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Honda Civic Depreciation Calculator

Calculate the Honda Civic depreciation rate by year, mileage, and country — with accident-history adjustments and a year-by-year depreciation chart.

The Honda Civic is one of the most enduring nameplates in the compact segment, praised for reliability, fuel efficiency, and strong build quality. Its depreciation curve is among the gentlest in its class, with 5-year retained value consistently beating mainstream compact rivals. High used-market demand and a loyal enthusiast base for Si and Type R trims keep resale firm.

1-year depreciation
13%
5-year retention
61%
MSRP
$24,250–$31k
Avg mi / year
13,000

Depreciation inputs

Depreciation during your 5-year ownership
$10,852
-39%
Value at purchase
$27,825
Brand new
Value when you sell
$16,973
5y / 60,000 mi
Depreciation / year
$2,170
Depreciation / mi
$0.18
FE/FL
11th generation · started 2022

Current generation — no successor has launched yet.

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Year-by-year depreciation

Depreciation rate per year, based on an MSRP of $27,825

Age Value % Retained Annual depreciation
New $27,825 100%
Year 1 $24,208 87% -$3,617 (13%)
Year 2 $21,982 79% -$2,226 (9.2%)
Year 3 $20,034 72% -$1,948 (8.9%)
Year 4 $18,365 66% -$1,669 (8.3%)
Year 5 $16,973 61% -$1,392 (7.6%)
Year 6 $15,582 56% -$1,391 (8.2%)
Year 7 $14,191 51% -$1,391 (8.9%)
Year 8 $12,800 46% -$1,391 (9.8%)
Year 9 $11,687 42% -$1,113 (8.7%)
Year 10 $10,574 38% -$1,113 (9.5%)

Honda Civic depreciation by country

The same car depreciates at different rates in different markets. Here's how the Honda Civic depreciation rate changes across the seven major markets we track.

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United States
Baseline

Baseline market. The Civic enjoys one of the strongest resale values in the US compact segment, with Si and Type R variants frequently selling near MSRP years after purchase.

Currency: USD Unit: mi
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Canada
+3% retention

The Civic has been Canada's best-selling car for over 20 years. Built in Alliston, Ontario, it has exceptionally strong used-market demand and slightly better retention than in the US.

Currency: CAD Unit: km
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United Kingdom
-10% retention

Civic hatchback is the primary body style in the UK, and depreciation is steeper than in North America due to competition from European hatchbacks and diesel preference historically.

Currency: GBP Unit: mi
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Europe
-12% retention

Faces stiff competition from VW Golf, Ford Focus, and local brands. Civic depreciation runs faster, though the Type R holds cult status and retains value unusually well.

Currency: EUR Unit: km
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Saudi Arabia
+5% retention

Popular as an affordable, reliable daily driver in Saudi Arabia. Strong resale thanks to Honda's reputation for heat tolerance and parts availability.

Currency: SAR Unit: km
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India
-18% retention

Honda discontinued the Civic in India in 2020 due to weak sales. Depreciation is sharper, and resale suffers from limited parts supply for the 10th-gen models sold there.

Currency: INR Unit: km
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Australia
-6% retention

Australia shifted to hatch-only, hybrid-focused Civic lineups priced at a premium. Strong brand loyalty supports resale, though volumes are lower than Corolla and Mazda3.

Currency: AUD Unit: km

Honda Civic depreciation after an accident

An accident on a vehicle's history permanently increases its depreciation rate, even after perfect repairs. Here's how much extra depreciation each severity level adds to a Honda Civic.

Minor accident
+8% depreciation

Paintwork, bumper scuffs, non-structural repairs. Disclosed on history reports but limited resale impact.

Moderate accident
+18% depreciation

Panel replacement, airbag deployment, meaningful CARFAX entry. Significantly accelerates depreciation.

Major accident
+31% depreciation

Frame damage, flood, salvage title. Permanent depreciation hit even after full restoration.

This "diminished value" is the extra depreciation a car carries after an accident. Insurance rarely reimburses it — our calculator bakes it into every depreciation estimate.

Honda Civic FAQ

How much does a Honda Civic depreciate per year?
A new Honda Civic depreciates about 13% in its first year and roughly 6–8% annually thereafter. After 5 years, a Civic retains approximately 61% of its MSRP, which is significantly better than the 45% industry average. This makes it one of the slowest-depreciating compact cars on the market.
What is a Honda Civic worth after 5 years?
A Civic purchased new for $27,000 will typically be worth around $16,500 after 5 years with average mileage of 65,000 miles. Sport and Si trims often command a $1,000–$2,000 premium over base LX models at resale due to enthusiast demand.
Does the Honda Civic Type R depreciate faster than the regular Civic?
No — the Type R actually depreciates slower than any other Civic trim. Limited production and cult enthusiast status mean Type Rs often sell used for 85–95% of original MSRP in the first 2–3 years, and some have sold above MSRP during supply shortages.
How does mileage affect Honda Civic depreciation?
Each mile driven reduces a Civic's value by roughly $0.013, or about $1,300 per 100,000 miles beyond age-based depreciation. Civics are known for reaching 200,000+ miles reliably, so high-mileage examples with service records still retain meaningful value.
How much does accident history reduce a Civic's resale value?
A minor accident typically cuts Civic resale by ~8%, a moderate accident by ~18%, and a major accident with frame damage by around 31%. Because Civics are commonly cross-shopped on Carfax reports, a clean history is especially valuable at trade-in.

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