Used 2024 Honda Civic Hatchback for Sale nearDes Moines, IA

How much does the 2024 Honda Civic Hatchback cost?

Prices have softened 1.07% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 2,082 listings available, which gives you a solid amount of inventory to compare before you buy.

Is the 2024 Honda Civic Hatchback a good car?

Yes — with a 5/5 user rating and a 7.67/10 expert rating, you’re looking at a compact car that blends quality, fun, safety, utility, and affordability. The Civic Hatchback is especially appealing if you want a car that makes both driving and the monthly payment feel rewarding, and the hatchback body adds meaningful utility along with an available manual transmission.

The model scores 9/10 across Performance and Form and function.

It’s practical and safe, affordable yet first-rate, and its available turbocharged engine makes it a blast to drive. The main trade-offs are that all-wheel drive isn’t available and blind-spot warning is reserved for more expensive trims.

With 33.0% of listings priced as good or great deals, you have a decent chance of finding a competitive offer if you shop carefully.

Is the 2024 Honda Civic Hatchback reliable?

Owners rate it 5/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

The Civic Hatchback is described as practical, safe, and backed by great safety ratings, which supports confidence for everyday use. Its refined driver-assistance tech also performed well on freeways and rural roads, and the car’s overall formula has been stable since its last redesign for 2022.

The powertrain is presented as accessible and enjoyable, especially with the turbocharged engine, which suggests the car is built to deliver a satisfying ownership experience rather than just basic transportation. If you’re buying used, the main long-term risk is making sure the specific car you choose has been maintained well and hasn’t been affected by the model’s known compromises in fuel economy and trim-dependent equipment.

What should I look for when buying a used 2024 Honda Civic Hatchback?

Accident-free inventory is solid at 86.1% — always verify the vehicle history report.

You should still check the history report carefully, because a clean listing percentage doesn’t replace a proper records review. Prioritize a pre-purchase inspection that focuses on the car’s condition, equipment operation, and signs of hard use, especially if you’re considering a higher-mileage example or a trim with more features.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The base LX, value-oriented Sport, and upscale EX-L each bring different equipment levels, and the Sport Touring adds the most premium cabin details, including higher-end materials and more advanced tech. Base trims are the most stripped-down, so make sure the feature set matches what you want before you commit.
• Powertrain: LX and Sport use a 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 158 horsepower and 138 pound-feet of torque, while EX-L and Sport Touring get the turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder with 180 hp and 177 lb-ft. The turbo engine delivers more accessible power, and the Sport and Sport Touring can be had with a six-speed manual.
• Safety package: Every Civic Hatchback gets Honda Sensing, which includes forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, lane-centering assist, adaptive cruise control, traffic jam assist and low-speed follow capability with the CVT, automatic high-beam headlights, driver monitoring, and traffic sign recognition. Blind-spot warning is limited to the EX-L and Sport Touring, and rear cross-traffic alert plus front and rear parking sensors with low-speed automatic braking are exclusive to Sport Touring.
• Infotainment: LX, Sport, and EX-L use a 7-inch digital instrumentation panel and a 7-inch touchscreen. Sport Touring upgrades to a 10.2-inch digital display and a 9-inch touchscreen, plus wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless smartphone charging, navigation, SiriusXM satellite radio, HD Radio, and a 12-speaker Bose sound system.
• Fuel efficiency: Depending on trim, the Civic Hatchback returns between 29 mpg and 35 mpg in combined driving. The test car achieved 35 mpg on paper, though real-world driving came in lower.

Which 2024 Honda Civic Hatchback trim should I buy?

The 2024 Honda Civic Hatchback is offered in 4 trim levels: LX, Sport, EX-L, Sport Touring.

Here's the short version:

• LX: This is the simplest way into the Civic Hatchback, and it gives you the core Civic formula without extra frills. It suits you if you want the lowest entry point and are comfortable with the basic 7-inch tech setup.
• Sport: This is the best-value trim if you want a little more personality and flexibility, because it adds a more appealing value position and gives you the option of a six-speed manual. It’s the trim to target if you want the most engaging setup without jumping to the pricier turbo models.
• EX-L: This is the trim to choose if you want the turbocharged 1.5-liter engine and a more upscale feel, but you’re fine giving up the manual transmission. It’s the right fit if you want stronger everyday power and a more premium cabin without going all the way to the top.
• Sport Touring: This is the most fully equipped version, with the biggest screens, wireless smartphone integration, premium audio, navigation, and the most advanced convenience features. Buy this if you want the most complete Civic Hatchback experience and are willing to pay for it.

Blind-spot warning is reserved for the EX-L and Sport Touring, and rear cross-traffic alert plus parking sensors are only on Sport Touring.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2024 Honda Civic Hatchback?

This looks like a moderate, selective buyer’s market, so you can shop with some leverage if you’re patient.

• Deal availability: 33.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 2,082 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 1.07% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 86.1% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $24,457, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2024 Honda Civic Hatchback's resale value?

The current average of $25,707 sits slightly below last year's $25,986.

That modest decline suggests the market has eased a bit, which can help you as a buyer today but may also mean a seller needs to price competitively. If you plan to resell later, the current trend points to steady rather than rising values, so condition and trim choice will matter a lot.

Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 5/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2024 Honda Civic Hatchback safe?

The 2024 Honda Civic Hatchback earns Good ratings in nearly all IIHS assessments, with an Acceptable result in the updated side-impact test, and it earns a five-star overall rating from NHTSA with a five-star rollover resistance rating.

It earns a 7/10 safety score from our experts.

Honda Sensing is standard, and it includes forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, lane-centering assist, adaptive cruise control, traffic jam assist and low-speed follow capability with the CVT, automatic high-beam headlights, driver monitoring, and traffic sign recognition. Blind-spot warning is limited to the EX-L and Sport Touring, while rear cross-traffic alert and front and rear parking sensors with low-speed automatic braking are exclusive to Sport Touring.

The main caveat is the updated IIHS side-impact result, which is weaker than the rest of the car’s crash-test performance. Even so, the Civic Hatchback still posts strong overall safety credentials for used-car shoppers.

Should I buy a 2024 Honda Civic Hatchback or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2024 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2024 if:

• 33.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is solid at 86.1% — always verify the vehicle history report.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 1.07% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 5/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• It carries forward the well-established Civic Hatchback formula without major changes, while still offering the available manual transmission and the hatchback’s added utility.

The bottom line: If you want the familiar Civic Hatchback formula with strong utility, good safety, and a broad used-car market to shop from, the 2024 is a smart target. If you’re especially price-sensitive, you can also compare nearby years to see whether a similar trim with the features you want is available at a better price, but the 2024 remains a compelling choice if you value the balance of driving enjoyment and everyday practicality.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.