Honda CR-V, Passport, & Odyssey Named “Best Cars for the Money” by U.S. News & World Report

The 2021 Honda CR-V, Passport and Odyssey have each won U.S. News & World Report “Best Car for the Money” awards in the magazine’s 2021 new car rankings.

The Best Cars for the Money Awards methodology combines measures of quality and value to create an overall score. Quality is measured by the overall score a vehicle received in the U.S. News rankings.

The rankings compare cars based on safety, reliability, and a consensus of industry experts’ opinions. Value is measured by a combination of a vehicle’s five-year total cost of ownership and the average price paid for the vehicle at the time the awards are published.

2021 Honda CR-V: Best Compact SUV for the Money

“The 2021 CR-V is proof that a top-ranked car doesn’t have to be a budget buster,” said U.S. News & World Report Executive Editor Jaime Paige Deaton. “Critics and buyers alike love how easy the CR-V is to live with. Its low ownership costs are the perfect complement to the CR-V’s practicality.”

2021 Honda Passport: Best 2-Row SUV for the Money

“The 2021 Passport is the perfect example of a car that balances value and quality,” said Deaton. “Though it isn’t the least expensive SUV in its class, it offers great long-term value, with plenty of space and comfort, and strong recommendations from critics.”

2021 Honda Odyssey: Best Minivan for the Money

The Honda Odyssey triumphed in the minivan class. “Given how roomy and upscale the cabin on the Honda Odyssey is, you might be surprised to find that it’s not a budget buster,” Deaton noted. “While it’s not the cheapest minivan on the market, it does have the best combination of quality and value.”