What is a 2021 Honda Civic worth?
Our estimate for a 5-year-old Honda Civic in average condition with typical mileage, on 2026 market pricing.
The 2021 Civic on its value curve
The marker shows where a 2021 model sits today: 5 years in, 52% of the new price already gone. The steep part of the curve is behind it; from here it sheds value at roughly 12% a year.
If you buy it now
| Fair buy price (retail) | R 265 860 |
| Worth in 1 year | R 232 697 |
| Worth in 3 years | R 173 675 |
| 3-year cost of ownership (depreciation) | R 92 185 |
| ±Monthly financed | R 4 647/m |
Depreciation only; fuel, insurance and maintenance excluded.
Is one year newer worth it?
| Model year | Est. retail | Step up costs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | R 320 456 | — | See value → |
| 2021 (this page) | R 265 860 | +R 54 596 to newest | |
| 2020 | R 220 565 | +R 99 891 to newest | See value → |
2021 Honda Civic: common questions
What is a 2021 Honda Civic worth in South Africa?
Around R 265 860 as a retail asking price, with clean low-mileage examples reaching R 289 787 and higher-mileage cars closer to R 241 933. A dealer trade-in offer would sit near R 233 957.
Is a 2021 Honda Civic a good buy now?
It has already absorbed 52% of its new-car depreciation. If you buy at R 265 860 and keep it three years, expect it to shed roughly R 92 185 more. As a mainstream model, its steepest losses are behind it, which is exactly when this kind of car makes the most financial sense used.
What did a 2021 Honda Civic cost new?
About R 554 722 at launch pricing in 2021 (our estimate, deflated from today's list price). It has kept 48% of that.
What would financing a 2021 Honda Civic cost monthly?
At R 265 860 over 72 months at 11.75% with 10% down, roughly R 4 647 per month before fees and insurance. Shorter terms suit used cars better; run your own numbers in the value calculator.
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Estimates modelled from list pricing and our SA depreciation tiers; condition, mileage, spec and region move real prices. Not a valuation or an offer.