Used Honda Civic Type R for Sale nearElmira, NY

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 $42,165, and its lowest nationwide average price over the past year was $40,107.

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 performance car that still works as an everyday hatchback. 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. They also frequently call out the car’s powerful turbo engine and the way it blends excitement with real-world usability.

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

The main trade-offs across recent expert-reviewed years center on high pricing, a cabin that keeps some budget-rooted materials, and a touchscreen that responds sluggishly.

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

Are Honda Civic Type R models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Civic Type R for its thrilling performance and engaging driving experience, and expert coverage reinforces its strong engineering and everyday usability. Across the model years in the data, it also earns repeat praise for sharp handling and a durable-feeling powertrain.

• 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, since this is a performance car that many owners drive enthusiastically.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 82.6% — 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 brings the 315-horsepower turbo engine, six-speed manual, limited-slip differential, adaptive dampers, Brembo front brakes, 19-inch wheels, a 9-inch touchscreen, wireless smartphone integration, a wireless charging pad, and Honda Sensing. It suits you if you want the full Type R experience in one well-equipped package, and it is the best-value choice because it is the only trim.
• Civic Type R: The single 2023 trim brings the 315-horsepower turbo engine, six-speed manual, limited-slip differential, adaptive dampers, Brembo front brakes, 19-inch wheels, a 9-inch touchscreen, wireless smartphone integration, a wireless charging pad, and Honda Sensing. It suits you if you want the full Type R experience in one well-equipped package, and it is the best-value choice because it is the only trim.
• Civic Type R: The single 2023 trim brings the 315-horsepower turbo engine, six-speed manual, limited-slip differential, adaptive dampers, Brembo front brakes, 19-inch wheels, a 9-inch touchscreen, wireless smartphone integration, a wireless charging pad, and Honda Sensing. It suits you if you want the full Type R experience in one well-equipped package, and it is the best-value choice because it is the only trim.

What Honda Civic Type R do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years usually give you more choices on color, mileage, and condition, which makes it easier to find a car that fits your budget and preferences. They also tend to be the easiest years to compare side by side while shopping.

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 can create better opportunities for used buyers. One year is slightly up, but the overall pattern still points to softening prices across much of the lineup.

The 2021 model year is 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 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 −2.35% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −1.01%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 37.7% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 34.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $44,981. The Honda Civic Type R offers a rare mix of sharp handling, everyday usability, and a manual-transmission enthusiast character that makes it feel special on every drive.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest model pairs 315 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque with 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 and a new blind-spot monitoring system.

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 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.