This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $18,995 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.

Vehicle price

Down payment

10% down

Interest rate (APR)

7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$339

per month

60 months · 7.0% APR · $1,900 down

Amount financed

$17,095

Total interest

$3,245

Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 2HGFC2F61MH516282

Trim

Engine

2.0L · V4

Horsepower

158

Drivetrain

4x2

Transmission

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)

Body

Sedan/Saloon

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2021

Full factory specs for this build →

✓ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✓ Lane departure
✓ ABS
✓ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

$1,410 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 33 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2021 Honda Civic likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Depreciation $6,683

Fuel $7,050

Insurance $5,600

Maintenance & repairs $3,188

Total, 5 years $22,521

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2021 Honda Civic has 4 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 33 MPG.

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 · NHTSA

Frontal crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 · NHTSA

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 · NHTSA

Rollover

★★★★★

5 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2021 Honda CIVIC 4 DR FWD

4 recall campaigns on this model year

Check accident & title history →

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles.

NHTSA campaign 23V458000
AIR BAGS

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R,…

NHTSA campaign 24V064000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX,…

NHTSA campaign 23V858000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 2021 Honda Civic from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2021 Honda Civic over the last 6 months — the market firmed $1,223 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
April 2026	$20,997
May 2026	$20,998
June 2026	$21,000
July 2026	$21,000
August 2026	$21,302
September 2026	$22,220

How it compares to rivals

Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car

Model	Median price	For sale nearby	vs this car
2021 Honda Civic LX (this car)	$18,995	106	—
2022 Honda Accord	$24,317	14	+$5,322
2022 Toyota Camry	$23,791	11	+$4,796
2019 Nissan Altima	$18,896	10	−$99
2021 Kia Forte	$16,045	8	−$2,950
2023 Dodge Charger	$33,674	8	+$14,679

Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.

Market by model year

Gen 5 · 2016–2021

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year	Units for sale	Median price	vs newest	Avg mileage
2021	1,174	$20,789	100%	69,776 mi
2020	1,832	$18,995	91%	77,564 mi
2019	1,944	$17,990	87%	85,207 mi
2018	1,725	$16,869	81%	93,780 mi
2017	1,704	$15,900	76%	103,194 mi
2016	1,494	$13,998	67%	112,821 mi