What was the MSRP for a 1986 CRX?
In the United States, the 1986 Honda CRX started at roughly $5,500 for the DX and about $6,000 for the HF, before options.
This article outlines the price landscape for the first-generation CRX in 1986, including the main trims and regional variations, and places those numbers in historical context.
Pricing in the United States
The following figures reflect the U.S. market pricing for 1986 CRX models, as listed in contemporary brochures and dealer sheets.
- CRX DX — MSRP approximately $5,500.
- CRX HF — MSRP approximately $6,000.
Prices varied by dealer, regional market, and optional equipment, so actual invoices could differ from the suggested list price.
Regional variations and context
Pricing outside the United States followed local taxes, import costs, and currency differences, so MSRP values differed by country and sometimes by province or region within a country.
Notes on historical pricing sources
Historical pricing for early CRX models comes from Honda brochures, press releases, and dealer catalogs from the mid-1980s. Values are representative ranges rather than fixed numbers, and some markets may have carried different trim names or equipment levels.
Summary
The 1986 Honda CRX in the U.S. was positioned as an affordable, fuel-efficient sport hatch, with a base DX price near $5,500 and a higher HF price near $6,000. These figures illustrate Honda's early-compact-sport strategy and the era's pricing practices, with actual purchase prices varying by market and configuration.
