Used 2020 Honda CR-V for Sale nearOttawa, ON

How much does the 2020 Honda CR-V cost?

Prices have softened 10.93% compared to this time last year, making it a favourable time to shop this model year.

There are 730 listings available, which suggests healthy inventory for shoppers comparing trims and prices.

Is the 2020 Honda CR-V a good car?

Yes — the 2020 Honda CR-V earns a 4.6/5 user rating and a 7.5/10 expert rating. The model scores 8/10 across Performance, Form and function, Cost effectiveness, and Safety.

Owners consistently praise its spaciousness, excellent features, strong performance, advanced technology, and safety features at a fair price. The CR-V’s broad mainstream appeal also comes through in its comfortable, capable packaging and long-term success.

The trade-offs are familiar: the technology is dated, and the interior materials can feel cheap. Even so, the CR-V’s use case is clear — it suits you if you want a practical compact SUV that is easy to live with every day.

With 28.8% of listings marked as good or great deals, there is still meaningful value to be found if you shop carefully.

Is the 2020 Honda CR-V reliable?

Owners rate it 4.6/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

Owners describe it as dependable, with praise for its strong performance, safety features, and overall satisfaction over time. The CR-V’s well-sorted nature and long-running reputation also support confidence in everyday ownership.

Honda’s 1.5-litre turbocharged engine is presented as a well-matched powertrain, and the transmission is described as doing a credible imitation of a conventional automatic. That combination points to a drivetrain that should feel familiar and manageable in daily use.

For used buyers, the main long-term ownership risk is less about outright dependability and more about condition, maintenance history, and whether the vehicle has been affected by the recall noted for some examples.

What should I look for when buying a used 2020 Honda CR-V?

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The LX is the entry point, but it misses some of the nicer touches found higher up, including leather upholstery, larger wheels, a moonroof, roof rails, and the better headlights reserved for Touring and Black Edition. The Sport adds a more appealing equipment mix, while EX-L brings leather and other comfort upgrades.
• Powertrain: Every grade uses Honda’s 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder with 190 horsepower and a CVT. It is tuned for smooth, efficient everyday use rather than outright speed, and it feels especially quick once moving.
• Safety package: Honda Sensing is standard, with forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, lane departure warning, road departure mitigation, adaptive cruise control with lane-keeping assist, and automatic high beams. Blind-spot monitoring starts on Sport and above, while rear cross-traffic monitoring is limited to Touring and Black Edition.
• Infotainment: The standard 7-inch touchscreen is dated, and the system can be awkward to use. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, but the interface still feels less polished than newer rivals. Touring and Black Edition add navigation, and those trims also get a wireless phone charger.
• Fuel efficiency: FWD models are rated at 7.7 L/100 km combined, while AWD models are rated at 8.1 L/100 km combined.

Which 2020 Honda CR-V trim should I buy?

The 2020 Honda CR-V is offered in 5 trim levels: LX, Sport, EX-L, Touring, and Black Edition.

Here's the short version:

• LX: This is the least expensive way into the CR-V, but it is also the most stripped-back. It makes sense only if you want the lowest entry price and are comfortable giving up some of the nicer comfort and convenience features found higher up.
• Sport: This is the best-value trim for many shoppers because it adds a stronger equipment mix, including 19-inch wheels, a heated steering wheel, blind-spot display, a moonroof, and a 12-way power driver’s seat.
• EX-L: This trim is the comfort-focused choice, adding leather upholstery, heated rear outboard seats, wood-look inserts, and SiriusXM satellite radio capability.
• Touring: This is the more premium option, with navigation, a wireless phone charger, rain-sensing wipers, a panoramic moonroof, upgraded blind-spot monitoring, and LED headlights.
• Black Edition: This is the most fully loaded version, but it is mainly for shoppers who want the top trim’s extra cosmetic and convenience touches rather than the best value.

The safety package is standard across the lineup, but blind-spot monitoring starts on Sport and above, and rear cross-traffic monitoring is reserved for Touring and Black Edition.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2020 Honda CR-V?

This is a moderate market for selective buyers, with enough inventory to compare options and enough price movement to reward patience.

• Deal availability: 28.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 730 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 10.93% compared with last year.

If you find a listing below $25,083 CAD, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2020 Honda CR-V's resale value?

The current average of $25,083 CAD sits slightly below last year's $28,162 CAD.

That softer pricing can help you as a buyer today, but it also means a future seller may face a more competitive market if prices stay under pressure. The CR-V’s broad appeal and steady demand should still support resale strength, especially for well-kept examples with desirable equipment.

Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 4.6/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2020 Honda CR-V safe?

The 2020 Honda CR-V earned a five-star overall rating from NHTSA, with five stars in the frontal crash test, five in the side crash, and four stars in the rollover test. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety also awarded it a Top Safety Pick designation, with caveats for trims below Touring.

It earns an 8/10 safety score from our experts.

Honda Sensing is standard and includes forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking and pedestrian detection, lane departure warning and road departure mitigation, adaptive cruise control with lane-keeping assist, and automatic high beams. Blind-spot monitoring is limited to Sport and above, while rear cross-traffic monitoring is limited to Touring and Black Edition.

The main safety shortcoming is that the halogen headlights on trims below Touring scored only Marginal in IIHS testing. Touring and Black Edition address that with LED headlights.

Should I buy a 2020 Honda CR-V or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2020 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2020 if:

• 28.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 10.93% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.6/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• The 2020 brings engine and safety upgrades that improve fuel efficiency and value.

Consider the 2019 if:

• At $22,266 CAD, the 2019 costs less than the current year's $25,083 CAD average.
• It is refined, roomy, and historically reliable.

Consider the 2021 if:

• At $25,843 CAD, the 2021 costs more than the current year's $25,083 CAD average.
• It remains broadly popular and easy to understand.

The bottom line: The 2020 is the best all-around pick if you want the updated drivetrain and safety improvements without moving up to a newer, pricier year. If your budget is tighter, the 2019 is the value play; if you want to spend a bit more for a later model year, the 2021 remains a sensible alternative.

How does the 2020 Honda CR-V compare to the 2020 Toyota RAV4?

Our experts score the 2020 Honda CR-V 7.5/10 and the 2020 Toyota RAV4 8.7/10. The CR-V is the more fuel-efficient choice in city driving and has a lower average used price, while the RAV4 offers a stronger expert score and a slightly better highway figure. The RAV4 also has a higher share of good and great deals, so it may give you more shopping leverage even though it costs more on average.

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.