Discontinued Honda Fit Now Priced Above Its Original Sticker on Used Market

North America's appetite for small cars has cooled, but the Honda Fit proves there's still a devoted group of buyers. The subcompact hatchback, discontinued in this market six years ago, is now being listed for more than its original sticker price in some used listings across the U.S. and Canada.

The Fit was sold in North America from 2007 to 2020. When the fourth-generation model arrived for 2021, Honda chose not to offer it here, pointing to weaker demand and the market's growing preference for crossovers. 5-liter four-cylinder engine with 128 to 130 horsepower, offered with either a six-speed manual or a CVT.

The 2020 model started at $16,190.

At launch, the 2020 Fit ranged from $16,190 to $20,620, which is roughly $21,000 to $25,000 in today's dollars. Now, some online listings are asking more than $25,000, and a few approach the $30,000 mark. Examples include a 2020 Fit LX in Texas with 7,823 miles at $23,222, a 2020 Fit Sport in Washington with 36,415 miles at $22,998, and a 2020 Fit EX-L in Massachusetts with 33,184 miles at $26,990.

The Fit remains popular because it belongs to a quickly disappearing group. Small, city-friendly hatchbacks are increasingly rare, and the Fit's combination of compact size, affordability, and practicality keeps it in demand. The not always correct perception that bigger cars are safer, plus worries about passenger and cargo space, helped push many buyers toward larger vehicles.

That leaves fewer small cars, which in turn makes the remaining ones more sought after by city dwellers and small-car fans.

Inside, the Fit is surprisingly roomy for its footprint. Honda's Magic Seat system offers Utility, Tall, Long, and Refresh modes, making it possible to haul unusual cargo or create a resting space. 0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Senior Editor Gerhard Horn owns a 20-year-old Fit and calls it the most practical car he owns, saying it handles jobs that would normally require a pickup truck.

S. market. For 2020, it was a rebadged Mazda2 and lasted only one model year. It started at $17,750 or $18,750 depending on trim, but made 106 horsepower versus the Fit's 130 hp. It was slightly less fuel-efficient and had less interior space, though it came with a six-speed automatic instead of Honda's CVT.