2027 Honda Civic Sedan: real cost in California
See the Civic Sedan on Honda's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, LX · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$24,995the advertised price
Drive away$28,746with fees and tax
Loan payment$405/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$946/moeverything, after resale
$28,746 to drive away + $55,131 to run it for 6 years − $15,757 back at resale = $68,120, or $946 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$28,746
Running it, 6 yrs+$55,131
Back at resale−$15,757
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$24,995Feesfreight $1,295 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,380Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$2,371Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$19,625Fuel13,500 mi a year at 36 MPG
+$12,922Maintenanceestimate
+$8,082Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$6,347Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$5,403Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$2,753Resale after 6 years63% of MSRP, you get this back
−$15,757True cost $68,120 ÷ 72 months$946 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySedan184.8 in long
Seats5
Cargo14.8 cu ftbehind row 2
Ground clearance5.3 inlow; watch steep driveways
Engine and fuel
Engine150–200 hp gas or hybrid, FWD
0–60 mph7.3–8.9 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel economy34–49 MPGEPA combined
TowingNot published
Tires16" or 18"by trim
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 · how it compares
Every trim
All trims: FWD, 5 seats.| LX | $24,995 | $28,746 | $68,120 | ✓ $946/mo | 36 MPG |
| Sport | $26,995 | $30,926 | $72,000 | $1,000/mo | 34 MPG |
| Sport Hybrid | $29,695 | $33,869 | $69,937 | $971/mo | 49 MPG |
| Sport Touring Hybrid | $32,695 | $37,138 | $72,796 | $1,011/mo | 49 MPG |
LX
✓ $946/mo
True cost
Sport
$1,000/mo
True cost
Sport Hybrid
$971/mo
True cost
Sport Touring Hybrid
$1,011/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it.Feature
LX$24,995
Sport$26,995
Sport Hybrid$29,695
Sport Touring Hybrid$32,695
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
✓ Sport to Sport Hybrid
Heated rear seats
✓ LX to Sport Hybrid
Dual-zone climate
✓ from Sport
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Remote start
✓ from Sport
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
Honda lists only a few items for this model, so features not shown above may still be fitted; check with the dealer.
Full standard equipment on the LX (18 items)
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Variable Ratio Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS)
- Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)
- Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
- Traffic Jam Assist
- Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines
- Electric Parking Brake with Automatic Brake Hold
- 7-Inch Color Touchscreen
- 160-watt Audio System with 4 Speakers
- Bluetooth HandsFreeLink
- HondaLink
- Apple CarPlay Compatibility
- Android Auto Compatibility
- USB-C 3.0A Charging Port (1) Front Seats
- 5-Person Seating Capacity
- Automatic Climate Control System
- LED Headlights with Auto-On/Off
Recalls
2 NHTSA recalls for 2025 to 2027 Civic Sedan 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 · 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 Sedan in California?
- $28,746 to drive away for the LX, from a $24,995 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $405 loan payment, about $1,007 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $946 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.