Used Honda Fit for Sale nearElmira, NY

How much does the Honda Fit cost in today's market?

Used Honda Fit prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Honda Fit's current nationwide average price is $12,367, and over the past year that nationwide average reached a low of $10,808. Recently, prices have held firm or risen year-over-year across the most recent model years.

Is the Honda Fit a good car?

Yes — the Honda Fit is a strong used-car pick if you value space, efficiency, and an easygoing daily-driving character. The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Fit for its roomy cabin, clever cargo flexibility, and excellent fuel economy. The model also earns repeat praise for being fun to drive and practical for city use, with reliability coming up often as part of its appeal.

Expert reviews rate the 2015 and 2018 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs in the expert-tested recent years center on engine noise at higher speeds, dated-feeling technology in some trims, and automatic-transmission versions that can feel less eager.

30.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Honda Fit models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Honda Fit as a dependable, practical small car with strong everyday usability. Expert commentary also reinforces its reputation for good reliability, especially when paired with its roomy interior and efficient packaging.

• Owners rate the Honda Fit between 4.3 and 4.8 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable overall, especially if you verify condition and service history before you buy.

What should I look for when buying a used Honda Fit?

Across all model years, at 57.9% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Honda Sensing on EX and EX-L trims, and on LX and Sport trims with the CVT
• Infotainment: 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on every model but the LX
• Fuel efficiency: 29 mpg city, 36 highway, 31 combined with the 6-speed manual; 33, 40, 36 with the CVT

Which Honda Fit trim should I buy?

The 2018 Honda Fit offers these trims:

• LX: The value-focused starting point, with power locks, power windows, air conditioning, a power moonroof, a four-speaker stereo, Bluetooth connectivity, and a USB port.
• Sport: The best-value trim, adding 16-inch alloy wheels, fog lights, an upgraded lower front spoiler, side underbody spoilers, a 6-speaker stereo, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, and a 7-inch touchscreen.
• EX: Adds push-button start, cargo tie-downs, SiriusXM satellite radio, telescoping sun visors, and SmartLock.
• EX-L: Adds leather upholstery, heated front seats, heated body-color side mirrors with an expanded driver-side view, and integrated turn signals.

What Honda Fit do most buyers choose?

The Honda Fit years with the most listings are 2016, 2015, and 2017.

Those higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare and often sit in the sweet spot between price and features. They also line up with the Fit’s strongest reputation for practicality, which keeps demand steady among used shoppers.

What is the Honda Fit's resale value?

The table shows positive year-over-year movement across every listed model year, so used Fit prices have generally been rising rather than softening. The smallest gains are in the older and mid-cycle years, while the strongest increases appear in the lower-priced and newer examples.

The 2015, 2017, and 2020 model years have held their value best, with prices flat to rising year-over-year.

Is the Honda Fit safe?

• 2018: 8/10
• 2015: 7/10

Honda Sensing is standard on the 2018 EX and EX-L trims, and it includes forward-collision warning and avoidance, lane-departure warning, and road-departure mitigation.

For the safest used buy, the 2018 model posts the highest confirmed score of 8/10.

Should I buy a used Honda Fit now?

Buy now if:

• Sweet-spot year: The 2016 model has the most listings at a current average price of $12,363. The Honda Fit offers a roomy cabin and clever cargo flexibility that make it feel bigger and more versatile than its size suggests.

If you're buying used today, the 2016 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

How does the 2015 Honda Fit compare to the 2015 Ford Fiesta?

Our experts score the 2015 Honda Fit 8.5/10 and the 2015 Ford Fiesta 7.5/10. The Fit asks for more money up front and in the used market, but it gives you a stronger mix of space, fuel economy, and overall practicality. The Fiesta is cheaper on the used market and has a lower starting MSRP, but the Fit delivers more horsepower, better mpg, more listings, and a higher share of good and great deals.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.