Honda Civic Sedan

1996 to 2000 · Sedan

A 1996 Honda Civic Sedan cost $13,145 new. Over the past 12 months, 9 have sold publicly at a median of $10,250. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $7,900. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $4,950 to $30,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate
$7,900
Medium confidence · $6K to $13K
Median · 12 mo
$10,250
Sales · 12 mo
9
Original MSRP
$13,145Down 40% since new

The market

Every recorded 1996 Honda Civic Sedan sale, by date and price
Oct 2026 · Bring a Trailer
$12,777 · 746 mi · Safari Green (Volvo 464) with Java Black Pearl roof
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$10k$20k$30kAug 202320252026SHIFTY ESTIMATE $7.9k
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10 salesmedian $10kupdated Oct 2026

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Latest results

The newest 1996 Honda Civic Sedan sales with photographs
1996 Honda Civic Sedan, sold Sep 2026

Sold $21,613

£16,000
1998 · Black · 67,981 mi
Sep 13, 2026 · PistonHeads
UK sales ran 20% below US sales for the same models over 3 years.
1996 Honda Civic Sedan, sold Sep 2026

Sold $16,400

2000 · Taffeta White · 70,836 mi
Sep 5, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1996 Honda Civic Sedan, sold Aug 2026

Sold $6,616

1997 · Granada Black Pearl · 79,000 mi
Aug 16, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1996 Honda Civic Sedan, sold Aug 2026

Sold $4,950

1997 · Inza Red Pearl · 96,700 mi
Aug 12, 2026 · Cars & Bids
1996 Honda Civic Sedan, sold Aug 2026

Sold $7,200

1999 · 3M Gloss Blue Fire (vinyl wrap over Flamenco Black Pearl) · 258,000 mi
Aug 6, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1996 Honda Civic Sedan, sold Jul 2026

Sold $8,000

1999 · Clover Green Pearl · 33,000 mi
Jul 22, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Specifications

Engine
Inline-4, 1.6L
Power
106 hp
Torque
103 lb-ft
0 to 60
9.6 s
Top speed
115 mph
Transmission
Manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Original MSRP
$13,145

Common questions

How much does a Honda Civic Sedan cost?

A 1996 Honda Civic Sedan cost $13,145 new. Over the past 12 months, 9 have sold publicly at a median of $10,250. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $7,900. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $4,950 to $30,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1996 Honda Civic Sedan worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $7,900. That sits below the $10,250 median of actual sales because the estimate weights the most recent results most heavily, and recent sales have come in under the longer-run median. We rate confidence medium: 9 public sales in a year is a thin market, and the spread between them is wide.

How many Honda Civic Sedan have sold?

Shifty has 10 public sales of the Honda Civic Sedan on file. The earliest was on Aug 15, 2023.

What has a Honda Civic Sedan sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

  • $12,777Oct 26, 2026Safari Green (Volvo 464) with Java Black Pearl roof · 746 mi
  • $21,613Sep 13, 2026Black · 67,981 mi
  • $16,400Sep 5, 2026Taffeta White · 70,836 mi

About the 1996 Honda Civic Sedan

The sixth-generation Civic sedan represents Honda's evolution from econobox to enthusiast darling, particularly in EK trim. While the base models were reliable commuters, the real treasure lies in the Type R-influenced variants and the platform's legendary tunability. The EK chassis became the foundation for countless builds, sharing DNA with the revered EK9 Type R sold overseas. Under the hood, the B-series engines, especially the VTEC units, delivered Honda's signature high-rev character that defined '90s sport compact culture. These sedans offered four-door practicality with the same lightweight construction and precise handling that made the hatchback famous. Today, clean examples are increasingly sought after as collectors recognize their significance in import tuning history. The combination of Honda reliability, modification potential, and period-correct '90s styling makes survivors particularly desirable, especially unmolested examples that showcase Honda's engineering prowess during their golden era.

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