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New Hondas are expensive. That's just the rule of the roost in 2025. But that doesn't mean pre-owned Hondas from the last ten years or so aren't exceptional value.
The Best Used Honda Deals
Today, let’s break down a handful of used Hondas you ought to be checking out. As you’ll find, it’s all pretty similar to what the brand offers today, just one or two generations out of date.
Honda Ridgeline
Call it a fake truck all you want, but both generations of the unibody Honda Ridgeline pickup are perfectly capable of all but the most extreme challenges a mid-sized truck could face. A well-maintained used Ridgeline is a decent truck.
With peppy J-Series V6s with VTEC plus decent fuel economy for a truck and acceptable towing figures, a used Ridgeline is a light-duty contractor’s dream come true. Plus, they routinely sell for thousands less than, say, a Toyota Tacoma. In most cases, we’re talking from $15,000 to $18,000 and not much more, save for newer, higher trims that command a bit more.
Honda CR-V
It feels like half of humanity drives a Honda CR-V at times, and the other half drives a Toyota RAV4. But what that means is there are enough fourth and fifth-generation CR-Vs floating around to form a sea you could use to swim home from the dealership.
With a hybrid drivetrain often defining the CR-V‘s fifth generation, this is a mid-size crossover that’s fuel-efficient, reliable, and decent to look at. CR-Vs in this model year range run the full gambit between $15,000 to $30,000 depending on age and mileage. Giving you lots of price points to consider.
Consider looking for a 2020-2022 EX-L trim level for a few more creature comforts like a leather interior, a power liftgate, and an 8-speaker sound system. These typically sell in the range of $25,000 to $30,000, with a hybrid powertrain adding a few thousand dollars more.
Honda Accord
Say what you will about the latest generation Accord looking “polarizing,” let’s say. But the last generation (running from 2017-2022) beforehand were some of the best-received and well-respected full-size sedans of the 21st century. With a litany of four or six-cylinder drivetrains, plus hybrid options for both generations, these Accords have a configuration for everyone.
Those with a budget of $20,000 can find some great options with the Sport and LX trim levels which both come with Honda’s excellent suite of driver assistance technology and dual-zone automatic climate control. It’s not the most exciting Honda ever, but the Accord is a practical choice that should be a dependable car for years to come just be sure to use our used car checklist.
Honda Pilot
Now here’s an interesting one to ponder. The third-generation Pilots came from a pivotal point in the direction of the Honda brand’s styling language. The gen-II (2009-2015) Pilot was a boxy little thing, more like a scaled-down full-size SUV than a crossover. Compared to the traditional crossover shape of the third generation (2016-2022), it’s a radical departure.
Both use variants of the lauded 3.5-liter J35 V6 with VTEC, both are okay off-road, and both can tow moderate loads. Both get around 18 city and 25 highway mpg for fuel economy, merely ok by modern standards, but these can be reliable old brutes.
You can find 2015 Honda Pilots for around 15K, but they will have higher mileage and more wear and tear. Getting closer to the 20K to 25K will net a late-model Pilot with a midlevel SE trim with leather upholstery, wireless charging pad, and heated side mirrors.
Honda Passport
Smaller than a Pilot, bigger than a CR-V, the Passport is sandwiched between two titans in their sectors. But being the middle child could mean big benefits for you second-hand. You get the same J35 V6 with VTEC and a beefy ZF nine-speed gearbox to compensate for the just-okay fuel economy.
Used Passports from as recent as 2021 are currently sell between 20K and upwards of 30K for the high-end Elite Trim level. For 30K you are getting a great combination of heated seats, rain-sensing wipers, a 10-speaker premium stereo system, and a wireless charging pad.
Honda Odyssey
Even almost 15 years ago, the Honda Odyssey helped redefine the American minivan from something shameful to drive to a symbol of your kids riding in comfort. Even then, the fourth and fifth generation had trinkets like a powerful J-series V6 engine with VTEC, a big center screen, tons of storage across all three rows of seats, and a healthy suite of rear-seat comfort and entertainment hardware.
It’s the same formula the Odyssey follows to this day, just scaled up to fit modern gizmos. You don’t need the extra tech, and these older Odyssey vans are just about perfect. You can also practically have one fall out of the sky into your driveway for less than $15,000. Families of five to eight, you can now rejoice.
Honda Element
We get it. The Element isn’t a spring chicken anymore. It’s also the oldest Honda you’ll see in this comparison. But the Element is an uber-sought-after crossover because its bulletproof K-Series four-cylinder engine and unparalleled great use of interior space make for a package that may never be repeated. Camping junkies loved it, dog lovers loved it, and everyone who owned one loved it too.
That means people who maintained these lovable little crossovers didn’t just change the oil every so often; they made sure they stayed on the road indefinitely. But you’d never know, based on how you can pick one up now between ten and fifteen grand. It’s an absolute no-brainer.
Honda Civic
It would’ve been far too easy to dominate the page with various Civics. They’re all pretty exceptional value, after all. There is a Civic for just about any type of driver: from hybrid powertrains to a screaming, fire-breathing 300-horsepower monster of a Civic Type R.
All kidding aside, you can find a 2020 Honda Civic with a 2.0L I4 engine for less than 20K. Keep an eye out for the EX 4-door sedan which comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, moonroof, and power adjustable driver’s seat. It might not be the monster of a car that the Civic Type R is, but it also won’t cost you over $40,000.
