Used Honda Civic Type R for Sale nearRuston, LA

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 $41,826, and its lowest point over the past year was $40,119.

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 hatchback that stays engaging and usable. 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 everyday practicality.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in recent expert reviews are the high price for a Civic, the budget-rooted interior trim, and the touchscreen response.

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

Are Honda Civic Type R models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Honda Civic Type R for its performance, handling, and overall driving excitement. Expert commentary also points to strong engineering, everyday usability, and a durable-feeling character that fits the car’s enthusiast focus.

• 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 82.3% — 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: 9-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and wireless Apple CarPlay.
• Fuel efficiency: 22 mpg city, 28 mpg highway, and 24 mpg combined.

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 9-inch touchscreen, 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, wireless smartphone integration, wireless charging pad, Bose premium audio, LogR data logger, and Honda Sensing with traffic-sign recognition and blind-spot monitoring. It also pairs the 315-hp turbo four with a six-speed manual, adaptive dampers, a limited-slip differential, and Brembo front brakes, making it the best-value choice because it is the only trim and includes the full Type R hardware set.

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-listing years tend to draw more shopper attention because you have more inventory to compare, which usually makes it easier to find the right color, mileage, and price. They also tend to become the default starting point when you want the newest-feeling used examples.

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

Most model years in the table are moving lower year over year, which is good news if you are shopping used. The changes are generally modest, with only one year showing a small increase. That points to a market where prices are easing rather than swinging sharply.

The 2021 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 includes 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 −2.46% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −0.27%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 32.7% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 30.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $45,077. The Honda Civic Type R offers sharp handling, a manual transmission, and a driver-focused character that make it feel special every time you get behind the wheel.

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 blind-spot monitoring to Honda Sensing.
• Starting price: The vehicle starts at $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.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.