Used Honda Clarity Hybrid Plug-In for Sale nearSan Francisco, 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 $17,246, 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 economy. The all-generations owner rating is 4.78/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners also consistently praise the car's comfortable daily-driving character and its strong efficiency, especially with overnight charging. Expert reviews rate the 2018 model among the highest across all years.

Common trade-offs include exterior styling and trunk space, while the 2018 expert review also points to some infotainment and driver-assistance quirks. 33.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Honda Clarity Hybrid Plug-In models reliable?

Owners consistently give the Honda Clarity Hybrid Plug-In very strong marks, and the expert review highlights a smooth, quiet, and confidence-inspiring driving experience. The model also earns praise for its comfortable cabin and strong efficiency, which support its appeal as a used buy.

• 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 history, charging behavior, and overall 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 75.2% — 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 HondaLink subscription services
• Fuel efficiency: 110 MPGe and 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 entry version, and it gives you the core plug-in hybrid setup, Honda Sensing, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the car's distinctive cabin and driving character. It is the best-value choice if you want the Clarity's main strengths without moving up the price ladder.
• 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. Choose this one if you want the most comfort and convenience features.

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.

Higher-volume years usually give you more shopping choice, which can make it easier to compare prices, conditions, and deal quality. They also tend to be the years most buyers gravitate toward because there are more examples to choose from.

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

Both model years show notable price declines versus a year ago, which is good news if you're shopping used. The drops are fairly close in size, so neither year is holding value dramatically better than the other. That makes recent Clarity Plug-In Hybrid models especially worth a look if you want a lower entry price.

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.

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 −9.86% versus a year ago, and the 2018 model is at −9.07%.
• Deal availability: The 2019 model has 31.8% good and great deals, and the 2018 model has 31.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2019 model has the most listings at a current average price of $18,451. 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 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.