Used Honda Civic Type R for Sale nearAtlantic City, NJ

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

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

The Honda Civic Type R's current nationwide average price is $41,836, and over the past year that average reached a low of $40,119. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023 and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Honda Civic Type R a good car?

Yes — the Honda Civic Type R is a strong pick if you want a performance hatchback with real enthusiast appeal. The all-generations owner rating is 4.41/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its thrilling performance, sharp handling, and fun-to-drive character, and they also call out its everyday usability and comfort. Expert reviews reinforce that mix with strong power, composed road manners, and a cabin that feels more modern in recent years.

Expert reviews rate the 2023 model among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs across recent expert-reviewed years are the high price, the sluggish touchscreen response, and the fact that the model’s performance-first character can make it feel intense in daily use.

34.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Honda Civic Type R models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Honda Civic Type R as exciting, engaging, and well engineered, and expert reviews repeatedly highlight its strong performance and composed driving feel. Across the model years in the data, that combination points to a car that rewards careful ownership and regular maintenance.

• Owners rate the Honda Civic Type R between 3.0 and 5.0 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, recall completion, and signs of hard use.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 81.6% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2021 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Honda Sensing with traffic-sign recognition, blind-spot monitoring, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, lane-departure warning, and road-departure mitigation.
• Infotainment: a 9-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and wireless Apple CarPlay.
• Fuel efficiency: 22 mpg city, 28 mpg highway.

Which Honda Civic Type R trim should I buy?

The 2023 Honda Civic Type R offers these trims:

• Civic Type R: The single 2023 trim includes the 9-inch touchscreen, wireless smartphone integration, a wireless charging pad, a Bose premium audio system, Honda Sensing with traffic-sign recognition and blind-spot monitoring, and the 315-hp turbocharged engine with a six-speed manual. It is the best-value choice because it bundles the full Type R experience in one well-equipped setup.

What Honda Civic Type R do most buyers choose?

The Honda Civic Type R years with the most listings are 2024, 2025, and 2020.

Those higher-volume years tend to be the easiest to shop because you get more inventory to compare, which can help you find the right color, mileage, and condition. They also give you a better chance of spotting a strong deal without waiting for a rare listing to appear.

What is the Honda Civic Type R's resale value?

Most of the model years in this table are moving lower year over year, which can create better opportunities for used buyers. A couple of years are essentially flat or slightly higher, showing that some recent examples are still commanding firm prices. Overall, the pattern points to a market where you can find value if you shop carefully and compare listings.

The 2023 and 2024 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2021, 2024, and 2023 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Honda Civic Type R safe?

• 2023: 10/10

Honda Sensing on the 2023 model adds traffic-sign recognition and blind-spot monitoring, along with automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, lane-departure warning, and road-departure mitigation.

For the safest used buy, the 2023 model posts the highest confirmed score of 10/10.

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

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −2.33% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −0.93%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 33.9% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 31.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $45,169. The Honda Civic Type R offers a sharp, engaging character that blends performance with everyday usability.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest model pairs 315 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque with a six-speed manual and returns 22 mpg city, 28 mpg highway, and 24 mpg combined.
• Tech: The latest model adds a 9-inch touchscreen, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a wireless charging pad, a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, and a 12-speaker Bose audio system.
• Safety: The latest model adds traffic-sign recognition, blind-spot monitoring, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, lane-departure warning, and road-departure mitigation.

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.

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