2021 Honda Civic trim levels explained
Base to top
$7,950
- 9 trims. $21,250 to $29,200.
- Base: LX FWD. Top: Sport Touring FWD.
- 2 more trims without a price.
All 11 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX FWD | $21,250 | $1,015 | 2.0L 4cyl | 158 hp | FWD | CVT | 33 mpg | 5 |
| LX FWD | $22,000 | $1,015 | 1.5L 4cyl | 174 hp | FWD | CVT | 34 mpg | 5 |
| Sport FWD | $23,050 | $1,015 | 2.0L 4cyl | 158 hp | FWD | CVT | 33 mpg | 5 |
| Sport FWD | $23,900 | $1,015 | 1.5L 4cyl | 180 hp | FWD | CVT | 34 mpg | 5 |
| EX FWD | $24,400 | $1,015 | 1.5L 4cyl | 174 hp | FWD | CVT | 36 mpg | 5 |
| EX FWD | $24,500 | $1,015 | 1.5L 4cyl | 174 hp | FWD | CVT | 34 mpg | 5 |
| EX-L FWD | $25,600 | $1,015 | 1.5L 4cyl | 174 hp | FWD | CVT | 36 mpg | 5 |
| Touring FWD | $28,300 | $1,015 | 1.5L 4cyl | 174 hp | FWD | CVT | 36 mpg | 5 |
| Sport Touring FWD | $29,200 | $1,015 | 1.5L 4cyl | 180 hp | FWD | CVT | 34 mpg | 5 |
| Type R Limited Edition Hatchback FWD | Price N/A | $1,015 | 2.0L 4cyl | 306 hp | FWD | 6-speed manual | 25 mpg | 4 |
| Type R Touring Hatchback FWD | Price N/A | $1,015 | 2.0L 4cyl | 306 hp | FWD | 6-speed manual | 25 mpg | 4 |
What changes at each step
LX to Sport: +$1,800
LX FWD $21,250 to Sport FWD $23,050.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, Remote start, Wi-Fi hotspot, Text messages read aloud, Smart key entry, Push-button start, plus 4 more.
Sport to EX: +$1,350
Sport FWD $23,050 to EX FWD $24,400.
- Engine: 2.0L 4cyl to 1.5L 4cyl.
- Power: 158 hp to 174 hp.
- MPG: 33 mpg to 36 mpg.
Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Blind spot warning, Satellite radio, Power driver seat, Heated mirrors.
EX to EX-L: +$1,200
EX FWD $24,400 to EX-L FWD $25,600.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Garage door opener.
EX-L to Touring: +$2,700
EX-L FWD $25,600 to Touring FWD $28,300.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Navigation, Premium audio, Heated rear seats, Power front seats, Rain-sensing wipers.
Touring to Sport Touring: +$900
Touring FWD $28,300 to Sport Touring FWD $29,200.
- Power: 174 hp to 180 hp.
- MPG: 36 mpg to 34 mpg.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: EX-L FWD, $25,600.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: EX FWD, $24,400.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: EX FWD, $24,400.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: Sport FWD, $23,050.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: LX FWD, $21,250.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: Touring FWD, $28,300.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: Touring FWD, $28,300.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: Sport FWD, $23,050. Optional from LX FWD, $21,250.
- Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: Touring FWD, $28,300.
- Not on any trim: a heated steering wheel, a third row, a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | LX FWD | Sport FWD | EX FWD | EX-L FWD | Touring FWD | Type R Limited Edition Hatchback FWD | Type R Touring Hatchback FWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | N | S | S | N | N |
| Heated front seats | N | N | S | S | S | N | N |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N | N | S | S |
| Blind spot warning | N | N | S | S | S | N | N |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | N | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | S | S | S | S | S | N | N |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | N | N | N | S | S | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | N | N | S | S | S |
| Remote start | O | S | S | S | S | N | N |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N | S | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
No equipment data: LX FWD, Sport FWD, EX FWD, Sport Touring FWD.
Cheapest trim with
- The most hp: Sport FWD, 180 hp, $23,900.
- The best mpg: EX FWD, 36 mpg, $24,400.
New for 2021
Compared with 2020. Trims matched by name.
- Added: Type R Limited Edition Hatchback FWD.
- Dropped: LX Manual FWD, Sedan LX Manual, LX CVT FWD Sedan, LX CVT FWD Coupe, Sport Manual FWD Sedan, Sport Manual FWD Coupe, Sport CVT FWD Sedan, Sport CVT FWD Coupe, EX CVT FWD Coupe, EX CVT FWD Sedan, EX-L CVT FWD, Sedan EX-L CVT, Si FWD, Si Coupe FWD with Summer Tires, Si Sedan FWD with Summer Tires, Touring CVT FWD Coupe, Touring CVT FWD Sedan.
- Carried over with a price: 6 trims. Median change: +$1,100.
| Trim | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| LX FWD | $20,000 | $21,250 | +$1,250 |
| Sport FWD | $21,800 | $23,050 | +$1,250 |
| EX FWD | $23,600 | $24,400 | +$800 |
| EX-L FWD | $25,150 | $25,600 | +$450 |
| Touring FWD | $27,250 | $28,300 | +$1,050 |
| Sport Touring FWD | $28,050 | $29,200 | +$1,150 |
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What this cannot tell you
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