New Honda Civic for Sale nearDartmouth, NS

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 $20,935 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $20,913 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 if you want a compact car that blends practicality, efficiency, and everyday driving enjoyment.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.5/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the Civic for its reliability, fuel economy, and comfortable, roomy interiors. Across the model years, you also see consistent appreciation for its enjoyable driving character and strong everyday usability.

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The main trade-offs in recent expert reviews centre on road noise, outdated technology in some versions, and the fact that all-wheel drive is not part of the Civic formula.

28.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Honda Civic models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the Civic highly for reliability, and the expert commentary reinforces that reputation with repeated praise for dependable long-term ownership and low running costs. The Civic’s strong fuel economy and durable everyday character also come through clearly in the reviews.

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

For used buyers, the Civic’s long-term ownership risk is generally low, especially if you choose a well-kept example with a clean service 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, 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; Civic Si and Sport Touring Hybrid add 10.2-inch instrumentation, 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 gives you the Civic’s core sedan or hatchback formula with the standard 2.0-litre four-cylinder setup and the Civic’s straightforward, easy-to-use character.
• Sport: A strong value choice if you want the Civic Sport sedan’s 18-inch wheels, shiny exhaust outlet tip, and more expressive look while staying close to the core Civic experience.
• Sport Hybrid: This trim adds Honda’s two-motor hybrid powertrain for stronger efficiency and more impressive overall performance.
• Sport Touring Hybrid: The most feature-rich core trim, adding larger 10.2-inch instrumentation, a 9-inch infotainment display, Google built-in, a Wi-Fi hotspot, wireless smartphone charging, and premium audio.
• Si: The enthusiast pick, with a turbocharged gas engine and manual transmission only for drivers who want a more engaging sport sedan.
• Type R: The performance flagship, aimed at buyers who want the most focused Civic driving experience.

What Honda Civic do most buyers choose?

The Honda Civic years with the most listings are 2023, 2021, and 2024.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they sit in a sweet spot of newer design, broad availability, and pricing that still feels reachable for many shoppers. They also give you more choice across trims and body styles, which helps when you're comparing value.

What is the Honda Civic's resale value?

Most Civic model years in the table are down year over year, which is good news if you're shopping used and want more room to negotiate. The biggest drops are in the double-digit range, while the newest examples are falling more slowly. That pattern suggests the Civic remains in demand, but recent inventory is still softening enough to create opportunities for buyers.

The 2015, 2014, and 2026 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 −5.08% versus a year ago, and the 2025 model is at −8.49%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 30.7% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $25,623 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: 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, and the hybrid powertrain adds stronger efficiency.
• Tech: The Civic Si and Sport Touring Hybrid add 10.2-inch instrumentation, a 9-inch infotainment display, Google built-in, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and wireless smartphone charging.
• Safety: Honda Sensing 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: The 2026 model year ranges from $31,316 CAD to $42,471 CAD before 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.

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.