Just went on exhaustive search as we’re in similar situation. Wife is driving daughter to diving in Mission Viejo 4-5 days/week.

Tried to negotiate with Honda on a CR-V hybrid, but they were firm with big add ons to MSRP. Ended up putting a deposit on a Hyundai Tucson hybrid at MSRP, no markup.

If it were me, I would have bought the Accord Sport hybrid. Doesn’t have the bells and whistles, but gets great mileage and is relatively cheap. There are a bunch on the lots, so likely more negotiable than the CR-V.