In the USA, Ford & Honda share similar parts. Certain sensors and such are made by Ford for Honda. I believe Ford & Honda to be of the same quality. Toyota seems over priced for me . I too am studying Honda the HR-V in particular. I plan on buying one new or lightly used and trying to research every aspect before I spend my hard earned money. I recommend you read these forms they have been of great help to me . Im leaning 75% toward Honda and 25% toward used American brand.