Used Honda Civic for Sale nearNashville, TN

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

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

The Honda Civic's current nationwide average price is $18,953, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $17,556 over the past year.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2024, 2025, and 2026 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Honda Civic a good car?

Yes — the Honda Civic is a strong used-car choice if you want a compact car with broad appeal, dependable ownership appeal, and a consistently positive reputation across generations. The all-generations owner rating is 4.5/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the Civic for its reliability, fuel economy, and enjoyable driving experience. Comfort and interior space also come up often, along with the car’s practical everyday usability.

Expert reviews rate the 2015 and 2020 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs in recent expert reviews center on road noise, outdated technology in some versions, and power that can feel modest in lower trims.

33.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Honda Civic models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Civic as dependable, efficient, and easy to live with, and expert commentary reinforces that reputation with praise for long-term value and everyday usability. Across the lineup, you also see recurring approval for the Civic’s smooth ride, comfortable cabin, and strong fuel economy.

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

For used buyers, the long-term ownership picture is generally favorable, especially if you verify history carefully and choose a well-maintained example.

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

Across all model years, at 63.8% 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 collection of advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS)
• Infotainment: 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: 31 mpg in the city, 39 mpg on the highway, and 34 mpg in combined driving

Which Honda Civic trim should I buy?

The 2026 Honda Civic offers these trims:

• LX: The entry Civic sedan uses a 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 150 horsepower and 133 lb-ft of torque, a CVT with paddle shifters, and Normal, Sport, and Econ driving modes; it suits you if you want the simplest Civic setup.
• Sport: This trim adds 18-inch wheels, a more upscale cabin look, and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, making it the best-value pick for many shoppers.
• Sport Hybrid: The hybrid powertrain adds remarkable power and impressive efficiency, making it the right choice if you want the strongest all-around efficiency story.
• Sport Touring Hybrid: This trim adds larger 10.2-inch instrumentation and 9-inch infotainment displays, Google built-in, Alexa built-in, wireless smartphone charging, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and a 12-speaker Bose audio system.

What Honda Civic do most buyers choose?

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

Those higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you a strong mix of newer features, broad availability, and plenty of shopping choice. When supply is deeper, you also have a better chance of finding the right trim, color, and price.

What is the Honda Civic's resale value?

Most Civic model years are moving lower year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used and want prices to work in your favor. A few older years are flat to slightly higher, showing that some well-regarded Civics continue to hold value well. Overall, the pattern points to broad softening rather than across-the-board strength.

The 2014, 2016, and 2024 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2015, 2016, and 2014 model years have held their value best, with prices flat to rising year-over-year.

Is the Honda Civic safe?

• 2026: 7/10
• 2025: 8/10
• 2024: 8/10
• 2022: 7/10
• 2021: 7/10
• 2020: 9/10
• 2019: 9/10
• 2016: 9/10
• 2015: 9/10
• 2014: 8/10

Honda Sensing is standard on the 2026 Civic, and it includes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, lane-centering assist, adaptive cruise control, and Traffic Jam Assist.

For the safest used buy, the 2015, 2016, 2019 and 2020 models all post the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

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

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2026 model is at −1.07% versus a year ago, and the 2025 model is at −2.24%.
• Deal availability: The 2026 model has 36.1% good and great deals, and the 2025 model has 37%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $24,932. The Honda Civic offers a roomy cabin, strong everyday practicality, and a polished driving feel that make it easy to live with.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest Civic offers a 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 150 horsepower and 133 lb-ft of torque, plus a hybrid setup with remarkable power and impressive efficiency.
• Tech: The latest Civic can add larger 10.2-inch instrumentation and 9-inch infotainment displays, Google built-in, Alexa built-in, wireless smartphone charging, and a Wi-Fi hotspot.
• Safety: The latest Civic adds blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert on the Sport trim, along with front and rear parking sensors and low-speed automatic braking on the Sport Touring Hybrid.
• Starting price: The 2026 model year ranges from $25,790 to $34,690 with the destination charge.

If you're buying used today, the 2025 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.

How does the 2023 Honda Civic compare to the 2023 Toyota Corolla?

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.

Compare 2026 Honda Civic Trims in Nashville, TN

The 2026 Honda Civic offers a blend of efficiency and features, making it a strong choice for budget-conscious shoppers.

• Starting at $27,241
• 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 a great entry point into the Civic lineup.

• Avg. market price: $27,241 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 32 city / 41 hwy
• Inventory: 10 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
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Sport FWD — "Who It's For"

The Sport FWD is the pick for shoppers who want a fully loaded experience without stepping up to a higher price tier. It's the most popular trim in the lineup.

• Avg. market price: $27,241 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 31 city / 39 hwy
• Inventory: 20 listings
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Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — Sport FWD

With 20 active listings, the Sport FWD is the clear volume leader in the lineup.

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Best Budget Option — LX FWD

At $27,241 avg market price — below the lineup median of $27,241 — it's the most accessible entry point.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 5, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.