Honda CR-V or Acura RDX: which fits Egg Harbor Township buyers?
The Honda CR-V fits an Egg Harbor Township buyer who wants room, fuel economy, and a lower cost to own, and it fits a family or a daily commuter better than almost any other compact SUV on our lot. The Acura RDX fits the buyer who wants more power and a luxury badge: it makes 272 hp, returns 23 mpg combined, and starts at $45,100 (Acura, 2026).
Keep reading below, then schedule a test drive in Egg Harbor Township. Bringing your own numbers to the lot settles this faster than any spec sheet.
A hybrid CR-V gives an Egg Harbor Township commuter 35 to 40 mpg combined
If your week is mostly the drive between Atlantic City, Egg Harbor Township, and the shore towns around them, the hybrid CR-V is the version to look at. The EPA certifies the hybrid at 35 to 40 mpg combined, against 29 to 30 mpg combined for the gasoline CR-V. That is a gap of at least five miles on every gallon, and a commuter feels it at the pump every week.
Power is not the price of that saving. The CR-V makes 190 hp to 204 hp depending on trim, against 272 hp in the RDX, which is plenty for merging onto the Atlantic City Expressway or pulling away from a light on Tilton Road. The hybrid trims carry the higher figure in that range.
A shorter, lighter week of driving changes the math. A buyer who logs few miles can take the gasoline CR-V and pay less up front, since the lowest suggested price in the lineup is the LX (2WD) at $30,920. A buyer who drives every day should weigh the hybrid’s 35 to 40 mpg against its higher suggested price, because the fuel savings add up with every trip.
Egg Harbor Township families get 71.8 to 76.5 cu ft of cargo room in the CR-V
For a family in Atlantic City, the CR-V’s space does the deciding. Maximum cargo runs from 71.8 cu ft to 76.5 cu ft with the second row folded, and second-row legroom is 41 in. That is room for a stroller and a week of groceries, or for adults who ride in back on the way to a game or a dinner.
Cargo behind the second row, the space you use every day with the seats up, is 34.7 cu ft to 39.3 cu ft in the CR-V and 29.5 cu ft in the RDX, whose second-row legroom is 38 in. The folded-seat numbers matter on the weekend trip to the hardware store or the move-in day at college. The seats-up numbers matter on the Tuesday school run.
The family that needs a third row is shopping a bigger vehicle, and our Honda Pilot and Odyssey are built for that. For the family that needs good room and a manageable footprint in an Atlantic County parking lot, the CR-V is the right size.
Heavy trailers from Egg Harbor Township need a bigger Honda
Properly equipped, the CR-V is rated by the manufacturer to tow 1,000 lbs to 1,500 lbs, and the RDX is rated for 1,500 lbs. That covers a small utility trailer or a pair of bikes and gear. It does not cover a boat on a trailer headed out of Atlantic City for the weekend.
If your plans involve more weight than that, we would point you to the Ridgeline, Passport, or Pilot rather than stretch a CR-V past its rating. A buyer who tows lightly or not at all gets everything they need from the CR-V.
Ground clearance runs 7.8 in to 8.2 in across the lineup, which is enough to handle curbs, rough parking lots, and the occasional snowy road without feeling like a truck to drive.
The CR-V and RDX figures an Egg Harbor Township buyer weighs, side by side
| Figure | Honda CR-V, 2026 | Acura RDX, 2026 | What it means in Egg Harbor Township |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPA combined mpg, hybrid | 35 to 40 | No hybrid offered | Fewer fill-ups on a daily commute |
| EPA combined mpg, gasoline | 29 to 30 | 23 | Lower price of entry, steady economy |
| Horsepower | 190 hp to 204 hp | 272 hp | Confident highway merging |
| Cargo behind the second row | 34.7 to 39.3 cu ft | 29.5 cu ft | Room for a family’s gear |
| Second-row legroom | 41 in | 38 in | Adults fit in back |
| Maximum towing | 1,000 to 1,500 lbs | 1,500 lbs | Light trailers only |
| Suggested price | $30,920 to $42,550 | $45,100 to $54,850 | The CR-V costs less at every trim |
Every CR-V trim, $30,920 to $42,550, sits under New Jersey’s luxury surcharge
The manufacturer’s suggested prices for the 2026 CR-V run from $30,920 to $42,550 across 12 trims, and the LX (2WD) is the lowest. Those are the manufacturer’s suggested prices, not our price, and they exclude tax, title, license, and fees.
Every CR-V trim’s suggested price sits below $45,000, and every CR-V is rated well above 19 mpg. That matters in New Jersey, which adds a one-time 0.4% fee on new passenger automobiles priced at $45,000 or more or rated under 19 miles per gallon (New Jersey Division of Taxation, 2026). The RDX starts at $45,100 and reaches $54,850 with the A-Spec Advance Package (Acura, 2026), so a new RDX meets the $45,000 line.
