New or certified pre-owned Honda Civic in Oklahoma City: which makes more sense?

Buy a new Civic if you want the full Honda new-vehicle warranty, current features and your pick of trim. Buy a HondaTrue Certified Civic if you want to spend less and still have Honda-backed coverage. Bob Howard Honda sells both on North Kelley Avenue.

Keep reading below, then schedule a test drive in Oklahoma City. Bringing your own numbers to the lot settles this faster than any spec sheet.

Buy a new Civic for the warranty, certified pre-owned to save, at Bob Howard Honda

Bob Howard Honda sells new Honda: Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Si Sedan, Civic Type R, Civic Sedan Hybrid, Civic Hybrid Hatchback, CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, HR-V, Passport, Pilot, Prologue, Prelude, Odyssey, Ridgeline. For a shopper in Oklahoma City, that means the new Civic and the certified Civic come from the same store, so you can price both before you decide. HondaTrue Certified covers 2021 to 2026 vehicles with under 80,000 miles. It adds powertrain coverage of 7 years or 100,000 miles, plus non-powertrain coverage for 2 additional years or up to 100,000 miles, with a 182 point inspection and a $0 deductible on covered repairs (American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Honda Certified Pre-Owned, 2026).

What does a new Civic cost next to a certified pre-owned Civic?

Choosing between a new and a Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Honda Civic in Oklahoma City depends on your budget, warranty needs, and how long you plan to keep the car. Bob Howard Honda lists current prices on certified pre-owned Civics with model year and mileage, so you can compare a listed car against the new sticker at the same store. Start with the number you can spend each month, then check the listing that fits it.

What warranty comes with a new Civic and a certified pre-owned Civic?

Every new Honda is covered, including the 12-volt battery, for 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first (American Honda Motor Co., Inc., 2026 Honda Warranty Booklet, 2026). HondaTrue Certified adds limited powertrain coverage of 7 years or 100,000 total odometer miles, and limited non-powertrain coverage of 2 additional years or up to 100,000 miles (American Honda, Warranty Information as of April 2026, 2026).

What does HondaTrue Certified mean for a used Civic in Oklahoma City?

HondaTrue Certified is Honda’s certified pre-owned program, open to Honda vehicles up to 6 years old with less than 80,000 miles from their original in-service date at the time of sale. Its powertrain coverage runs 7 years or 100,000 total odometer miles, whichever occurs first, from the original in-service date (Honda Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle Warranty Booklet, 2026).

What new Civic models and trims does Bob Howard Honda sell?

Bob Howard Honda sells new Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Si Sedan, Civic Type R, Civic Sedan Hybrid and Civic Hybrid Hatchback. The 2026 Civic Sedan LX starts at $24,695, and the Civic Sedan Sport starts at $26,695 (American Honda Motor Co., Inc., 2026 pricing). The Civic Hatchback Sport starts at $27,895, the Sport Hybrid at $30,595, and the Sport Touring Hybrid at $33,595 (American Honda, 2026 Honda Civic Hatchback pricing). The Civic Type R starts at $47,395 (American Honda, 2026 Honda Civic Type R pricing).

The EPA certification for the 2026 Civic hatchback gasoline model shows 30 city, 38 highway and 34 combined miles per gallon, while the hybrid shows 50 city, 45 highway and 48 combined (EPA, fueleconomy.gov, 2026). A shopper who drives mostly in town and wants the best mileage should look at the hybrid rows first.

What do you get for your money with a new or certified Civic?

The certified side gives you a used car at a lower price, backed by Honda coverage, a 182 point inspection, and a vehicle history report that comes free. At Bob Howard Honda, the certified listings come with an extended powertrain limited warranty and a bumper-to-bumper limited warranty, both backed by Honda. The new side gives you the current model year, the full new-vehicle warranty, and the widest choice of trims in stock. Compare the trim you want new against the nearest certified listing, then decide which warranty length fits how long you plan to keep the car.

FAQ

What does HondaTrue Certified add over an ordinary used Civic?

HondaTrue Certified adds the 182 point inspection, Honda-backed powertrain coverage, and a $0 deductible on covered repairs (American Honda, What is Certified Pre-Owned? The Benefits of owning a CPO Honda, 2026). Certified cars also come with 2 complimentary oil changes within 1 year or 12,000 miles, starting at delivery or when Honda Service Pass expires, whichever is later. Those oil changes must be done at participating Honda dealerships.

What taxes and fees apply when you buy a new or used car in Oklahoma?

Oklahoma taxes a vehicle purchase mainly through a motor vehicle excise tax of 3.25% of the value of a new vehicle. For a used vehicle, the excise tax is $20.00 on the first $1,500.00 of value plus 3.25% of the rest (Oklahoma Statutes, Title 68, Sections 2103 and 1355(2), 2026). Service Oklahoma adds a $11.00 Vehicle Title Fee and a $17.00 Transfer Fee, with a $1.50 Insurance Fee and a $4.00 VIN Inspection Fee (Service Oklahoma, 2026).

What should you ask for before buying a certified pre-owned Civic?

Ask for the Downloadable Vehicle Inspection Report, which Honda makes available for all of its certified vehicles (Honda Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles, hondacertified.com). Ask for the vehicle history report as well, since HondaTrue Certified vehicles include one (American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Compare Certified Pre-Owned Programs, 2025). Bring both to the test drive, and check the miles and in-service date against the warranty terms above.

Why buy a new or certified pre-owned Civic from Bob Howard Honda?

Bob Howard Honda holds a 4.5 star rating across 4,311 Google reviews, and 82 in 100 of them are five-star (Google, 2026). Among the dealers in this market, the table shows how the store compares.

In an April 2026 Google review, Carter D. wrote: “I came in for a recall service on my Honda Odyssey. Angela was my service advisor and got me in quick and explained the process and what to expect clearly. After inspection, the technicians sent an online document for review that clearly communicated recommended services and included pictures to support their findings. I’m used to dealerships upselling service, but everything was reasonably priced and explained well. I ended up having a few extra services that, had they gone unaddressed, would have caused significant issues with my engine down the line. Charles, the service manager, brought me to his office and explained one of the more serious problems to me using the actual part that he brought in to explain how it worked and what it would cause if not replaced. He gave me a significant discount for the service and got me in a loaner vehicle while they performed the extra maintenance. They got everything fixed that day and Angela even put my van through the car wash before I came to pick it up. Bob Howard Honda has my business for the life of my Odyssey.”

Bob Howard Honda offers a secure online finance application, and its payment calculator accepts a trade-in offer amount. Start there to see a monthly payment on either a new or a certified Civic before you visit. Then contact Bob Howard Honda at 13201 N Kelley Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73131, with the trim and model year you want to see.

Bob Howard Honda answers this question against the specific vehicle in front of you rather than the model in general. Value your trade and get pre-approved online, then see us at our Oklahoma City showroom, or call (405) 753-8700.

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