Honda HR-V EX-L in Oklahoma City: what the top trim adds over the Sport
The Honda HR-V EX-L adds comfort and convenience equipment above the Sport, led by leather-trimmed seating, an 8-way power driver’s seat and a power moonroof, for the price step Honda publishes between the two trims. Bob Howard Honda in north Oklahoma City sells the HR-V, so you can see both trims and book a test drive online or by phone.
The EX-L starts at $30,350 against the Sport’s $28,300 in front-wheel drive, and at $31,850 against $29,800 with all-wheel drive. That step makes sense for an Oklahoma City driver who wants the extra seat comfort every day.
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.
The Honda HR-V EX-L adds leather seats, a power driver’s seat and a moonroof over the Sport
The clearest difference inside is the EX-L’s leather-trimmed seating (Honda Info Center, 2026). Leather is what sets the EX-L apart at the seat, and the wheels, audio and safety equipment show the rest of the gap between them.
What the Honda HR-V Sport and EX-L each include, for an Oklahoma City buyer
Both trims seat five and offer front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The wheels are the most visible equipment difference. Honda’s 2026 HR-V Features & Specs page lists 18-inch gloss black alloys on the Sport and 18-inch machine-finished alloys with Berlina Black inserts on the EX-L (Honda, 2026).
| Equipment | HR-V Sport | HR-V EX-L |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 18-inch gloss black alloys | 18-inch machine-finished alloys with Berlina Black inserts |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Front-row legroom | 41.9 inches | 41.9 inches |
| Drive layouts | Front-wheel or all-wheel drive | Front-wheel or all-wheel drive |
A driver who will not notice wheel finish can set that difference aside. The seat, audio and safety content carries the decision.
How much more does the Honda HR-V EX-L cost than the Sport?
The EX-L starts above the Sport in both drive layouts. Honda’s published 2026 starting prices put front-wheel drive at $30,350 on the EX-L and $28,300 on the Sport. All-wheel drive starts at $31,850 on the EX-L and $29,800 on the Sport.
| Drive layout | HR-V Sport starting MSRP | HR-V EX-L starting MSRP |
|---|---|---|
| Front-wheel drive | $28,300 | $30,350 |
| All-wheel drive | $29,800 | $31,850 |
Those are starting prices. Options, taxes and fees come on top, and the FAQ below covers the Oklahoma charges.
What is different inside the Honda HR-V EX-L cabin from the Sport?
Both trims seat five, and Honda’s 2026 seating information lists heated front seats as standard on the Sport and EX-L (Honda Info Center, 2026). The cabin difference therefore sits in the seat trim and the driver’s seat. The EX-L’s leather-trimmed seats come with an 8-way power adjustment for the driver.
Front legroom is 41.9 inches and second-row legroom is 37.7 inches on both trims. A passenger in the back does not gain or lose room by choosing the EX-L. A driver who spends daily time in the seat will notice the leather and the power adjustment more than a rear passenger will.
Which technology and safety features come on the HR-V EX-L and the Sport?
Both trims carry Blind Spot Information with Cross Traffic Monitor, both Honda Sensing features (Honda Info Center, 2026). The EX-L’s standard list adds Low-Speed Braking Control, another Honda Sensing feature (Honda Info Center, 2026).
Audio is the other clear step. The EX-L’s 180-watt system has eight speakers (Honda Info Center, 2026), and the Sport’s has six. For a daily commuter, the extra speakers matter most on long, quiet drives.
What are the HR-V EX-L’s mpg, drive options and cargo space compared with the Sport?
The 2026 HR-V’s EPA ratings are 26 mpg city, 32 highway and 28 combined in front-wheel drive, and 25 city, 30 highway and 27 combined in all-wheel drive (EPA, 2026). Those ratings follow the drive layout, and both trims come in the same two layouts. The drive you pick matters more to fuel use than the trim does.
Cargo room is the same behind the second row on both trims at 24.4 cubic feet. A buyer who hauls more than groceries should weigh that space alongside the seat and audio content.
Who should pay extra for the HR-V EX-L in Oklahoma City?
A driver who spends daily time in the seat and wants the EX-L’s leather trim should pay the step. A buyer who does not need that trim gets the Sport for less, and nothing in the Sport’s list leaves that buyer short on the daily drive.
Oklahoma City commutes are short on average. The mean travel time to work is 22.2 minutes (U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 American Community Survey five-year estimates). That is still a seat driven every workday, and seat comfort counts on each trip.
Both trims offer all-wheel drive, so a buyer who needs it does not have to choose the EX-L to get it.
How Bob Howard Honda compares with the other Honda dealers in Oklahoma City
Bob Howard Honda has more Google reviews than any other Honda dealer in this table.
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
What warranty comes with a new Honda HR-V EX-L?
Honda’s 2026 warranty booklet gives the HR-V a basic warranty of 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. Corrosion coverage runs 5 years with no mileage limit.
Is the Honda HR-V EX-L available with all-wheel drive?
Yes. The EX-L starts at $30,350 in front-wheel drive and at $31,850 with all-wheel drive. Those are the same two drive layouts the Sport comes in.
What other HR-V trims does Honda offer besides the Sport and EX-L?
The LX is the lowest-priced HR-V trim, starting at $26,500 in front-wheel drive and at $28,000 with all-wheel drive. The Sport and EX-L sit above it.
What taxes and fees apply to a new Honda HR-V in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma charges two state taxes on a vehicle purchase, including a motor vehicle excise tax of 3.25% of a new vehicle’s value under Title 68, Section 2103 (Oklahoma Statutes, Title 68, 2026). A dealer documentary fee sits on top, and Oklahoma sets no dollar cap on it (Oklahoma New Motor Vehicle Commission, 2026). Service Oklahoma’s fee schedule sets the full-year registration fee at $96.00 for a standard vehicle in years one through four (Service Oklahoma, 2026).
Can I trade in my car at Bob Howard Honda?
Yes. Our online trade tool gives an instant offer from your license plate, VIN, or make and model. The make-and-model route gives only a general estimate, which may change. An in-person trade appraisal needs no appointment, and we also buy cars outright, not only as trade-ins.
How Bob Howard Honda lets you drive the HR-V Sport and EX-L before you buy
Leather seating is a judgment you make by sitting in it, so the first step is a test drive of the HR-V. We sell the HR-V, so the seat you judge is one you can drive.
We hold 4.5 stars across 4,311 Google reviews, and 82% of them are five-star. In an August 2026 Google review, Tim N. wrote: “My most positive experience ever in buying a car. Aaron was extremely helpful start to finish. Highly recommend – this was my fourth time to buy a vehicle from Bob Howard.”
Book a test drive of the HR-V online or by phone at Bob Howard Honda on North Kelley Avenue, and bring your own commute.
Bob Howard Honda is where buyers weigh the EX-L’s leather trim against the Sport’s lower starting price, on the lot that sells the HR-V. Book a test drive online or by phone, and sit in 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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