Used 2025 Honda Civic for Sale nearSumner, IL

How much does the 2025 Honda Civic cost?

Prices have softened 3.60% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 4,472 listings available, which suggests solid inventory for shoppers comparing trims and prices.

If you find a listing below $25,238.35, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

Is the 2025 Honda Civic a good car?

Yes — the 2025 Honda Civic earns a 4.67/5 user rating and a 7.83/10 expert rating. The standout strength is Cost effectiveness at 9/10.

The overview points to a mid-cycle refresh that keeps the Civic broad in appeal, with the gas-only lineup split by powertrain and aimed at both affordable transportation and driving enthusiasts. The expert review also highlights that the Civic Si is the enthusiast pick, while the base Civic is a strong choice for newcomers and shoppers who want an affordable sedan or hatchback.

The trade-offs are clear: all-wheel drive is not available, lane-keeping assist can be irritating, and the manual is missing some user-friendly features.

With 29.2% of listings marked as good or great deals, you have a decent chance of finding a competitive offer if you shop carefully.

Is the 2025 Honda Civic reliable?

Owners rate it 4.67/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

The Civic’s overall package is built around everyday usability, and the expert review describes it as a well-rounded compact car that remains appealing after its refresh. The performance notes also point to a forgiving, user-friendly driving experience, especially in the manual-equipped Si, which helps support confidence for long-term ownership.

Honda also includes a maintenance perk in the cost-effectiveness notes: the first scheduled maintenance visit is on the house.

For used buyers, the main long-term risk is less about basic durability and more about choosing a well-kept example with the right equipment and condition.

What should I look for when buying a used 2025 Honda Civic?

Accident-free inventory is solid at 86.5% — always verify the vehicle history report.

You should still run a history report on any car you’re considering, even if the listing looks clean at first glance. Prioritize a pre-purchase inspection if you’re shopping a manual or a higher-mileage example, and pay close attention to how the car drives, shifts, and brakes. Condition matters most on a Civic that may have been used as a daily driver or, in Si form, as an enthusiast car.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The gas-only Civic lineup is split by powertrain, with LX and Sport trims or the Civic Si. The base Civic is positioned as affordable transportation, while the Si adds a more sporty character with red interior accents, a honeycomb grille theme, and a dedicated wheel design. The base trim is also the one most likely to feel light on enthusiast-focused features.
• Powertrain: The base Civic uses a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 150 horsepower and 133 lb-ft of torque, paired with a CVT in LX and Sport. The Civic Si uses a turbocharged inline four-cylinder with 200 horsepower and 192 lb-ft of torque and comes only with a six-speed manual. Every gas Civic is front-wheel drive.
• Safety package: Honda Sensing is standard on all Civics. The suite includes an improved collision-mitigation braking system that can better detect bicycles and motorcycles, adaptive cruise control that adjusts more smoothly for hills, and lane-keeping assist that was updated for smoother performance. The lane-keeping assist can still feel overly aggressive.
• Infotainment: The Civic comes standard with a 7-inch touchscreen, while the Si gets a 9-inch touchscreen, Google Built-In, wireless smartphone projection, a 12-speaker Bose Premium sound system, and a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster. Lower trims get wired smartphone projection instead.
• Fuel efficiency: The base Civic LX is rated at 32 mpg city, 41 highway, and 36 combined. The Civic Sport is rated at 34 mpg combined. The Civic Si is EPA-rated at 27 mpg city, 37 highway, and 31 combined.

Which 2025 Honda Civic trim should I buy?

The 2025 Honda Civic is offered in 3 trim levels: LX, Sport, and Civic Si.

Here's the short version:

• LX: This is the value play if you want the lowest starting price and the best fuel economy in the gas lineup. It gives you the core Civic experience without the extra equipment that pushes the price up.
• Sport: Choose this if you want a little more equipment than the LX and are willing to pay more for it. It sits between the entry trim and the enthusiast-focused Si.
• Civic Si: This is the best-value trim for driving enthusiasts because it adds the turbocharged engine, six-speed manual, Google Built-In, the 12-speaker Bose system, wireless smartphone projection, and the 10.2-inch digital cluster. It’s the clear pick if you want the most engaging gas Civic.

Honda Sensing is standard across the lineup, so you don’t need to move up a trim just to get the core safety suite.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2025 Honda Civic?

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

• Deal availability: 29.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 4,472 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 3.60% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 86.5% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $25,238.35, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2025 Honda Civic's resale value?

The current average of $25,767 sits slightly below last year's $26,730.

That softer pricing can help you buy in at a more favorable point, but it also means the market has already adjusted downward from last year’s level. If you plan to resell later, the current trend suggests you should focus on buying well rather than assuming appreciation.

A well-priced Civic should still remain easy to move because it sits in a high-demand compact-car segment. Strong condition, clean history, and desirable equipment will matter most when it’s time to sell.

Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 4.67/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2025 Honda Civic safe?

Both the 2025 Honda Civic Hatchback and the 2025 Honda Civic Sedan have earned Top Safety Pick+ awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and five-star overall ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

It earns a 8/10 safety score from our experts.

Honda Sensing is standard on all Civics for 2025, and the suite includes an improved collision-mitigation braking system, adaptive cruise control that adjusts more smoothly for hills, and lane-keeping assist that was updated for smoother performance. The review also notes that the system can better detect bicycles and motorcycles and improve visibility of cross traffic from the left or right.

One caveat is that lane-keeping assist still felt a bit aggressive in testing, with steering-wheel vibration that could be distracting.

Is the 2025 Honda Civic a good car?

Yes — the 2025 Honda Civic earns a 4.67/5 user rating and a 7.83/10 expert rating. The standout strength is Cost effectiveness at 9/10.

The overview points to a mid-cycle refresh that keeps the Civic broad in appeal, with the gas-only lineup split by powertrain and aimed at both affordable transportation and driving enthusiasts. The expert review also highlights that the Civic Si is the enthusiast pick, while the base Civic is a strong choice for newcomers and shoppers who want an affordable sedan or hatchback.

The trade-offs are clear: all-wheel drive is not available, lane-keeping assist can be irritating, and the manual is missing some user-friendly features.

With 29.2% of listings marked as good or great deals, you have a decent chance of finding a competitive offer if you shop carefully.

Should I buy a 2025 Honda Civic or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2025 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2025 if:

• 29.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is solid at 86.5% — always verify the vehicle history report.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 3.60% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.67/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• Honda’s 2025 refresh adds subtle but meaningful updates and expands the gas lineup’s tech appeal.

Consider the 2024 if:

• At $25,418, the 2024 costs less than the current year's $25,767 average.
• It delivers an affordable, manual-only enthusiast setup with a focused driving character.

Consider the 2026 if:

• It carries over unchanged after the 2025 update and adds broad appeal with a polished driving experience.

The bottom line: If you want the freshest version of this generation with strong market availability and a softened price trend, the 2025 is the best all-around pick. If your priority is saving money, the 2024 is the better value; if you want to wait for a carryover model with the same basic formula, the 2026 remains a sensible alternative.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.