Used Honda Clarity Hybrid Plug-In for Sale nearAliso Viejo, CA

How much does the Honda Clarity Hybrid Plug-In cost in today's market?

Used Honda Clarity Hybrid Plug-In prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Honda Clarity Hybrid Plug-In's current nationwide average price is $17,167, and over the past year it reached a low of $16,339. Recently, prices have come down for the 2018 and 2019 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Honda Clarity Hybrid Plug-In a good car?

Yes — the Honda Clarity Hybrid Plug-In is well liked by owners for its smooth power delivery, quiet ride, and excellent fuel efficiency. The all-generations owner rating is 4.78/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the car's comfortable daily-driving character, strong performance, and the way overnight charging helps maximize efficiency. They also frequently highlight its quiet cabin and easygoing driving feel.

Expert reviews rate the 2018 model among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs called out in expert reviews center on the exterior design and trunk space, along with the infotainment system's interface.

32.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Honda Clarity Hybrid Plug-In models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the Honda Clarity Hybrid Plug-In very highly, and the expert review data reinforces that impression with praise for its smooth, quiet driving character and strong efficiency. The model also earns recurring owner praise for its comfortable ride and confident everyday performance.

• Owners rate the Honda Clarity Hybrid Plug-In between 4.75 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable if you verify charging habits, maintenance history, and vehicle condition before you buy.

What should I look for when buying a used Honda Clarity Hybrid Plug-In?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 75.7% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2018 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Honda Sensing
• Infotainment: Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, plus a navigation system with HD traffic in Touring trim
• Fuel efficiency: 110 MPGe when burning through both a fully charged battery and a full tank of gas; 42 mpg in combined driving

Which Honda Clarity Hybrid Plug-In trim should I buy?

The 2018 Honda Clarity Hybrid Plug-In offers these trims:

• Clarity Plug-In Hybrid: This is the value pick, with the core plug-in hybrid setup, Honda Sensing, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, a multi-angle reversing camera, and the model's distinctive cabin and driving character.
• Touring: This trim adds leather seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, simulated suede on the dashboard, an 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, a navigation system that can help direct you to the nearest charging stations, and a remote cabin climate pre-conditioning system.

What Honda Clarity Hybrid Plug-In do most buyers choose?

The Honda Clarity Hybrid Plug-In years with the most listings are 2019, 2018, and 2020.

The highest-volume years usually give you the broadest selection, which makes it easier to compare prices, mileage, and condition. They also tend to be the first places to look when you want the best balance of availability and shopping flexibility.

What is the Honda Clarity Hybrid Plug-In's resale value?

Prices are moving down for both model years, which can create a more favorable buying window for shoppers. The declines are sizable enough to matter, especially if you're comparing recent used examples with similar mileage and condition. The 2018 and 2019 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Honda Clarity Hybrid Plug-In safe?

• 2018: 7/10

Honda Sensing is standard and includes adaptive cruise control with low-speed following capability, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist, and a Road Departure Mitigation system designed to discourage unintentional departure from the road.

For the safest used buy, the 2018 model posts the highest confirmed score of 7/10.

Should I buy a used Honda Clarity Hybrid Plug-In now?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2019 model is at −10.73% versus a year ago, and the 2018 model is at −9.86%.
• Deal availability: The 2019 model has 30.7% good and great deals, and the 2018 model has 30.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2019 model has the most listings at a current average price of $18,312. The Honda Clarity Hybrid Plug-In offers a quiet, comfortable cabin and a smooth, easygoing driving feel that make it appealing for everyday use.

If you're buying used today, the 2019 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

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