New & Used 2026 Honda Civic for Sale nearMerced, CA

Compare 2026 Honda Civic Trims

The 2026 Honda Civic offers a range of trims from budget-friendly options to sportier models, all with efficient FWD performance.

• Starting at $25,826
• Best MPG/MPGe: 32 city / 41 hwy
• Most Popular: Sport FWD

Trim Overview

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Trim Deep Dives

LX FWD — "Who It's For"

The LX FWD is the pick for shoppers who want essential features without paying for extras. It's the most budget-friendly option in the lineup.

• Avg. market price: $25,826 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 32 city / 41 hwy
• Inventory: 1,811 listings — widest selection in the lineup
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Sport FWD — "Who It's For"

The Sport FWD is the pick for shoppers who want a well-rounded Civic with added features without stepping up to the Si. It's also the most popular trim in the lineup.

• Avg. market price: $28,111 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 31 city / 39 hwy
• Inventory: 5,002 listings — widest selection in the lineup
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Si FWD — "Who It's For"

The Si FWD is the pick for shoppers who want a sportier driving experience without compromising on technology and comfort.

• Avg. market price: $32,561 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 27 city / 37 hwy
• Inventory: 552 listings
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Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — Sport FWD

With 5,002 active listings, the Sport FWD is the clear volume leader in the lineup.

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Best Budget Option — LX FWD

At $25,826 avg market price — below the lineup median of $28,111 — it's the most accessible entry point.

Browse LX FWD listings

Best for Fuel Economy — LX FWD

The LX FWD offers the best fuel efficiency in the lineup with 32/41 MPG.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 24, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.

Is the 2026 Honda Civic a good car?

The 2026 Honda Civic earns an expert rating of 6.83/10. The standout strength is Look and feel at 9/10.

That score lines up with a car that blends broad appeal with a polished driving experience. You get sedans and hatchbacks, plus gas and hybrid powertrains, and the Civic still feels satisfying behind the wheel even in base-engine form. The trade-offs are clear: Honda still doesn’t offer all-wheel drive, and the Civic’s drawbacks include noisy behavior at speed and outdated technology.

If you want a compact car that feels more premium and more rewarding to drive than many rivals, the Civic makes a strong case. The market also shows 36.7% of listings priced as good or great deals, which suggests there are still worthwhile opportunities if you shop carefully.

Is the 2026 Honda Civic reliable?

The 2026 Honda Civic is presented as a dependable model, and Honda’s reputation for reliability is part of its appeal. The expert review also frames it as the kind of car you can buy, drive for a long time, and spend very little to keep running.

Its powertrain is described as straightforward and durable in everyday use, with the base 2.0-liter engine and CVT doing their job without much drama. The hybrid setup is called excellent, and the car’s fuel efficiency and value retention support the case for long-term ownership.

For used buyers, the main long-term risk is less about outright dependability and more about living with the Civic’s premium pricing and its aging tech if you plan to keep it for years.

What should I look for when buying a used 2026 Honda Civic?

Accident-free inventory is solid at 88.5% — always verify the vehicle history report.

You should still check the report carefully, because a clean listing percentage does not replace a proper history review. Prioritize a pre-purchase inspection that focuses on the car’s condition, especially if you’re considering a higher-mileage example or one with visible wear. Pay close attention to how the cabin and electronics present, since the Civic’s tech is one of its weaker points.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The Civic Sport adds 18-inch wheels, a more upscale cabin presentation, and blind-spot monitoring plus rear cross-traffic alert, while the LX lacks those safety features.
• Powertrain: The LX and Sport use a 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 150 horsepower and 133 lb-ft of torque, paired with a CVT and front-wheel drive; the hybrid models use Honda’s Two Motor Hybrid powertrain for stronger efficiency.
• Safety package: Honda Sensing is standard and includes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, lane-centering assist, adaptive cruise control, and Traffic Jam Assist; blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert are not on the LX.
• Infotainment: Standard equipment includes a 7-inch digital instrument panel and a 7-inch touchscreen, with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; larger 10.2-inch and 9-inch displays, Google built-in, Alexa built-in, wireless charging, and a Wi-Fi hotspot are reserved for higher trims.
• Fuel efficiency: The Civic returns 31 mpg in the city, 39 mpg on the highway, and 34 mpg combined.

Which 2026 Honda Civic trim should I buy?

The 2026 Honda Civic is offered in 4 trim levels: LX, Sport, Sport Hybrid, and Sport Touring Hybrid.

Here's the short version:

• LX: This is the entry point, and it gives you the Civic’s core strengths at the lowest price, but you miss out on blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.
• Sport: This is the best-value trim for most shoppers because it adds the safety tech the LX lacks, plus 18-inch wheels and an upgraded eight-speaker audio system.
• Sport Hybrid: Choose this if you want the hybrid powertrain and its stronger efficiency, along with the Civic’s more advanced electrified setup.
• Sport Touring Hybrid: This is the most feature-rich choice, with the larger displays, Google built-in, Alexa built-in, wireless charging, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and the 12-speaker Bose audio system.

Honda Sensing is standard across the lineup, but the LX misses blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2026 Honda Civic?

This looks like a moderate, selective buyer’s market, so you should shop with patience and compare listings carefully.

• Deal availability: 36.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 2,705 listings available.
• Clean inventory: 88.5% of listings are accident-free.

Is the 2026 Honda Civic safe?

The 2026 Civic sedan earns a five-star overall rating from NHTSA, including four-star frontal impact, five-star side impact, and five-star rollover resistance ratings.

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

Honda Sensing is standard and includes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, lane-centering assist, adaptive cruise control, and Traffic Jam Assist. Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert are not available on the Civic LX, but they are included on the Sport. The Sport Touring Hybrid also adds front and rear parking sensors with low-speed automatic braking.

One caveat is that the lane-centering assist can feel intrusive without adaptive cruise control, and the adaptive cruise control itself can brake too hard in traffic.

Should I buy a 2026 Honda Civic or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2026 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2026 if:

• 36.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is solid at 88.5% — always verify the vehicle history report.
• It carries over unchanged after the 2025 update, with the same broad body-style and powertrain mix.

Consider the 2025 if:

• It brought a mid-cycle refresh and expanded the powertrain lineup.

The bottom line: If you want the latest version of this generation and you find a well-priced example, the 2026 is the straightforward choice. If you’re shopping mainly on value, the 2025 may be worth a look because it introduced the refresh and can sometimes be priced more aggressively.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.