells most). “Cheapest”/“Priciest” mark the ends of the quotable trim range — trim ladders don't map one-to-one across brands, so this is not a factory base-model claim.
| Dodge Durango | Honda CR-V | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trim | Typical price | Share | Trim | Typical price | Share |
| SXT | $25,995 | 2.4% | LXCheapest | $28,726 | 9.3% |
| GTMost popularCheapest | $31,878 | 68.8% | EX | $30,853 | 19.7% |
| CITADEL | $37,171 | 1.5% | SPORT | $32,172 | 16.0% |
| R/T | $40,148 | 21.1% | EX-LMost popular | $32,998 | 28.2% |
| GT HEMIPriciest | $47,265 | 3.7% | SPORT-L | $35,003 | 14.2% |
| SRT 392 | $56,987 | 1.1% | SPORT TOURINGPriciest | $36,339 | 11.5% |
| SRT HELLCAT | $75,995 | 1.4% | TRAILSPORT | $39,038 | 1.1% |
Rows are aligned by price position (both sides sorted cheapest-first), not by equivalent equipment — trim names never map one-to-one across brands. Full per-trim detail (price ranges, mileage) is on each model's price page: Dodge Durango prices · Honda CR-V prices.
Used price by model year
| Year | Dodge Durango typical | Honda CR-V typical | Difference | Dodge Durango MPG | Honda CR-V MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $38,999 | $37,900 | Dodge Durango +$1,099 | 13–20 MPG | 29–40 MPG |
| 2025 | $34,445 | $33,376 | Dodge Durango +$1,069 | 13–20 MPG | 28–40 MPG |
| 2024 | $30,678 | $32,120 | Honda CR-V +$1,442 | 13–21 MPG | 29–40 MPG |
| 2023 | $33,092 | $30,249 | Dodge Durango +$2,843 | 13–21 MPG | 29–30 MPG |
| 2022 | $30,951 | $27,151 | Dodge Durango +$3,800 | 15–21 MPG | 29–30 MPG |
| 2021 | $26,894 | $24,998 | Dodge Durango +$1,896 | 13–21 MPG | 29–30 MPG |
| 2020 | $21,165 | $23,488 | Honda CR-V +$2,323 | 15–21 MPG | 29–30 MPG |
| 2019 | $18,995 | $21,062 | Honda CR-V +$2,067 | 15–21 MPG | 27–30 MPG |
| 2018 | $17,378 | $18,997 | Honda CR-V +$1,619 | 15–21 MPG | 27–30 MPG |
| 2017 | $14,895 | $17,995 | Honda CR-V +$3,100 | 17–21 MPG | 27–30 MPG |
| 2016 | $14,199 | $15,791 | Honda CR-V +$1,592 | 17–21 MPG | 27–29 MPG |
| 2015 | $11,999 | $14,644 | Honda CR-V +$2,645 | 16–20 MPG | 28–29 MPG |
| 2014 | $9,995 | $12,998 | Honda CR-V +$3,003 | 16–20 MPG | 25–26 MPG |
| 2013 | $9,270 | $11,992 | Honda CR-V +$2,722 | 15–19 MPG | 25–26 MPG |
| 2012 | $8,999 | $11,170 | Honda CR-V +$2,171 | 15–19 MPG | 25–26 MPG |
| 2011 | $7,995 | $9,495 | Honda CR-V +$1,500 | 15–19 MPG | 23–24 MPG |
| 2006 | $4,980 | $6,450 | Honda CR-V +$1,470 | 12–16 MPG | 21–23 MPG |
| 2005 | $5,705 | $5,950 | Honda CR-V +$245 | 14–16 MPG | 21–23 MPG |
| 2003 | $4,040 | $5,500 | Honda CR-V +$1,460 | 13–15 MPG | 21–22 MPG |
Typical price = national median asking price of live listings for that model year (August 2026); MPG = EPA combined range across rated versions.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to buy used — Dodge Durango or Honda CR-V?
Comparing the same model years (2024–2026), the Honda CR-V is cheaper: it typically lists for $32,120 versus $34,445 for the Dodge Durango (national medians, August 2026).
Which gets better fuel economy — Dodge Durango or Honda CR-V?
The Honda CR-V: its typical rated version returns 28 MPG combined versus 17 MPG for the Dodge Durango (median across EPA-rated versions of the compared years).
Which is safer — Dodge Durango or Honda CR-V?
By NCAP overall crash-test rating the Honda CR-V averages 4.9 of 5 stars across rated years versus 4.0 for the Dodge Durango. Always check the specific model year's rating in the table above.
Which is more reliable — Dodge Durango or Honda CR-V?
NHTSA lists an average of 5.2 recalls per model year for the Dodge Durango and 4.4 for the Honda CR-V — an edge for the Honda CR-V. Recall and complaint counts scale with sales volume, so treat them as context and check any specific car's VIN history.
Which trims should I actually compare?
Like for like: at the cheapest common trims, a Dodge Durango GT typically lists for $31,878 vs $28,726 for a Honda CR-V LX; the most common trims on the market are the GT ($31,878, 68.8% of Dodge Durango listings) and the EX-L ($32,998, 28.2% of Honda CR-V listings); at the top of the market, the GT HEMI ($47,265) faces the SPORT TOURING ($36,339). Overall medians hide this trim mix — use the trim tables above for a fair match. Trim names never map one-to-one across brands, so "cheapest" means the least expensive trim with a real market share, not the factory base.
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Dodge Durango — live listings & specs Honda CR-V — live listings & specs Dodge Durango prices by year Honda CR-V prices by year Dodge Durango MPG by year Honda CR-V MPG by year
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