Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Panama City Honda CR-V VS RAV4


We love the Honda CR-V is and our Honda dealership of Panama City would like to point out some important differences between the Honda CR-V and it's biggest competitor, the Toyota RAV4. Proctor Honda dealer in Tallahassee near Panama City, FL wants you to make an informed decision about which car is right for your family.

Proctor Honda has been helping customers from the Tallahassee and Panama City area for years and achieving complete customer satisfaction is our promise to you. Our sales associates will give you all the information about the benefits each model has to offer.

Cost

The first thing to notice is the price difference between the Honda CR-V LX 2WD 5-speed automatic and the Toyota RAV4 Base I4. The RAV4 is about $130 more than the CR-V. When the vehicles are comparably equipped, the RAV4 costs about $150 more than the Accord. The destination charge on CR-V is $20 less than the RAV4. The ALG Residual Value after 36 months is 55% higher for the CR-V and after 60 months is 39% higher. Lastly the 5-year maintenance and repair costs are $63 less on the CR-V.

Standard Equipment

The Honda Accord comes standard with 180 Horsepower at 6800 rpms while the Camry's horsepower is slightly less at 179 and 6000 rpms. The following lists standard features on the Honda CR-V LX which ARE NOT available on the RAV4 I4:

  • Drive-by-Wire
  • Body Structure
  • Stereo Anti-Theft
  • Underseat Storage
  • Rear Seat Pass Through
  • Fog Lights (optional on the CR-V)
  • Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel (optional on the CR-V)
Floor mats come standard on the Honda CR-V and are optional on the RAV4.

Comfort, Design and Safety

The Honda CR-V is a little bit larger when it comes to headroom, hip-room in the front and back, legroom, and shoulder room. The CR-V received a 5 star rating on the NHTSA front passenger crash test, while the RAV4 only received 4 stars.

Our Tallahassee and Panama City Honda dealership, Proctor Honda, wants you to get more for your dollar. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to call or just stop by. We can be reached by phone at 888-355-4427 and we are located at 2373 West Tennessee St. Tallahassee, FL.

For more information about Proctor Honda, please visit our website www.proctorhonda.com

1 comment:

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