Jump LinksInterior & TechExteriorUnder The HoodDepreciation can be celebrated, or hated, depending on your situation. For those who buy new cars, depreciation is an unfortunate, yet ever-present, aspect of car ownership. Virtually every single new model sold loses a good chunk of its value as soon as it's titled for the first time. Of course, there are outliers here and there, such as specialty models. By-and-large, though, depreciation will rob your new car of some of its value, no matter how diligently you take care of it, or how little you drive it.On the other hand, for used car buyers, depreciation is a good thing. Instead of having to pay new car prices, those who aren't averse to buying a second-hand car can typically get more bang for their buck by buying used. However, one model that offers a good bit of depreciation resistance is the Honda Civic Si. According to sources such as iSeeCars.com, the Civic Si holds its value better than most mass-market models out there, meaning that even if you buy a used model from, say, 2023, you'll be able to get your money back in droves when it comes time to sell. The Sporty Value Champion Honda For a few decades now, the Honda Civic Si has been one of the most popular choices for those who want a bit of athleticism but also need to ferry groceries and take the kids to school. You can think of it as a jack of all trades, as it tends to have just a little bit to offer everyone. Of course, the Civic Si was never meant to set record-breaking lap times or embarrass purpose-built muscle cars in a race between the lights, but it has just enough pep in its step to make the highway on-ramp feel like Silverstone.One of the hallmarks of the Civic Si is its ability to hold value. The model manages to trump loads of other nameplates in the pursuit of long-term valuation. According to CarEdge.com, the Honda Civic, as a whole, manages to cling to 71.01% of its residual value (the amount the car is worth on the used market versus what its original sticker price was) over the course of five years. Compared to the national average of roughly 45% residual value after five years, that's a huge difference.Honda We flesh out the Honda Civic's percentage of depreciation over the course of five years in the table below:*Percentages courtesy of CarEdge.comNow, let's take a look at another table depicting the average rate of depreciation across all models sold in the US over the first five years, and see how it compares to our Civic Si:*Percentages courtesy of Kelley Blue Book Why It Holds Its Value So Well Honda A key aspect to the Honda Civic Si's ability to hold value is that it's consistently in high demand. While it's a mass-produced model and Honda does not limit the number sold, the Civic Si is one of the few models on the market that offers a good blend of sportiness and practicality, while also boasting an affordable price and Honda's near-peerless reputation for reliability. All of these attributes pay dividends when it comes time to sell, because loads of folks want to get their hands on one of their own.Honda However, there is another reason for the Civic Si's excellent value-holding ability, and it's related to something mounted between its front seats. Simply put, the model is one of the last cheap-ish sporty sedans on the US market that offers a manual transmission. Not to mention, the Civic Si's gearbox is regularly praised for its feel and ease-of-use. We can all read the writing on the wall; the manual transmission, as we know it, may be history at some point in the not-so-distant future, so being able to get your hands on one of the last great, mass-market stick shifts is an alluring prospect. What The 2023 Civic Si Has To Offer HondaAlong with a well-established affinity for value, the 2023 Honda Civic Si comes with a great bit of standard kit. Interior & Tech HondaBoth the '23 Civic Si's front and rear seats are trimmed in thick black and red cloth, with the front seats boasting a heating function. Its center console sports an armrest and a pair of cupholders sitting behind its brushed aluminum and leather-accented gear stick. The dashboard and door cards are finished in black with red accents, and its HVAC vents are hidden in the dashboard behind a wall of honeycomb-effect plastic, creating a seamless look on the passenger side. Dual-zone climate control, manually adjustable front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, sport pedals, and a power sliding moonroof are some features that come standard.Honda Jutting out from the '23 Civic Si's black and red-trimmed dashboard is a nine-inch touchscreen infotainment system that utilizes Honda's HondaLink software. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility are baked right in, as well, along with Bluetooth, HD Radio, and SiriusXM (with subscription). A Premium 12-speaker sound system that also boasts a subwoofer comes standard, too, along with a starter button. Honda's driver-assistance suite, HondaSensing, is included as standard fare. Exterior HondaOn the outside, Honda toned back the Civic's styling a bit from the previous 10th generation, but the '23 Si's sportiness is still well advertised. A set of matte black 18-inch wheels wrapped in 235/40/R18 all-season tires are present, along with a small trunk spoiler also finished in black. The front grille also received a blackout treatment, with a small 'Si' badge sitting on the driver's side. Another Si badge is featured on the trunk lid. Under The Hood HondaUnder the hood, a turbocharged 1.5-liter inline-four is doing all the work. The mill belongs to Honda's L-Series engine family, and carries the specific codename of 'L15CA.' Backing up the mill is a six-speed manual transmission produced by Honda, which then sends the engine's power through a helical limited-slip differential (LSD). The special diff relies on gears, rather than clutches, to send power to whichever wheel has the most traction. The setup also helps to curb understeer, an issue commonly seen with performance-oriented front-wheel-drive cars.Honda As for its suspension, it takes advantage of a tuned setup consisting of MacPherson struts up front, and a multi-link configuration around back. