2027 Honda Civic Hatchback: real cost in California
See the Civic Hatchback on Honda's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, Sport · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$28,195the advertised price
Drive away$32,234with fees and tax
Loan payment$464/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,016/moeverything, after resale
$32,234 to drive away + $58,685 to run it for 6 years − $17,775 back at resale = $73,144, or $1,016 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$32,234
Running it, 6 yrs+$58,685
Back at resale−$17,775
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$28,195Feesfreight $1,295 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,380Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$2,659Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$19,919Fuel13,500 mi a year at 34 MPG
+$13,693Maintenanceestimate
+$8,991Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$7,029Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$6,196Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$2,856Resale after 6 years63% of MSRP, you get this back
−$17,775True cost $73,144 ÷ 72 months$1,016 a month
The car
Size and space
BodyHatchback179.0 in long
Seats5
Cargo24.5 cu ftbehind row 2
Ground clearance5.3 inlow; watch steep driveways
Engine and fuel
Engine150–200 hp gas or hybrid, FWD
0–60 mph7.0–8.2 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel economy34–47 MPGEPA combined
TowingNot published
Tires18"235/40R18
Safety and cover
Crash test✓ 5 of 5 starsNHTSA · see the test ↗
Highway assistSteers and brakeshands on the wheel · every trim
Warranty3 yrspowertrain 5 yrs
Resale at 6 years63% of MSRPprevious generation
Every trim
All trims: FWD, 5 seats.| Sport | $28,195 | $32,234 | $73,144 | $1,016/mo | 34 MPG |
| Sport Hybrid | $30,895 | $35,177 | $71,550 | ✓ $994/mo | 47 MPG |
| Sport Touring Hybrid | $33,895 | $38,446 | $74,409 | $1,033/mo | 47 MPG |
Sport
$1,016/mo
True cost
Sport Hybrid
✓ $994/mo
True cost
Sport Touring Hybrid
$1,033/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it.Feature
Sport$28,195
Sport Hybrid$30,895
Sport Touring Hybrid$33,895
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Lane centering
✓ Every trim
Parking sensors
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Heated steering wheel
✓
Heated rear seats
✓ Sport to Sport Hybrid
Dual-zone climate
✓ from Sport Hybrid
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Remote start
✓ Every trim
Wireless phone charging
✓ Every trim
Power driver's seat
✓ from Sport Hybrid
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Wireless CarPlay
✓ from Sport Hybrid
Built-in navigation
✓ Every trim
Premium sound system
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
Sunroof
✓ Every trim
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimHands-free driving360° cameraCooled seatsMassaging seatsPower liftgateMemory seatHead-up displayLarge touchscreen (12 in+)AWD or 4WDTow hitch includedPanoramic roof
Full standard equipment on the Sport (25 items)
- Apple CarPlay Compatibility
- Blind Spot Information System (BSI)
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Variable Ratio Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS)
- Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)
- Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow
- Traffic Jam Assist
- Rear Cross Traffic Monitor (CTM)
- Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines
- Electric Parking Brake with Automatic Brake Hold
- Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
- Remote Engine Start
- 7-Inch Color Touchscreen
- 180-watt Audio System with 8 Speakers
- Bluetooth HandsFreeLink
- HondaLink
- Android Auto Compatibility
- USB-C 3.0A Charging Port (1) Front Seats
- 5-Person Seating Capacity
- Automatic Climate Control System
- Red Ambient Light
- LED Headlights with Auto-On/Off
- Gloss Black Heated Power Side Mirrors
- Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock
Recalls
2 NHTSA recalls for 2025 to 2027 Civic Hatchback models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Fuel system2025 · 720,810 vehicles
The high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel.Recall 24V763000 at NHTSA ↗Steering2025, 2026 · 1,693,199 vehicles
The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.Recall 24V744000 at NHTSA ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2027 Civic Hatchback in California?
- $32,234 to drive away for the Sport, from a $28,195 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $464 loan payment, about $1,096 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,016 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- The brand doesn't publish a towing capacity.
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US prices in US dollars from Honda's US website, read 2026-11-09; destination as the brand lists it. Taxes, registration and the dealer doc fee follow your state. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.