2026 Honda Civic is a Little Pricier—Should You Get a 2025 Instead?

Still Honda’s Compact Mainstay

The Honda Accord may be losing its popularity to Americans, but the Civic is still one of the automaker’s best-selling models. For 2026, the Civic lineup sees a minor price bump, but with 2025 models still sitting in dealer inventory, the decision isn’t as easy as it seems. With the 2026 Civic Sedan now available to order on Honda’s website, you might weigh in whether the small price increase is worth the wait – or if a leftover 2025 model is the smarter deal.

Honda added $345 across the entire Civic Sedan range, meaning the base LX now starts at $24,595, while the Sport is priced at $26,595. The Sport Hybrid increases to $29,295, and the Sport Touring Hybrid tops out at $32,295.

How the 2025 Inventory Stacks Up

Inventory data from Cars.com shows that several 2025 Civic trims are still available, though supply is beginning to tighten. The base trim has already disappeared from most listings, which pushes more buyers toward the LX and Sport variants. The LX is holding steady around $25,400 with no significant discounts, suggesting dealers are confident they can clear stock without much incentive.

The Sport trim, however, tells a different story. Listings range from $24,990 to $25,350, with dealers typically shaving $1,000 to $2,000 off the sticker. That makes it the most appealing choice in the current lineup, especially for buyers looking to avoid the mild price hike of the 2026 model.

At the top end, the remaining 2025 Sport Touring unit is listed at $34,500 and shows no signs of dealer markdowns. This model is unique in being among the last non-hybrid Sport Touring models, as the 2026 range shifts entirely toward hybrid powertrains at the top.

What You’d Miss—and What You’d Gain

For 2026, Honda’s changes are minimal. There are no major styling updates, and the interior remains familiar aside from minor software refinements. The key difference is the expanded hybrid availability, with Honda pushing to increase the share of Civic sales that are electrified.

Buyers skipping the 2026 model mainly miss out on incremental updates and the shift toward more hybrid options. The outgoing model still offers strong value, though notably smaller than the inventory units from other automakers, so there’s that.