The CR-V also holds its value. The 2026 CR-V won a Kelley Blue Book Best Resale Value award as the top compact SUV, with a projected 53.2% five-year resale value (Kelley Blue Book, 2026). For a buyer in Atlantic County who plans to keep the car for years and sell or trade it later, that is money back in your pocket.
The CR-V’s warranty is 3 years or 36,000 miles basic and 5 years or 60,000 miles on the powertrain, whichever comes first in each case. The RDX carries a 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty and a 6-year/70,000-mile powertrain warranty (Acura, 2026).
What we do for an Egg Harbor Township buyer deciding on a CR-V
We run our new, used, and certified pre-owned Honda lineup, our service, and our financing in one store on Tilton Road, so the decision does not get passed around. You can reserve a test drive online or by phone, and you can fill out a secure finance application online before you visit. If the CR-V you want is not on the lot, we offer custom factory orders for new Hondas.
Ownership is where our people earn their keep. We have in-house parts, tire, and collision centers, and our Honda OEM parts center sells genuine parts and accessories. Appointments can be scheduled online, in person, or by phone.
Our owners say it better than we can. In an August 2026 Google review of Boardwalk Honda, Rich F. wrote: “Took my Honda CRV hybrid in for an oil change and tire rotation. All work was completed in about 2 hours and I am pleased with the results.”
Bud M. left a Google review of Boardwalk Honda in August 2026 that read: “A big shout out to Rafal Sobieraj For his assistance with my 2024 Honda CRV. He followed through and I didn’t have to wait for the text “car done””
A July 2026 Google review of Boardwalk Honda from John K. said: “Your service department and my guy Matt Brushi. Went the extra mile for me and the crv.Thanks for the great work.”
Frequently asked questions
What warranty comes with a 2026 Honda CR-V?
The basic warranty is 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. The powertrain warranty is 5 years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first.
How much power does the CR-V make?
Horsepower runs from 190 hp to 204 hp depending on trim. The hybrid trims sit at the higher end of that range.
How much fits behind the CR-V’s second row?
With the seats up, cargo space is 34.7 cu ft to 39.3 cu ft. That is the space a family uses every day, before folding anything down.
Which CR-V trim has the lowest suggested price?
The LX (2WD) is the lowest at $30,920, the manufacturer’s suggested price. The range tops out at $42,550 across 12 trims.
How much ground clearance does the CR-V have?
Ground clearance is 7.8 in to 8.2 in depending on trim. That suits Atlantic County driveways, curbs, and the occasional snowy road.
Do you sell the CR-V used or certified, as well as new?
Yes. We sell new, used, and certified pre-owned Honda vehicles at our store on Tilton Road in Egg Harbor Township.
Where is your store relative to Atlantic City?
We are at 6807 Tilton Rd, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234, 5.9 miles from Atlantic City.
The CR-V is the right choice for most Egg Harbor Township buyers, and we are the place to make it
For the Egg Harbor Township commuter, the hybrid CR-V at 35 to 40 mpg combined is the practical pick. For the Egg Harbor Township family, its 71.8 to 76.5 cu ft of cargo room and 41 in of rear legroom settle the question. The buyer who tows a boat should look at a bigger Honda, and the buyer who wants the RDX’s 272 hp and Acura badge will pay $45,100 or more for them. For the Atlantic County buyer who wants a Honda and a transparent, low-pressure experience, we are a Honda store with the whole lineup in one place and people who sell and service that one brand every day.
Boardwalk Honda is a Honda store on Tilton Road with 4,565 Google reviews
We are a Honda dealership on Tilton Road in Egg Harbor Township, selling new, used, and certified pre-owned Hondas with service, parts, and financing on site. Our customers rate us 4.7 stars across 4,565 Google reviews (Google, 2026). We are part of Group 1 Automotive, which posted record full-year revenue of $22.6 billion, up 13.2%, and sold 459,000 new and used vehicles, a company record (Group 1 Automotive, 2026).
In a November 2025 Google review of Boardwalk Honda, Shannon R. wrote: “Jeff was amazing! He went the extra mile to ensure my car was perfect. There was communication throughout the entire process. Highly recommend Boardwalk Honda as they truly are all about the customer.” That is what a buyer gets from choosing us: a store that keeps you informed from the first visit through the life of the car.
See our current CR-V inventory at Boardwalk Honda.
Boardwalk Honda answers this question against the specific vehicle in front of you rather than the model in general. Value your trade and get pre-approved online, then see us at our Egg Harbor Township showroom, or call 609-428-4400.
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