As of May 2026, the Honda Civic (1996-2001) market has 1,000 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $2,500, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $1,500 and $3,500. Honda Civic (1996-2001) prices have increased 37.1% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $15,500 to $21,250.
The typical Honda Civic (1996-2001) on the market has 167,000 miles. Listings spend an average of 65 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Honda Civic (1996-2001) Pricing
A fair price for a Honda Civic (1996-2001) in May 2026 is between $1,500 and $3,500 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $1,000 to $4,300 across 1,000 active listings.
Price Distribution (1,000 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$1,000
Budget / project cars
25th
$1,500
Below average price
Median (50th)
$2,500
Typical market price
75th
$3,500
Above average / premium
90th
$4,300
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $2,562, which is higher than the median, indicating that high-priced outliers (rare specifications, very low mileage, or concours-quality examples) pull the average up.
Price by Mileage
Mileage Range
Listings
Median Price
Under 10,000 mi
31
$1,500
10,000 - 25,000 mi
33
$2,950
25,000 - 50,000 mi
9
$3,000
50,000 - 100,000 mi
60
$3,000
100,000 - 150,000 mi
229
$2,500
Over 150,000 mi
601
$2,500
Honda Civic (1996-2001) Price Trends
Honda Civic (1996-2001) prices have increased 37.1% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q2, the median sale price was $21,250 across 1 sales, up from $15,500 in 2026-Q1.
On a year-over-year basis, Honda Civic (1996-2001) prices are up 14.9% ($21,250 vs. $18,500 a year ago).
Honda Civic (1996-2001) Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2024-Q3
10
$14,000
$15,020
2024-Q4
12
$11,500
$13,454
2025-Q1
11
$16,000
$20,529
2025-Q2
12
$18,500
$20,116
2025-Q3
7
$16,099
$16,796
2025-Q4
18
$15,500
$18,586
2026-Q1
6
$15,500
$15,110
2026-Q2
1
$21,250
$21,250
Best Value Honda Civic (1996-2001) by Model Year
The 2001 Honda Civic (1996-2001) offers the best value with a median price of $2,500 across 296 listings. The most expensive model year is 1996 at a median of $2,700.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1996
116
$2,700
$500
$5,900
1997
118
$2,500
$500
$5,500
1998
133
$2,500
$500
$5,800
1999
152
$2,500
$500
$5,600
2000
185
$2,600
$500
$5,500
2001
296
$2,500
$500
$5,500
Where to Buy a Honda Civic (1996-2001)
The highest concentration of Honda Civic (1996-2001) listings is in CA with 206 active listings, followed by WA (110), TX (104), FL (73), AZ (73).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in CO at $1,500, while AZ has the highest at $3,750. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $2,250.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
CA
206
$2,500
WA
110
$3,400
TX
104
$3,000
FL
73
$3,500
AZ
73
$3,750
GA
62
$2,000
NJ
53
$3,000
IL
51
$2,500
CO
49
$1,500
MA
40
$2,500
Honda Civic (1996-2001) Market Velocity
Honda Civic (1996-2001) listings spend an average of 65 days on market. This is a slower market. Buyers have negotiating leverage, especially on listings that have been active for 60+ days. Sellers should consider competitive pricing from the start.
The median time on market is 20 days. The lower median suggests most cars sell relatively quickly, while a smaller number of overpriced listings drag up the average.
Honda Civic (1996-2001) Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $1,500 to $3,500. The median is $2,500. Anything below $1,500 is a strong value; above $3,500 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending up: Honda Civic (1996-2001) prices have risen 37.1% recently. Buying sooner may save money if the trend continues.
Best value year: The 2001 model year has the lowest median price at $2,500, making it the most accessible entry point into Honda Civic (1996-2001) ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 65 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.
Data sourced from 9 marketplaces including eBay Motors, Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids,
AutoTrader, CarGurus, Cars.com, Facebook Marketplace, Classic.com, and Hagerty Marketplace.
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