Honda CR-V EX-L in Oklahoma City: what it adds over the EX and who it fits
The Honda CR-V EX-L is the trim that steps up from the EX with leather-trimmed seating and the upper-level comfort and convenience features, and it fits the Oklahoma City driver who spends long hours in the car and wants that cabin. Bob Howard Honda at 13201 N Kelley Ave sells the new CR-V for the north Oklahoma City buyer making that choice.
Each CR-V trim comes in front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, so the trim and the drivetrain are two separate decisions.
Keep reading below, then schedule a test drive in Oklahoma City. Bringing your own numbers to the lot settles this faster than any spec sheet.
How much more does the CR-V EX-L cost than the EX?
Honda’s published 2026 pricing lists the CR-V EX-L at $35,400 with front-wheel drive and $36,900 with all-wheel drive. The EX starts at $33,150 with front-wheel drive and $34,650 with all-wheel drive. These are starting MSRPs, so options and the destination charge come on top of them.
Bob Howard Honda sells the new CR-V, and both prices above are the starting point for any EX or EX-L you look at with us.
CR-V trims at Bob Howard Honda: price, mpg and features side by side
Bob Howard Honda sells the new CR-V.
| Trim | Drive | Starting MSRP | Seats and display |
|---|---|---|---|
| CR-V EX | Front-wheel drive | $33,150 | Fabric seats, 7-inch display |
| CR-V EX | All-wheel drive | $34,650 | Fabric seats, 7-inch display |
| CR-V EX-L | Front-wheel drive | $35,400 | Leather seats, 10.2-inch display |
| CR-V EX-L | All-wheel drive | $36,900 | Leather seats, 10.2-inch display |
The EPA rates the gasoline CR-V with all-wheel drive at 27 city, 31 highway and 29 combined. The front-wheel-drive gasoline model is rated 28 city, 33 highway and 30 combined.
Who should step up to the CR-V EX-L in Oklahoma City?
The EX-L adds leather seats, a power tailgate with programmable height, front and rear parking sensors and low-speed braking control, all absent from the EX (CR-V EX-L trim differences guide, 2026). A driver who spends time behind the wheel gets the most from that cabin, and Oklahoma City workers average 22.2 minutes to get to work (US Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS five-year estimates).
The instrument panel steps up too. The EX-L has a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, where the EX has a 7-inch display (Honda Info Center, 2026).
The EX-L fits the Oklahoma City driver who wants those features and will use them every day. A driver who would rarely touch them is paying for equipment that sits unused.
Who should keep the savings and buy the CR-V EX?
The EX keeps the CR-V’s room for less money, so it suits the driver who does not need leather or the power tailgate.
An EX with all-wheel drive lists at $34,650, which is below the EX-L’s $35,400 starting price with front-wheel drive. A buyer who wants all-wheel drive and fewer extras can compare those two numbers directly.
The trade for the lower price is fabric seats and the 7-inch display. Bob Howard Honda sells the new CR-V, so ask for the EX by name when you visit.
What does AWD add to a CR-V EX-L in Oklahoma City?
On the EX-L, all-wheel drive lists at $36,900 against $35,400 for front-wheel drive. The EPA rates the gasoline CR-V with all-wheel drive at 27 city, 31 highway and 29 combined, against 28, 33 and 30 for the front-wheel-drive gasoline model.
Oklahoma City weather makes that choice real. The city set a new daily snowfall record of 4.4 inches on Jan. 25, according to the National Weather Service in Norman (The Oklahoman, 2026).
A buyer who drives through ice and snow every winter will value all-wheel drive. A buyer who sees little of either will prefer the better mpg and the lower starting price.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Honda CR-V EX-L come with Honda Sensing?
Yes. Honda Sensing, a suite of driver-assistive technologies, is standard on all CR-V trims, including the EX-L (Honda Info Center, 2026).
How much cargo space and seating does the CR-V EX-L have?
The EX-L (2WD) has 41.3 inches of legroom in row one and 41 inches in row two. The EX-L also carries 76.5 cubic feet of maximum cargo room with the rear seats folded (Edmunds, 2026).
What warranty comes with a new Honda CR-V EX-L?
Honda’s basic warranty covers 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. Corrosion coverage runs 5 years with no mileage limit.
Does Bob Howard Honda sell certified pre-owned CR-Vs?
Yes. We sell Honda Certified Pre-Owned vehicles and used CR-Vs. The certified program comes with an extended powertrain limited warranty and a bumper-to-bumper limited warranty, both backed by Honda.
What should you compare when getting CR-V EX-L quotes from Oklahoma City dealers?
Compare the trim, the drivetrain and the price on the same written quote, so every dealer prices the same CR-V EX-L. Oklahoma sets no dollar limit on a dealer documentary fee, so ask what that fee adds to the quote (Oklahoma New Motor Vehicle Commission, 2026). At Bob Howard Honda, you can start with a secure online finance application, and the payment calculator accepts a trade-in offer amount.
How Bob Howard Honda starts your CR-V EX-L finance application online
Choosing between the EX and the EX-L comes down to the cabin you want at a price you can carry, and the first step is a quote you can compare. Across 4,311 Google reviews we hold a 4.5-star rating, and 82 in 100 of those reviews give five stars. Of the five Honda dealers in this comparison, we have the most Google reviews.
| Dealer | Google rating | Google reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Bob Howard Honda | 4.5 | 4,311 |
| Battison Honda | 4.3 | 1,996 |
| Eskridge Honda | 4.5 | 1,425 |
| Fowler Honda | 4.2 | 866 |
| 6th Avenue Honda | 4.3 | 950 |
In a September 2026 Google review, Kent H. wrote: “I’ve purchased three vehicles from here, two new and one used. Steven is always my salesman and I send him a text and tell him what I’m to look for and show up at the agreed time to a line up of options. It’s always been so easy. The spot is always clean, which I appreciate, like super clean! They have coffee and stuff for you to fill your time with and place to plug-in and work if you’re waiting on service.”
We offer a secure online finance application, and the payment calculator accepts a trade-in offer amount. Bob Howard Honda is part of Group 1 Automotive, and you can start your CR-V EX-L application at 13201 N Kelley Ave in Oklahoma City.
Bob Howard Honda sells the new CR-V for Oklahoma City buyers comparing the EX with the EX-L. Leather seating and the upper-level features are what earn the EX-L its step-up. Test drives can be booked online or by phone, so you can drive both trims before you decide.
Bob Howard Honda answers this question against the specific vehicle in front of you rather than the model in general. Value your trade and get pre-approved online, then see us at our Oklahoma City showroom, or call (405) 753-8700.
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