West Herr Honda of Lockport, at 6120 S Transit Rd in Lockport, NY, sells the 2027 Honda CR-V Hybrid, which Honda rates at 40 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and starts at $36,030 for the Sport Hybrid, while the 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is rated at 43 mpg combined and starts at $31,900 for the LE, both before destination. That is the honest headline: the RAV4 Hybrid costs less, uses less fuel and tows more, and the CR-V Hybrid answers with a better-equipped entry trim. The rest of this page puts both SUVs side by side for drivers in Lockport, Niagara Falls, North Tonawanda and across Niagara County.
Honda has moved the CR-V to the 2027 model year, while Toyota's published price list still carries the RAV4 Hybrid as a 2026 model, so West Herr Honda of Lockport compares the 2027 CR-V Hybrid with the 2026 RAV4 Hybrid. Prices are each manufacturer's starting MSRP before destination.
| 2027 Honda CR-V Hybrid | 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP, front-wheel drive | $36,030 (Sport Hybrid) | $31,900 (LE) |
| Starting MSRP, all-wheel drive | $37,530 (Sport Hybrid) | $33,300 (LE) |
| Destination charge | $1,550 | $1,595 |
| EPA combined mpg | 40 (FWD), 37 (AWD), 35 (TrailSport) | 43 (FWD), 42 (AWD) |
| Hybrid system horsepower | 204 hp | 226 hp (front-wheel drive) |
| Cargo behind the rear seat | 36.3 cu ft | 37.8 cu ft |
| Maximum towing | 1,000 lb on every hybrid trim | 1,750 lb (LE and FWD trims); up to 3,500 lb on select AWD trims |
| Hybrid battery warranty in New York | 10 years / 150,000 miles | 10 years / 150,000 miles |
| Heated front seats on the entry hybrid trim | Standard | Not standard on the LE |
The 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid LE starts at $31,900 with front-wheel drive and $33,300 with all-wheel drive, which is $4,130 and $4,230 below the 2027 Honda CR-V Sport Hybrid at $36,030 and $37,530. West Herr Honda of Lockport would rather show you that gap than hide it.
Fuel economy is the second place the RAV4 Hybrid comes out ahead, and the gap grows once you add all-wheel drive. The RAV4 Hybrid is rated at 42 mpg combined with all-wheel drive, while the CR-V Sport, Sport-L and Sport Touring Hybrid are rated at 37 mpg combined with all-wheel drive, a five-mpg difference that matters for a driver who commutes from Newfane or Medina every day. The RAV4 Hybrid also carries a little more behind its rear seat, 37.8 cubic feet against the CR-V Hybrid's 36.3.
Towing is the clearest difference. Honda rates every 2027 CR-V Hybrid at 1,000 pounds, while the RAV4 Hybrid tows 1,750 pounds in LE and front-wheel-drive trims and up to 3,500 pounds in select all-wheel-drive trims. If you trailer a fishing boat to the launch at Olcott on Lake Ontario, or a small camper along the Erie Canal, the RAV4 Hybrid's rating is a real advantage, and within the Honda lineup the gas CR-V, rated at 1,500 pounds, or a larger Honda SUV is the better choice.
The 2027 CR-V Sport Hybrid is the least expensive CR-V Hybrid, but it is not a stripped base model. Heated front seats, a power moonroof, a 10-way power driver's seat, dual-zone automatic climate control, remote engine start from the key fob, 18-inch wheels and Blind Spot Information with Rear Cross Traffic Monitor are standard on it, while Toyota's RAV4 Hybrid LE does not include heated front seats as standard. Part of the price difference at the bottom of each lineup is equipment, so West Herr Honda of Lockport suggests comparing trims feature for feature rather than starting price to starting price.
Every CR-V Hybrid uses Honda's two-motor hybrid system, which pairs a 2.0-liter engine with an electric drive motor rated at 247 lb-ft of torque for 204 total system horsepower, and the electric motor does most of the driving at low speeds. That is why the CR-V Hybrid's best fuel economy comes in stop-and-go driving on S Transit Rd and through downtown Lockport rather than at highway speed. The TrailSport Hybrid adds standard all-wheel drive and all-terrain tires for unplowed back roads and trailheads.
On battery coverage the two are even in New York: the CR-V Hybrid's hybrid battery is warranted for 10 years or 150,000 miles for vehicles sold in New York, the same term Toyota gives the RAV4 Hybrid's hybrid battery.
