Used Honda Civic for Sale nearVictoria, BC

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 $21,003 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $20,930 CAD. That narrow spread suggests prices have stayed fairly steady overall for this model. 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, anchored by an all-generations owner rating of 4.47/5.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.47/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Civic for its reliability, fuel economy, and enjoyable driving experience. Comfort and everyday practicality also come up often, especially the roomy interior and useful cargo space.

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

The main trade-offs across recent expert-reviewed years centre on road noise, outdated technology in some versions, and a few driver-assistance and convenience features that are reserved for higher trims or specific configurations.

27.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Honda Civic models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently describe the Civic as dependable, efficient, and easy to live with. The model’s long-running reputation for reliability, plus its strong fuel economy and practical everyday character, are recurring themes across the data.

• 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, long-term ownership risk is generally low, especially if you choose a well-kept example with a solid service history.

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

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Honda Sensing 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, rear cross-traffic alert, and automatic high-beam headlights.
• Infotainment: 7-inch digital instrumentation panel and 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; higher trims add 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 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 point for the sedan lineup, with the 2.0-litre engine, CVT, and the standard tech and safety suite; it suits you if you want the most accessible way into the Civic.
• Sport: Adds a more distinctive look and 18-inch wheels, while keeping the same core powertrain; this is the best-value trim if you want a little more style without moving up the price ladder.
• Sport Hybrid: Brings Honda’s two-motor hybrid powertrain for stronger efficiency and more effortless everyday response.
• Sport Touring Hybrid: Adds the larger 10.2-inch instrumentation and 9-inch infotainment displays, Google built-in, a Wi-Fi hotspot, wireless smartphone charging, 12-speaker Bose audio, and front and rear parking sensors with low-speed automatic braking.
• Si: The standalone sport sedan with a turbocharged gas engine and manual transmission, aimed at drivers who want a more engaging setup.
• Type R: The hatchback performance variant, positioned as the most extreme Civic in the lineup.

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 a broad mix of trims, body styles, and price points. They also usually offer enough inventory to compare condition, equipment, and deal quality before you buy.

What is the Honda Civic's resale value?

Most Civic model years are down year over year, and several recent ones have posted double-digit declines. That creates a more buyer-friendly setup if you are shopping used, especially in newer model years where prices have eased from their earlier highs. A few older years have moved down more slowly, which suggests stronger value retention in those examples.

The 2015, 2026, and 2017 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 equips every 2026 Civic with its Honda Sensing collection of advanced driving assistance systems.

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 −5.21% versus a year ago, and the 2025 model is at −8.88%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 29.1% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $25,760 CAD. The Honda Civic offers a roomy cabin and a practical, easy-to-live-with layout that suits daily commuting and family use.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: In Canada, five Civic sedan trims are available, and the core models use a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine with 150 horsepower and 133 lb-ft of torque, while the hybrids use Honda’s two-motor hybrid powertrain.
• Tech: The latest Civic offers a 7-inch digital instrumentation panel and 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, while higher trims add 10.2-inch instrumentation, a 9-inch infotainment display, Google built-in, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and wireless smartphone charging.
• Safety: Honda Sensing is standard, and it 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, rear cross-traffic alert, and automatic high-beam headlights.
• Starting price: For the 2026 model year, prices range from $31,316 CAD to $42,471 CAD with the 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 October 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.