Used Honda Civic Type R for Sale nearTuscaloosa, AL

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 $42,318, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $40,098 over the past year.

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 and still works well for everyday use. The all-generations owner rating is 4.41/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Civic Type R for its thrilling performance, engaging handling, and fun factor. Reviewers also repeatedly highlight its comfort and the way it blends excitement with practicality.

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

The main trade-offs are the high price, the sluggish touchscreen response, and the fact that all-wheel drive is not part of the formula.

33.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Honda Civic Type R models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently praise the Civic Type R for its strong performance, engaging driving experience, and durable character. The model’s reputation is built around a lively turbo engine, a manual transmission, and a chassis that feels rewarding on the road.

• 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 choosing a well-kept example with a clean history and evidence of regular maintenance.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 81.9% — 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: 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 a 9-inch touchscreen, a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a wireless charging pad, a Bose premium sound system, LogR data logging, Honda Sensing, and the Type R’s 315-hp turbocharged performance hardware. It suits you if you want the full Type R experience in one well-equipped package.

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 tend to be easier to shop because you get more listings to compare and a better chance of finding the right color, mileage, and condition. They also tend to attract more deal activity, which can help you find stronger value.

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

Most of the model years in this table are moving down slightly, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. A couple of years are edging up, showing that some Civic Type R examples continue to command strong demand.

The 2018 and 2024 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2021, 2018, and 2024 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 −1.03% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −0.53%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36.6% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 34.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $45,357. The Honda Civic Type R offers a focused, enthusiast-first driving character that makes it feel special every time you get behind the wheel.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder makes 315 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque, and Honda says the car gets 22 mpg city, 28 highway.
• Tech: The latest model adds a 9-inch touchscreen, wireless Android Auto and Wireless Apple CarPlay, a wireless charging pad, and a 10.2-inch digital instrument panel.
• Safety: Honda Sensing adds traffic-sign recognition and a new blind-spot monitoring system, supported by a new single-camera system paired with eight sonar sensors.

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 October 13, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.