Used Honda Clarity Hybrid Plug-In for Sale nearSan Luis Obispo, 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 $16,904, and over the past year it reached a low of $16,336. 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 strong fuel economy. The all-generations owner rating is 4.78/5 across every model year in the data. Owners also consistently praise its comfortable daily-driving character and efficient plug-in hybrid setup, especially when you can charge overnight. Expert reviews rate the 2018 model among the highest across all years. The main trade-offs center on exterior styling and cargo space, while the 2018 expert review also points to some infotainment usability quirks and occasional adaptive-cruise behavior. 33.3% 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 data reinforces its smooth, quiet, easy-to-live-with character. The model’s appeal also comes through in its comfortable cabin and efficient plug-in hybrid design, which owners repeatedly praise.

• 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 vehicle history and confirm the charging and hybrid systems have been cared for properly.

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

Across all model years, at 73.3% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2020 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Honda Sensing, including adaptive cruise control with low-speed following, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist, and Road Departure Mitigation
• 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: The standard trim gives you the core plug-in hybrid setup, Honda Sensing, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a multi-angle reversing camera, and keyless Smart Entry. It’s the best-value choice if you want the Clarity’s efficiency and comfort without extra luxury features.
• Touring: The Touring trim adds leather seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, simulated suede on the dashboard, an 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, navigation with charging-station guidance, and remote cabin climate pre-conditioning. Choose this if you want the most upscale version and the added 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-listing years tend to draw more shopper attention because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right price, mileage, and condition. In this model’s case, the most common years also line up with strong deal percentages, which helps explain their popularity.

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

Prices are moving lower across the model years shown, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. The larger drop on one year suggests stronger downward pressure there, while the other year has also softened but by a smaller amount. That combination points to improving value for buyers who want a recent Clarity Hybrid Plug-In at a more approachable price.

The 2019 and 2018 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

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 −6.57% versus a year ago, and the 2018 model is at −10.87%.
• Deal availability: The 2019 model has 33.2% good and great deals, and the 2018 model has 34.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2019 model has the most listings at a current average price of $18,637. The Honda Clarity Hybrid Plug-In offers a quiet, comfortable, easygoing driving character that makes it appealing for everyday commuting and longer errands alike.

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 October 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.