New Honda Civic for Sale nearOshawa, 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 $21,058 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $20,929 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 with broad appeal and a long track record of satisfying owners.

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

Owners repeatedly praise the Civic for its reliability, fuel efficiency, and enjoyable driving experience. Comfort, roomy interiors, and practical cargo space also come up often, which helps explain why it works so well for commuters, families, and first-time buyers.

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

The main trade-offs in recent expert reviews centre on outdated technology, road noise, and some versions feeling less powerful than buyers might expect. Even so, the Civic’s overall mix of efficiency, practicality, and driving enjoyment keeps it near the top of the compact-car conversation.

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

Are Honda Civic models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Civic as dependable, efficient, and easy to live with. Expert commentary also reinforces its reputation for reliability and long-term value, especially for buyers who want a car that can serve as a low-stress daily driver.

• 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 points to a model with strong long-term ownership appeal and a generally reassuring track record.

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 in the 2026 sedan lineup, with the 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine, CVT, paddle shifters, and the standard 7-inch digital instrumentation and 7-inch touchscreen setup. It suits buyers who want the Civic’s core formula at the most accessible price.
• Sport: Adds 18-inch wheels, a shiny exhaust outlet tip, and a more polished look and feel while keeping the same 2.0-litre engine and CVT. This is the best-value trim if you want a nicer cabin and more presence without moving up to hybrid pricing.
• Sport Hybrid: Brings Honda’s two-motor hybrid powertrain for stronger efficiency and more impressive performance, making it the smart pick if fuel savings matter most.
• Sport Touring Hybrid: Adds larger 10.2-inch instrumentation, a 9-inch infotainment display, 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. This is the most feature-rich choice for buyers who want the most complete Civic experience.
• Si: A standalone sport sedan with a turbocharged gas engine and manual transmission only, aimed at drivers who want a more engaging Civic.
• Type R: The performance hatchback flagship, included in the lineup as the most extreme Civic variant.

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 balance newer features, broad availability, and familiar Civic strengths like efficiency and practicality. More listings also give you a better chance of finding the trim, colour, and price point that fit your needs.

What is the Honda Civic's resale value?

Most Civic model years are down year over year, which is good news if you are shopping used and want more car for your money. The largest drops are in the double digits for several recent and mid-cycle years, while a few older examples are changing more slowly. That mix suggests broad softening across much of the lineup, with only a small number of years moving against the trend.

The 2014 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

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, 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.

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 −9.82% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −9.91%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 29.7% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $26,250 CAD. The Honda Civic offers a roomy cabin and a practical, well-rounded character that has made it a favourite with commuters and families alike.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The Civic LX and Civic Sport 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 and return 7.6 litres per 100 kilometres in the city, 6.0 on the highway, and 6.9 combined.
• Tech: The 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.
• Safety: The latest Civic adds Honda Sensing 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, 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 $1,830 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 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.