Negotiating leverage
35
moderate leverage / 100
~52 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
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2021 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
$19,689
Inside the middle half of current listings.
Price intelligence
A map of today's market
Fair price is in the typical market range
$12,786$25,950
- Typical market range
- $17,499–$20,999
- Ridekick fair price
- $19,689
- Original MSRP range
- $21,250–$28,300
Middle 50% of active listings
Mileage-adjusted estimate
5 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
52
days of supply
Balanced market
Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2021 Honda Civic.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$19,550–$20,400
Estimated dealer invoice — about $21,250 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 | $17,737 | $21,250 | $19,550–$20,400 |
| Sport | $20,017 | $23,050 | $21,206–$22,128 |
| EX | $20,761 | $24,400 | $22,448–$23,424 |
| EX-L | $21,961 | $25,400 | $23,368–$24,384 |
| touring | — | $28,300 | $26,036–$27,168 |
Trim comparison
How each trim is priced
Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Fair price
Trim
$16,892$23,019$29,145
Fair priceLX
$17,737
LX: fair price $17,737, original MSRP $21,250, estimated dealer cost $19,550 to $20,400.
Sport
$20,017
Sport: fair price $20,017, original MSRP $23,050, estimated dealer cost $21,206 to $22,128.
EX
$20,761
EX: fair price $20,761, original MSRP $24,400, estimated dealer cost $22,448 to $23,424.
EX-L
$21,961
EX-L: fair price $21,961, original MSRP $25,400, estimated dealer cost $23,368 to $24,384.
touring
—
touring: fair price not available, original MSRP $28,300, estimated dealer cost $26,036 to $27,168.
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 2021 Honda Civic runs about $20,659 in MT to $22,723 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 | $1,475 | $110+ | $21,933 |
| TX | $1,272 | $332 | $21,952 |
| FL | $1,221 | $1,074+ | $22,643 |
| NY | $814 | $371 | $21,533 |
| PA | $1,221 | $587 | $22,156 |
| IL | $1,272 | $683 | $22,303 |
| OH | $1,170 | $444 | $21,962 |
| GA | $1,424 | $637 | $22,409 |
| NC | $610 | $793 | $21,751 |
| WA | $1,323 | $215+ | $21,886 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $20,873 |
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
4 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2021 Honda Civic.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake master cylinder to separate from the booster assembly.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are VEU, AEV, and ZET.
Campaign 23V458000 · 29/06/2023
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.
Campaign 24V064000 · 01/02/2024
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 2021 Honda Civic?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $19,689, within a typical market range of $17,499 to $20,999.
Is the 2021 Honda Civic cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $21,250, so a fair used price is roughly $1,561 below MSRP.
What is the out-the-door price of a 2021 Honda Civic?
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $20,659 in MT to $22,723 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
Is now a good time to buy a 2021 Honda Civic?
There are about 52 days of national market supply for the 2021 Honda Civic — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2021 Honda Civic.
How much can you negotiate on a 2021 Honda Civic?
Negotiating leverage rates 35/100 (moderate). ~52 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
What does the dealer pay for a 2021 Honda Civic?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $19,550–$20,400 — its $21,250 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.