Honda Cost to Own
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Across 5 Honda models, 5-year depreciation, fuel and national-average insurance run from about $24,474 for the Civic to $49,812 for the Pilot (75,000 miles). Depreciation is the biggest line for 4 of 5, and the Civic is cheapest to fuel at $9,161. New Honda models include Honda Maintenance Program.
Honda models compared
5 years, 75,000 miles, bought new. Total = depreciation + fuel + national-average insurance ($6,410).
| Model | Depreciation | Fuel / energy | 5-yr total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic | $8,903 | $9,161 | $24,474 |
| Accord | $10,303 | $9,891 | $26,604 |
| CR-V | $12,512 | $10,562 | $29,484 |
| Odyssey | $19,158 | $14,158 | $39,726 |
| Pilot | $28,570 | $14,832 | $49,812 |
— = no citable figure. Insurance varies by driver, location and coverage; see car insurance cost by state.
Honda maintenance schedule
Honda's published oil-change interval: set by the Maintenance Minder (oil-life monitor); no fixed mileage. Honda Maintenance Program: 1 year / 12,000 miles on 2026 models. We list the schedule rather than a dollar figure because Honda doesn't publish service prices.
Honda Maintenance Program
Term: 1 year / 12,000 miles on 2026 models (named in Honda's 2026 spec sheets; Honda Service Pass at its 2023 launch: first 2 years or 24,000 miles)
Covers: Service Pass covers select factory-scheduled maintenance as shown by the Maintenance Minder (oil and filter changes, tire rotation, multi-point inspection) at participating Honda dealers. It transfers to later owners while active and is valid in the U.S. only. The 2026 spec sheets name the program but don't describe what it covers.
Source: 2026 Honda Civic Sedan Specifications & Features (Honda newsroom)
Oil changes
Normal: Set by the Maintenance Minder (oil-life monitor); no fixed mileage. Change the oil at least every 12 months even if no Minder message appears.
Severe or special conditions: No fixed severe-service oil interval; the Maintenance Minder adjusts to driving conditions.
Source: 2025 Honda CR-V Maintenance Minder System (owner's manual excerpt)
| Interval | Items | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance Minder code A |
| 2025 Honda CR-V Maintenance Minder System (owner's manual excerpt) |
| Maintenance Minder code B |
| 2025 Honda CR-V Maintenance Minder System (owner's manual excerpt) |
| Sub-item 1 |
| 2025 Honda CR-V Maintenance Minder System (owner's manual excerpt) |
| Sub-item 2 |
| 2025 Honda CR-V Maintenance Minder System (owner's manual excerpt) |
| Sub-item 3 |
| 2025 Honda CR-V Maintenance Minder System (owner's manual excerpt) |
| Sub-item 4 |
| 2025 Honda CR-V Maintenance Minder System (owner's manual excerpt) |
| Sub-item 5 |
| 2025 Honda CR-V Maintenance Minder System (owner's manual excerpt) |
| Sub-item 6 (AWD) |
| 2025 Honda CR-V Maintenance Minder System (owner's manual excerpt) |
| Sub-item 7 / every 3 years |
| 2025 Honda CR-V Maintenance Minder System (owner's manual excerpt) |
| Tune-up (2026 spec sheets) |
| 2026 Honda Civic Sedan Specifications & Features (Honda newsroom) |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to own a Honda?
Across 5 Honda models, 5-year depreciation, fuel and national-average insurance run from about $24,474 for the Civic to $49,812 for the Pilot (75,000 miles). Depreciation is the biggest line for 4 of 5, and the Civic is cheapest to fuel at $9,161. New Honda models include Honda Maintenance Program.
Is Honda maintenance expensive?
Honda's published oil-change interval: set by the Maintenance Minder (oil-life monitor); no fixed mileage. Honda Maintenance Program: 1 year / 12,000 miles on 2026 models. We list the schedule rather than a dollar figure because Honda doesn't publish service prices.
Sources and method
Each model line follows the same formula as the model pages: depreciation from CarWhere’s used-market study, fuel from EPA ratings × EIA national prices, insurance from NAIC’s national average. Maintenance comes from the manufacturer’s own schedule.
- CarWhere car depreciation by model study — CarWhere Research (data as of 2026-10-25)
- Fuel economy data (vehicles.csv) — U.S. EPA / DOE, fueleconomy.gov
- Weekly U.S. retail gasoline and diesel prices — U.S. Energy Information Administration (week of November 2, 2026)
- Auto Insurance Database Report (average expenditure) — NAIC, via CarWhere state study (2023 data)
- 2025 Honda CR-V Maintenance Minder System (owner's manual excerpt) — Honda
- 2025 Honda Accord Sedan Maintenance Minder (gas) — Honda
- 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid Maintenance Minder — Honda
- 2025 Honda Civic Sedan Maintenance Minder System — Honda
- 2025 Honda Pilot Maintenance Minder System — Honda
- 2025 Honda Odyssey Maintenance Minder System — Honda
- 2026 Honda Civic Sedan Specifications & Features (Honda newsroom) — Honda
- 2026 Honda Odyssey Specifications & Features (Honda newsroom) — Honda
- New Honda Service Pass Delivers Two Years of Select Maintenance for 2023 Honda Models (Honda newsroom) — Honda