Honda HR-V Sport in Oklahoma City: what it adds over the LX

The 2026 Honda HR-V Sport adds 18-inch alloy wheels, roof rails, remote start, heated front seats, a 6-speaker audio system with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert over the LX. Honda lists the Sport at $28,300 and the LX at $26,500, both with front-wheel drive.

For an Oklahoma City buyer who wants those features, Bob Howard Honda at 13201 N Kelley Ave is the north-side store to buy them from. We sell the HR-V, and you can start your financing online before you visit.

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.

What does the Honda HR-V Sport add over the LX?

The HR-V Sport adds the comfort, convenience, audio and safety items that the LX leaves out. Outside, it adds 18-inch alloy wheels and roof rails. Inside, it adds heated front seats, remote start, a 6-speaker audio system and wireless CarPlay and Android Auto. On the road, it adds blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert.

Those are the differences that matter when you compare the two trims. The Sport does not change the basic vehicle. It adds equipment to the same HR-V, so the choice comes down to whether you will use what the Sport adds.

How much more does the HR-V Sport cost than the LX?

Honda’s 2026 pricing release sets the starting prices for each trim and drive type. The table shows them side by side.

Oklahoma adds two state taxes to a new vehicle purchase. A motor vehicle excise tax of 3.25% of the vehicle’s value comes first, and a 1.25% sales tax sits on top of it (Oklahoma Statutes, Title 68, Sections 2103 and 1355(2), 2026). Plan for both when you set a budget for either trim.

Our payment calculator accepts a trade-in offer amount. Enter your trade value and you can see how it changes the payment on either trim before you visit.

Are remote start and heated seats worth it in Oklahoma City?

Remote start and heated front seats are two of the items the Sport adds and the LX leaves out. Remote start runs the engine before you get in, so you are not sitting in a cold or hot cabin while it warms up or cools down. Heated front seats warm the driver and front passenger directly.

Whether they are worth the step up depends on how you will use them. If you start the car on cold mornings or wait in a parked car on hot afternoons, these two items do real work each day. If you usually drive straight into the car and out again, they may not justify the price difference on their own. Sit in each trim and try the controls yourself before you decide.

Does the HR-V Sport come with more safety features than the LX?

Yes. The Sport adds blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, which the LX does not include. Blind-spot monitoring warns you when a vehicle is in the lane beside you. Rear cross-traffic alert warns you when a vehicle approaches from the side while you back out of a space.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the 2026 Honda HR-V its Top Safety Pick+ award (IIHS, 2026). That award names the HR-V as a model rather than a trim, so it does not separate the LX from the Sport. The blind-spot and rear cross-traffic systems are what separate them.

What tech and audio does the HR-V Sport add?

The Sport adds a 6-speaker audio system and wireless CarPlay and Android Auto. Wireless connection lets you link your phone for navigation, calls and music without plugging it in. You still get the same core HR-V, so the upgrade is about how you hear, use and connect your phone.

Interior space does not change between the two trims. Honda’s 2026 figures list 5 seats, 41.9 inches of first-row legroom and 37.7 inches of second-row legroom for both the LX and the Sport. Both list 24.4 cubic feet of cargo behind the second row and 55.1 cubic feet of maximum cargo. If you want more passenger or cargo room, the trim will not get you there.

Does the HR-V Sport drive differently from the LX?

The engine figures Honda publishes for the LX are 158 horsepower and 138 lb-ft of torque, from a 2.0-liter four-cylinder with an automatic transmission that uses variable gear ratios. The drive type is the choice that changes fuel economy most. Honda’s 2026 EPA ratings show 26 city, 32 highway and 28 combined mpg for front-wheel drive. All-wheel drive rates 25 city, 30 highway and 27 combined mpg.

The EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $2,250 for front-wheel drive and $2,300 for all-wheel drive. If you drive mostly on the highway, front-wheel drive gives you the better fuel economy. If you want traction in wet or slick conditions, all-wheel drive costs a little more to run.

Why buy a Honda HR-V from Bob Howard Honda in Oklahoma City?

Bob Howard Honda on North Kelley Avenue holds a 4.5-star rating across 4,311 Google reviews, more than the city’s other two Honda stores combined. Of those reviews, 82 in 100 are five-star (Google, 2026). You can shop, value your trade and get pre-approved online, then finish in store.

In an August 2025 Google review, Bryan G. wrote: “It was great service! I was given every detail about my vehicle. Hector is a great salesman would recommend everyone to him! Also Felicia was fantastic getting me through the process as a first time buyer! Great experience overall! Thank you Bob Howard Honda! 👍” His visit covered the vehicle details and the purchase process from start to finish.

Nationally, 63% of car buyers say an ideal retail experience combines online and in-person steps, against 28% who want to buy everything online (Cox Automotive, Car Buyer Journey Study, 2026). That split is why you can start online and still do the signing in person. The store is part of Group 1 Automotive and sells new Honda, including the HR-V, CR-V, Pilot, Odyssey and Ridgeline.

Which HR-V trim fits an Oklahoma City buyer: LX or Sport?

The Sport fits an Oklahoma City buyer who wants the comfort, convenience, audio and safety items on the list above. The LX fits a buyer who wants the lower starting price and can do without them. Start by listing the features you would use every week, then compare that list against the starting prices.

If remote start, heated front seats, blind-spot monitoring and the upgraded audio are on your list, the Sport covers them. If they are not, the LX lets you keep the lower starting price. Either way, bring your trade. Our trade result is an instant offer, valid for seven days or up to 250 miles.

Frequently asked questions

Does the HR-V Sport come with all-wheel drive?

Yes. Honda lists the 2026 HR-V Sport with all-wheel drive at a starting price of $29,800. The front-wheel drive Sport starts at $28,300.

What is the starting price of the HR-V Sport in Oklahoma City?

Honda’s starting price for the 2026 HR-V Sport is $28,300 with front-wheel drive and $29,800 with all-wheel drive. The price you see at Bob Howard Honda depends on the vehicle and drive type you choose.

Can I get pre-approved for HR-V financing before I visit?

Yes. We offer a secure online finance application, so you can start your financing before you come in.

Does Bob Howard Honda offer leases on the HR-V?

Yes. We offer Honda leases alongside new and pre-owned financing. A lease on a new HR-V can end in a buyout, either partway through the term or when it finishes.

What warranty comes with a new HR-V?

According to Honda’s 2026 warranty booklet, the basic warranty covers 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. Corrosion coverage runs 5 years with no mileage limit. These terms apply to the whole HR-V line, not one trim.

How Bob Howard Honda puts pre-approval in a two-step online form

The Sport’s added features cost a published step up from the LX, and pre-approval is the one step you can settle before you visit North Kelley Avenue. Our pre-approval form has two steps and takes minutes, so you can start the financing conversation before you arrive. Our 4.5-star record backs that up.

Service amenities include calling a rideshare for you. The waiting area has a children’s play area, and we list free coffee, WiFi and work stations. If you are bringing a family along, that is the kind of visit it makes sense to plan.

Bob Howard Honda is where an Oklahoma City buyer can check the Sport’s features and price side by side before the visit. Start your online pre-approval, then bring your feature list to 13201 N Kelley Ave.

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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