Negotiating leverage
35
moderate leverage / 100
~45 days of national supply and listings typically ~1% above fair price — moderate negotiating leverage.
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2016 Honda Civic Price: Fair Market Value & MSRP
A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.
Fair market price
$13,415
Inside the middle half of current listings.
Price intelligence
A map of today's market
Fair price is in the typical market range
$5,999$21,995
- Typical market range
- $11,995–$15,995
- Ridekick fair price
- $13,415
- Original MSRP range
- $19,440–$26,500
Middle 50% of active listings
Mileage-adjusted estimate
6 sourced trims when new
Buyer context
Market pulse
Signals to help you frame a conversation—not a promise about a particular vehicle or dealer.
National supply
45
days of supply
Balanced market
Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2016 Honda Civic.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$17,885–$18,662
Estimated dealer invoice — about $19,440 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% manufacturer margin.
An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.
Fair price by trim
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| LX | $12,270 | $19,440 | $17,885–$18,662 |
| EX | $14,016 | $21,040 | $19,357–$20,198 |
| EX-L | $14,101 | $23,700 | $21,804–$22,752 |
| EX-T | $14,368 | $22,200 | $20,424–$21,312 |
| LX-P | $14,447 | $20,850 | $19,182–$20,016 |
| Touring | $14,831 | $26,500 | $24,380–$25,440 |
Trim comparison
How each trim is priced
Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Fair price
Trim
$11,132$19,385$27,638
Fair priceLX
$12,270
LX: fair price $12,270, original MSRP $19,440, estimated dealer cost $17,885 to $18,662.
EX
$14,016
EX: fair price $14,016, original MSRP $21,040, estimated dealer cost $19,357 to $20,198.
EX-L
$14,101
EX-L: fair price $14,101, original MSRP $23,700, estimated dealer cost $21,804 to $22,752.
EX-T
$14,368
EX-T: fair price $14,368, original MSRP $22,200, estimated dealer cost $20,424 to $21,312.
LX-P
$14,447
LX-P: fair price $14,447, original MSRP $20,850, estimated dealer cost $19,182 to $20,016.
Touring
$14,831
Touring: fair price $14,831, original MSRP $26,500, estimated dealer cost $24,380 to $25,440.
All marks use the same price scale. Dealer cost is an estimate; original MSRP and fair price are shown for context, not as a guarantee of a particular vehicle’s price.
Out-the-door price by state
Out-the-door for a 2016 Honda Civic runs about $14,113 in MT to $15,743 in NJ — fair price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.
| State | Sales/use tax | Doc + title + reg | Out-the-door |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | $1,001 | $110+ | $14,913 |
| TX | $863 | $332 | $14,997 |
| FL | $828 | $1,074+ | $15,704 |
| NY | $552 | $371 | $14,725 |
| PA | $828 | $587 | $15,217 |
| IL | $863 | $683 | $15,348 |
| OH | $794 | $444 | $15,040 |
| GA | $966 | $637 | $15,405 |
| NC | $414 | $793 | $15,009 |
| WA | $897 | $215+ | $14,914 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $14,327 |
Estimates using each state's base tax rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value or weight (shown with a "+"). Trade-in tax credits are not included.
Out-the-door price by state: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Washington, Oregon
Safety & recalls
5 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2016 Honda Civic.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2016 Civic 2-Door vehicles manufactured February 23, 2016, through May 20, 2016. The affected vehicles may have a damaged LED side marker light circuit board inside the taillight assembly, making the marker light inoperable. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect both the taillight assemblies, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KB8.
Campaign 16V526000 · 11/07/2016
PARKING BRAKE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 Honda Civic two door and four door 1.5L turbo and 2.0L vehicles. The electric parking brake (EPB) may not engage if it is applied immediately after turning the ignition off.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software to allow the EPB to engage immediately after the ignition is turned off, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KC6.
Campaign 16V725000 · 11/10/2016
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 Civic vehicles manufactured September 22, 2015, to February 3, 2016 and equipped with 2.0L engines. The affected vehicles have engines with piston assemblies that may have been manufactured without a piston wrist pin circlip or with an incorrectly installed piston wrist pin circlip.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the piston assemblies and damaged engine components, as necessary, free of charge. Parts are expected to be available in the Summer of 2016. Owners were mailed an interim notification beginning March 31, 2016, and will be mailed a second notice when parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JX9.
Campaign 16V074000 · 09/02/2016
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
Campaign 23V858000 · 18/12/2023
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
Campaign 26V332000 · 21/05/2026
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Questions buyers ask
What is a fair price for a 2016 Honda Civic?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $13,415, within a typical market range of $11,995 to $15,995.
Is the 2016 Honda Civic cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $19,440, so a fair used price is roughly $6,025 below MSRP.
What is the out-the-door price of a 2016 Honda Civic?
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $14,113 in MT to $15,743 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
Is now a good time to buy a 2016 Honda Civic?
There are about 45 days of national market supply for the 2016 Honda Civic — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2016 Honda Civic.
How much can you negotiate on a 2016 Honda Civic?
Negotiating leverage rates 35/100 (moderate). ~45 days of national supply and listings typically ~1% above fair price — moderate negotiating leverage.
What does the dealer pay for a 2016 Honda Civic?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $17,885–$18,662 — its $19,440 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 8/1/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.