New Honda Civic for Sale nearNorth Chicago, IL

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

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

The Honda Civic's current nationwide average price is $19,032, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $17,563 over the past year. Recently, prices have come down for the 2024, 2025, and 2026 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Honda Civic a good car?

Yes — the Honda Civic is a strong used-car choice if you want a compact car with broad appeal and a long track record of owner satisfaction. The all-generations owner rating is 4.5/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Civic for reliability, fuel economy, and enjoyable driving manners. Comfort, roomy interiors, and practical cargo space also come up often, especially for shoppers who want an easy daily driver.

Expert reviews rate the 2015 and 2020 models among the highest across all years.

The main tradeoffs across recent expert-reviewed years center on road noise, outdated technology in some versions, and features that are reserved for higher trims. Those are worth weighing if you want the most modern cabin experience.

33.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Honda Civic models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Honda Civic for reliability, fuel economy, and everyday usability. Expert reviews also reinforce its reputation as a dependable, long-lasting compact car that can serve you well for years.

• Owners rate the Honda Civic between 4.5 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is generally manageable, but a careful history check and inspection still matter because condition and maintenance can vary widely from one example to the next.

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

Across all model years, at 65.6% 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-2023 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Honda Sensing collection of advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS)
• Infotainment: 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: 31 mpg in the city, 39 mpg on the highway, and 34 mpg in combined driving

Which Honda Civic trim should I buy?

The 2026 Honda Civic offers these trims:

• LX: The entry point with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, CVT, and front-wheel drive; it suits you if you want the most affordable way into the lineup.
• Sport: Adds 18-inch wheels, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and an eight-speaker audio system, making it the best-value trim for many shoppers.
• Sport Hybrid: Brings the Two Motor Hybrid powertrain for stronger efficiency and more power.
• Sport Touring Hybrid: Adds larger 10.2-inch instrumentation and 9-inch infotainment displays, Google built-in, Alexa built-in, wireless smartphone charging, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and a 12-speaker Bose audio system.
• Si: Adds a turbocharged gas engine and a manual transmission for a more engaging sport sedan setup.
• Type R: The performance-focused hatchback variant sits at the top of the range.

What Honda Civic do most buyers choose?

The Honda Civic years with the most listings are 2024, 2025, and 2023.

Those higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you a strong mix of availability, newer features, and competitive pricing. When more listings are on the market, you also have a better chance of finding the color, trim, and condition you want.

What is the Honda Civic's resale value?

Most model years are moving lower year over year, which is good news if you want to buy used. A few older years are edging up or staying nearly flat, so the Civic’s pricing picture is mixed rather than uniformly falling.

The 2014, 2016, 2024, and 2026 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2015, 2016, and 2014 model years have held their value best, with prices flat to rising year-over-year.

Is the Honda Civic safe?

• 2026: 7/10
• 2025: 8/10
• 2024: 8/10
• 2022: 7/10
• 2021: 7/10
• 2020: 9/10
• 2019: 9/10
• 2016: 9/10
• 2015: 9/10
• 2014: 8/10

Honda equips every 2026 Civic with its Honda Sensing collection of advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS).

For the safest used buy, the 2015, 2016, 2019 and 2020 models all post the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Honda Civic now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2026 model is at −0.85% versus a year ago, and the 2025 model is at −3.09%.
• Deal availability: The 2026 model has 37.1% good and great deals, and the 2025 model has 38.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $24,831. The Honda Civic offers a balanced mix of practicality, comfort, and everyday driving enjoyment that makes it easy to live with.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest Civic offers a 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 150 horsepower and 133 lb-ft of torque, plus a Two Motor Hybrid powertrain and EPA fuel economy of 31 mpg in the city, 39 mpg on the highway, and 34 mpg in combined driving.
• Tech: The latest Civic offers a 7-inch digital instrumentation panel and 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, with larger 10.2-inch instrumentation and 9-inch infotainment displays, Google built-in, Alexa built-in, and wireless smartphone charging on higher trims.
• Safety: The latest Civic adds blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert on the Sport, plus front and rear parking sensors with low-speed automatic braking on the Sport Touring Hybrid.
• Starting price: The latest Civic ranges from $25,790 to $34,690 with the destination charge.

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.

How does the 2023 Honda Civic compare to the 2023 Toyota Corolla?

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 27, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.

Compare 2026 Honda Civic Trims

The 2026 Honda Civic offers a range of trims from budget-friendly options to sportier models, all with efficient FWD performance.

• Starting at $25,477
• Best MPG/MPGe: 32 city / 41 hwy
• Most Popular: Sport FWD

Trim Overview

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Trim Deep Dives

LX FWD — "Who It's For"

The LX FWD is the pick for shoppers who want essential features and great fuel economy without paying for extras.

• Avg. market price: $25,477 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 32 city / 41 hwy
• Inventory: 2,008 listings — widest selection in the lineup
• View LX FWD listings

Sport FWD — "Who It's For"

The Sport FWD is the pick for shoppers who want a blend of style and features without stepping up to the Si. It's also the most popular trim in the lineup by a wide margin.

• Avg. market price: $27,549 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 31 city / 39 hwy
• Inventory: 5,420 listings — widest selection in the lineup
• View Sport FWD listings

Si FWD — "Who It's For"

The Si FWD is the pick for shoppers who want a sportier driving experience with more power and advanced features.

• Avg. market price: $32,019 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 27 city / 37 hwy
• Inventory: 539 listings
• View Si FWD listings

Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — Sport FWD

With 5,420 active listings, the Sport FWD is the clear volume leader in the lineup.

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Best Budget Option — LX FWD

At $25,477 avg market price — below the lineup median of $27,549 — it's the most accessible entry point.

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Best for Fuel Economy — LX FWD

The LX FWD offers the best fuel efficiency in the lineup with 32/41 MPG/MPGe.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.