Used Honda Civic Hatchback for Sale nearWilmington, NC

How much does the Honda Civic Hatchback cost in today's market?

Used Honda Civic Hatchback prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Honda Civic Hatchback's current nationwide average price is $22,766, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $21,735 over the past year.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Honda Civic Hatchback a good car?

Yes — the Honda Civic Hatchback is a strong used-car pick if you want a compact hatchback with broad appeal and a consistently high owner rating.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.8/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the Civic Hatchback for its sporty driving feel, fuel efficiency, and spacious interior. The model also earns recurring praise for its stylish design and practical everyday usefulness.

Expert reviews rate the 2017 and 2024 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs center on the base-engine experience, with some recent years also calling out higher pricing and convenience features that are reserved for upper trims.

35.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Honda Civic Hatchback models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Honda Civic Hatchback for its sporty performance, spacious cabin, and strong fuel efficiency. Expert feedback also points to a well-rounded driving experience and a practical hatchback layout that works well for everyday use.

• Owners rate the Honda Civic Hatchback between 4.5 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is best managed by checking maintenance records and history reports carefully, especially on older examples.

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

Across all model years, at 71.6% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2023 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Honda Sensing
• Infotainment: a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: Depending on which Civic hatch you choose, it will return between 29 mpg and 35 mpg in combined driving. Our test car earned the most efficient rating of 35 mpg, but on the evaluation loop it averaged just 30.2 mpg while driving in Normal mode in the city and on the highway, and running the car on mountain and canyon roads in Sport mode.

Which Honda Civic Hatchback trim should I buy?

The 2024 Honda Civic Hatchback offers these trims:

• LX: The entry trim uses the 2.0-liter four-cylinder and gives you the Civic Hatchback’s core practicality and everyday usability.
• Sport: This value-oriented trim adds a six-speed manual option, paddle shifters with the CVT, and a Sport driving mode, making it the best-value choice for drivers who want more involvement.
• EX-L: This upscale trim adds the turbocharged 1.5-liter engine, a leather interior, and a more accessible power delivery.
• Sport Touring: The top trim adds the 10.2-inch digital instrumentation display, 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless smartphone charging, navigation, SiriusXM satellite radio, HD Radio, and a 12-speaker Bose premium sound system.

What Honda Civic Hatchback do most buyers choose?

The Honda Civic Hatchback years with the most listings are 2024, 2023, and 2025.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you a strong mix of availability, pricing, and newer features. They also make it easier to compare trims and find a configuration that fits your budget.

What is the Honda Civic Hatchback's resale value?

Most model years in the table are moving lower year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used. The newer years are changing by smaller amounts, while older years show larger drops that can create more room for value-conscious buyers.

The 2024 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2024, 2023, and 2025 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Honda Civic Hatchback safe?

• 2024: 7/10
• 2022: 9/10
• 2020: 7/10
• 2017: 8/10

Honda equips every 2024 Civic with Honda Sensing, a package of advanced driving assistance systems.

For the safest used buy, the 2022 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Honda Civic Hatchback now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −1.15% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −0.66%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 38% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 37.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $25,116. The Honda Civic Hatchback offers a practical hatchback layout with flat-folding rear seats and a cabin that works well for everyday use.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest model pairs a 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 158 horsepower and 138 pound-feet of torque, while the turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder provides 180 hp and 177 lb-ft of torque, and combined driving returns between 29 mpg and 35 mpg.
• Tech: The latest model adds a 10.2-inch digital instrumentation display, a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless smartphone charging, SiriusXM satellite radio, HD Radio, and a navigation system.
• Safety: The latest model adds blind-spot warning on EX-L and Sport Touring trims, plus rear cross-traffic alert and front and rear parking sensors with low-speed automatic braking on Sport Touring.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 3, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.