A 2021 Honda Civic still asks 74% of what a 2026 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 37 sedans we price, that ranks #4, above the 58% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 7 (−10.1%), after which losses ease to about 7.2% a year. Mileage costs it 36%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 2,055 listings.
Honda Civic value by year
The newest Civic at under half the 2026 price is the 2015, with a median asking price of $10,500 (46% of it). A 2026 and a 2025 ask almost the same, $22,985 against $22,985, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $19,900 | $29,888 | 77 | |
| 2025 | $17,920 | $28,466 | 56 | |
| 2024 | $14,700 | $26,348 | 47 | |
| 2023 | $13,999 | $26,199 | 34 | |
| 2022 | $10,999 | $25,678 | 37 | |
| 2021 | $12,900 | $23,064 | 47 | |
| 2020 | $12,500 | $21,995 | 60 | |
| 2019 | $10,800 | $20,500 | 86 | |
| 2018 | $10,000 | $19,620 | 80 | |
| 2017 | $9,986 | $17,999 | 114 | |
| 2016 | $8,195 | $16,499 | 104 | |
| 2015 | $6,650 | $15,000 | 107 | |
| 2014 | $4,900 | $13,353 | 99 | |
| 2013 | $5,000 | $12,950 | 117 | |
| 2012 | $3,900 | $10,679 | 197 | |
| 2011 | $3,500 | $8,999 | 44 | |
| 2010 | $2,350 | $8,500 | 88 | |
| 2009 | $2,700 | $8,499 | 102 | |
| 2008 | $2,250 | $7,995 | 112 | |
| 2007 | $2,500 | $6,999 | 92 | |
| 2006 | $2,495 | $6,450 | 67 | |
| 2005 | $2,200 | $6,500 | 53 | |
| 2004 | $1,500 | $5,499 | 38 | |
| 2003 | $1,750 | $5,400 | 39 | |
| 2002 | $2,000 | $4,500 | 32 | |
| 2001 | $1,300 | $5,788 | 19 | |
| 2000 | $2,000 | $7,498 | 27 | |
| 1999 | $1,650 | $9,123 | 7 | |
| 1998 | $2,500 | $5,500 | 11 | |
| 1997 | $1,000 | $4,300 | 11 | |
| 1996 | $1,300 | $5,500 | 21 | |
| 1995 | $1,250 | $5,995 | 5 | |
| 1994 | $2,800 | $9,000 | 9 | |
| 1993 | $1,800 | $10,995 | 7 | |
| 1992 | $1,000 | $2,900 | 3 | |
| 1991 | $3,399 | $12,995 | 3 | |
| 1990 | $2,950 | $6,250 | 3 |
How the Honda Civic depreciates
The newest Honda Civic has a median asking price of $22,985; a 36-year-older one runs about $4,200 — roughly 82% lost over 36 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Honda Civic hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Nissan Sentra keeps 57%, against 74% for the Civic. The Civic holds value better than the Nissan Sentra.
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Adjust your Honda Civic value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Honda Civic about 36% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2026 Honda Civic: a dealer trade-in offer is around $19,900, selling private-party nets about $22,985, and a lot asks near $29,888 — a $9,988 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the Civic costs a median 16% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 8 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Honda Civic price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $20,500 (13) | $23,628 (151) | +15% |
| 2025 | $17,999 (23) | $22,985 (151) | +28% |
| 2024 | $16,999 (32) | $23,646 (90) | +39% |
| 2023 | $19,550 (20) | $22,573 (76) | +15% |
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Honda Civic value FAQ
How much is a Honda Civic worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $1,400 to $22,985 across 37 model years. A 2026 is worth about $22,985, the median of 77 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Honda Civic's value?
Among Civics from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $21,985, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $10,200; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 36%.
Which Honda Civic year is the best value?
The newest Civic at under half the 2026 price is the 2015, with a median asking price of $10,500 (46% of it). A 2026 and a 2025 ask almost the same, $22,985 against $22,985, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
Is a Honda Civic cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 16% more, across 8 recent model years in our listings.
Does the Civic hold value better than the Nissan Sentra?
Yes: over 5 years the Civic keeps 74% of its value and the Nissan Sentra 57%, by the median asking prices of the 2026 and 2021 model years.
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