Used Honda Civic Type R for Sale nearDurham, NC

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 $42,390, and its lowest point over the past year was $40,160. 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 Type R a good car?

Yes — the Honda Civic Type R is a strong pick if you want a hot hatch that feels special to drive. The all-generations owner rating is 4.4/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its thrilling performance, sharp handling, and engaging driving experience. The model also earns repeat praise for its comfortable seats and everyday usability, which help balance its track-ready personality.

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

The main trade-offs center on price, the touchscreen response, and some cabin details that still show budget roots.

32.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Honda Civic Type R models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently praise the Honda Civic Type R for its strong performance, engaging handling, and durable character. The model’s reputation is reinforced by repeated owner enthusiasm for its driving feel and by expert notes that highlight its composed road manners and long-term appeal.

• Owners rate the Honda Civic Type R between 3 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is best managed by choosing a well-kept example with a clean history and evidence of regular maintenance, since these cars are often driven hard.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 80.7% — always verify the vehicle history report.

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 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 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, with a 9-inch touchscreen, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a wireless charging pad, a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, LogR, Honda Sensing, and the model’s 315-hp turbocharged performance hardware; it is the best-value choice because it is the only trim and includes the full Type R experience.

What Honda Civic Type R do most buyers choose?

The Honda Civic Type R years with the most listings are 2024, 2025, and 2026.

Those higher-volume years tend to be the easiest to shop because you get more inventory to compare, which can improve your odds of finding the right color, mileage, and condition. They also give you more room to balance price against features and deal quality.

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

Most of the model years in this set are edging down year over year, which is good news if you want to buy used. The changes are small for several newer years, while one older year is moving up, so the overall picture is mixed but still favorable for shoppers watching prices.

The 2023, 2024, and 2025 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2021, 2024, and 2025 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 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 −0.42% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −0.34%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36.3% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 32.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $45,327. The Honda Civic Type R offers a rare mix of everyday usability and serious performance, which makes it appealing even when you are shopping used.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest model uses a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 315 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque, plus a six-speed manual transmission and fuel economy of 22 mpg city and 28 highway.
• 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 LogR.
• Safety: The latest model adds traffic-sign recognition and a new blind-spot monitoring system.
• Starting price: $43,990

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 October 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.