Used Honda Civic for Sale nearElk Lake, ON

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 $21,065 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $20,940 CAD. 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 for shoppers who want a compact car with broad appeal and a long-running reputation for practicality. The all-generations owner rating is 4.47/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Civic for reliability, fuel efficiency, and an enjoyable driving experience. Comfort, roomy interiors, and everyday usability also come up often, especially from buyers who value a car that works well for commuting and family duty.

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

The main trade-offs in recent expert reviews centre on road noise, outdated technology in some versions, and the fact that all-wheel drive is not part of the Civic formula. Some trims also place the best features higher up the range, so it pays to compare equipment carefully.

28.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Honda Civic models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently describe the Honda Civic as dependable, efficient, and easy to live with. The model’s long-term appeal comes from its strong reputation for reliability, its fuel economy, and the way it tends to deliver a smooth, satisfying ownership experience.

• Owners rate the Honda Civic between 4.5 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, that combination points to a model that can be a sensible long-term choice when you pick a well-kept example and stay attentive to maintenance history.

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

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Honda Sensing collection of advanced driving assistance systems, including forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, lane centring assist, adaptive cruise control, Traffic Jam Assist, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert.
• Infotainment: standard 7-inch digital instrumentation panel and 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; Civic Si and Sport Touring Hybrid add larger 10.2-inch instrumentation and 9-inch infotainment displays, Google built-in, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and wireless smartphone charging.
• Fuel efficiency: the Civic’s Natural Resources Canada fuel economy ratings are respectable at 7.6 litres per 100 kilometres in the city, 6.0 on the highway, and 6.9 in combined driving.

Which Honda Civic trim should I buy?

The 2026 Honda Civic offers these trims:

• LX: The entry trim in the 2026 sedan range, suited to buyers who want the Civic’s core efficiency and everyday usability at the lowest price point.
• Sport: Adds a more distinctive look with 18-inch wheels and a shiny exhaust outlet tip, while keeping the Civic’s balanced character intact.
• Sport Hybrid: Brings Honda’s two-motor hybrid powertrain for stronger efficiency and more effortless everyday driving; this is the best-value trim for many shoppers who want the Civic’s strongest all-around mix.
• Sport Touring Hybrid: Adds larger 10.2-inch instrumentation and 9-inch infotainment displays, Google built-in, a Wi-Fi hotspot, wireless smartphone charging, and premium audio.
• Si: A standalone sport sedan with a turbocharged gas engine and manual transmission, aimed at drivers who want a more involved experience.
• Type R: The performance-focused hatchback variant for buyers who want the most extreme Civic character.

What Honda Civic do most buyers choose?

The Honda Civic years with the most listings are 2023, 2021, and 2022.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more choice in trims, body styles, and equipment levels. They also usually sit in a sweet spot where newer features and broader availability meet more approachable pricing.

What is the Honda Civic's resale value?

Most Civic model years are down year over year, which can work in your favour if you are shopping used. The biggest drops are concentrated in several recent and mid-cycle years, while a few older examples are falling more slowly or even edging up slightly.

The 2015 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2015, 2026, and 2014 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

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 Sensing is standard on the 2026 Civic, with forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, lane centring assist, adaptive cruise control, Traffic Jam Assist, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert.

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 2025 model is at −9.67% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −9.73%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 29.3% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $26,276 CAD. The Honda Civic offers a roomy cabin, strong practicality, and a well-rounded driving character that has made it a long-running favourite.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: In Canada, five Civic sedan trims are available, the LX and Sport use a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine with 150 horsepower and 133 lb-ft of torque, and the Civic’s Natural Resources Canada fuel economy ratings are 7.6 litres per 100 kilometres in the city, 6.0 on the highway, and 6.9 in combined driving.
• Tech: You can get larger 10.2-inch instrumentation and 9-inch infotainment displays, Google built-in, access to a Wi-Fi hotspot, and wireless smartphone charging.
• Safety: Honda equips every 2026 Civic with Honda Sensing, and the package includes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, lane centring assist, adaptive cruise control, Traffic Jam Assist, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert.
• Starting price: For the 2026 model year, prices range from $31,316 CAD to $42,471 CAD with the $1,830 CAD destination charge.

If you're buying used today, the 2023 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.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.