1. If the base price of an LX reaches the base price of a CX-5 (21,545) , I might just move on. Get the CX-5 or maybe patiently await something from Toyota in this segment. (Although the utility of the HR-V over the CX-5 is a strong pull for me.)I'm on the HRV, CX3, and Renegade forums, because I'm interested in cross-shopping. One thing that has my eyes rolling back in my head is the apparent willingness of many people to drop $32,000 for a Renegade Trailhawk. We're talking a B-segment economy car here, same as the HRV. Same class, more power, but granted vastly more off-road prowess.
So I'd like to pose another question. How much is too much? Let's limit it to the HRV. Assume you buy an HRV optioned the way you like. How much is too much?
For me, even the most heavily loaded HRV would drop out of contention somewhere north of $24,000.
So three questions:
1. How much is too much?
2. What do you consider "must have" options?
3. FWD or AWD?
Too much is probably the amount you are being paid for these surveys.I'm on the HRV, CX3, and Renegade forums, because I'm interested in cross-shopping. One thing that has my eyes rolling back in my head is the apparent willingness of many people to drop $32,000 for a Renegade Trailhawk. We're talking a B-segment economy car here, same as the HRV. Same class, more power, but granted vastly more off-road prowess.
So I'd like to pose another question. How much is too much? Let's limit it to the HRV. Assume you buy an HRV optioned the way you like. How much is too much?
For me, even the most heavily loaded HRV would drop out of contention somewhere north of $24,000.
So three questions:
1. How much is too much?
2. What do you consider "must have" options?
3. FWD or AWD?
since you didn't answer my question. Or maybe you work for AutoGuide.Actually, I wouldn't mind being a professional marketer. What an interesting job that would be. Go out and figure out why people make the decisions they do, and then try to convince the execs to build the cars people actually want. What a cool job.
Just remember, there will be list price and street price. I'd expect the range of MSRP to start at $18.5k for the LX manual. Very few of hose will be available, and no other trim will be manual. I'd expect the EX with leather in the $25k range, which is fine with me. That's the trim I'm going for unless they have a touring unexpectedly.
is it my imagination or I read somewhere that there won't be a manual?
the 500x, Renegade and Trax are both in the 21-22k USD range for basic trims with automatic transmissions and FWD. I expect this one to be on the same range or less with the CVT, if not I'll go for one of those others. I like the HR-V cargo capabilities but I am not willing to spend more for that where I can get a more off-road capable jeep or a 9 speed real automatic (not CVT) with the 500x for the same price
The Trax as a very weak engine and much lower efficiency so unless they give a lot of incentives in price I'll cross it out of my list too
I want to be in around 18.5 with an LX FWD. I think pricing on par with the Civic is fair since the HRV is smaller in size but bigger in utility.
20K for entry level and I am out.
AgreeI want a manual transmission with AWD, xenon headlights, and a premium stereo.
I'll pay $25k for an HR-V thusly equipped.
Please tell Honda marketing to provide that combination of features.
I just checked Edmunds.com for the 2015 Honda Fit and it is still selling for MSRP. I wonder how it takes for a new model to start to sell for less than MSRP.Just remember, there will be list price and street price. I'd expect the range of MSRP to start at $18.5k for the LX manual. Very few of hose will be available, and no other trim will be manual. I'd expect the EX with leather in the $25k range, which is fine with me. That's the trim I'm going for unless they have a touring unexpectedly.