Both SUVs offer all-wheel drive with their hybrid powertrains. On the 2027 Honda CR-V Hybrid, Real-Time AWD is available on the Sport and Sport-L Hybrid and standard on the TrailSport and Sport Touring Hybrid, with a Snow drive mode, Hill Descent Control and 8.2 inches of ground clearance with all-wheel drive. All-wheel drive helps either hybrid get moving after lake-effect snow comes off Lake Ontario, but it does not help a vehicle stop or turn on ice, so West Herr Honda of Lockport recommends a dedicated set of winter tires for a Niagara County winter whichever hybrid you buy. One more honest detail: the CR-V Hybrid comes with a tire repair kit rather than a spare tire.
The 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is the better fit if the lowest starting price, the best all-wheel-drive fuel economy or towing more than 1,000 pounds is your priority. The 2027 Honda CR-V Hybrid is the better fit if you want heated seats, a moonroof and a power driver's seat without moving past the entry hybrid trim, or a TrailSport Hybrid with all-terrain tires from the factory. The way to settle it is a test drive on your own commute, whether that is S Transit Rd, Route 31 toward Gasport and Middleport, or Route 78 north to Newfane.
For the full CR-V Hybrid picture, including all four trims and their fuel economy, see the 2027 Honda CR-V Hybrid at West Herr Honda of Lockport.
West Herr Honda of Lockport charges a $175 documentation fee, the same at every West Herr store, to process your New York DMV title and registration paperwork, and the store does not require any dealer-installed add-ons on a new CR-V Hybrid. Protection products may be offered when you finance, but they are optional. West Herr Honda of Lockport keeps popular CR-V models and trims in stock, and if the trim or color you want isn't on the lot, the store can have it transferred in for no fee and with no commitment to buy.
West Herr Honda of Lockport is at 6120 S Transit Rd, Lockport, NY 14094, and serves drivers from Lockport, Niagara Falls, North Tonawanda, Lewiston, Wheatfield, Pendleton, Gasport, Newfane, Medina and Middleport. Call 716-810-1405. Sales is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Service is open Monday through Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Both are closed Sunday.
It depends on your priorities. The 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid starts at a lower price, is rated at up to 43 mpg combined and tows up to 3,500 pounds in select trims. The 2027 Honda CR-V Hybrid starts at $36,030 for the Sport Hybrid and includes heated front seats, a power moonroof and a 10-way power driver's seat as standard. West Herr Honda of Lockport recommends driving the CR-V Hybrid before you decide.
The 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is rated at 43 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 42 mpg with all-wheel drive. The 2027 Honda CR-V Hybrid is rated at 40 mpg combined with front-wheel drive, 37 mpg with all-wheel drive and 35 mpg for the TrailSport Hybrid, and Honda says those figures are based on 2026 EPA ratings.
The 2027 Honda CR-V Sport Hybrid starts at $36,030 with front-wheel drive and $37,530 with all-wheel drive, before Honda's $1,550 destination charge. The 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid LE starts at $31,900 and $33,300, before Toyota's $1,595 destination charge, so the gap is $4,130 with front-wheel drive and $4,230 with all-wheel drive. West Herr Honda of Lockport charges a $175 documentation fee to process your New York DMV title and registration paperwork.
Usually not. Honda rates every 2027 CR-V Hybrid at 1,000 pounds of towing capacity, while the 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid tows 1,750 pounds in LE and front-wheel-drive trims and up to 3,500 pounds in select all-wheel-drive trims. West Herr Honda of Lockport points shoppers who tow a boat or camper to the gas CR-V, rated at 1,500 pounds, or a larger Honda SUV.
For vehicles sold in New York, the 2027 Honda CR-V Hybrid's hybrid battery is warranted for 10 years or 150,000 miles, the same term Toyota gives the RAV4 Hybrid's hybrid battery. West Herr Honda of Lockport can walk you through the rest of Honda's warranty coverage at the store.
West Herr Honda of Lockport is at 6120 S Transit Rd in Lockport, NY 14094, and keeps popular CR-V Hybrid models and trims in stock. If the trim or color you want isn't on the lot, the store can have it transferred in for no fee and with no commitment to buy. Call 716-810-1405 to set up a test drive.
Honda prices are 2027 starting MSRPs before Honda's $1,550 destination charge. Toyota prices are 2026 starting MSRPs from Toyota's published price list dated 9/3/2026, before Toyota's $1,595 delivery, processing and handling fee. All prices exclude tax, title, registration and the $175 documentation fee. Honda fuel economy and specifications are from Honda's 2027 CR-V specifications release; Honda states the 2027 ratings are based on 2026 EPA ratings. Toyota figures are as published by Toyota for the 2026 RAV4 Hybrid. Your mileage will vary.
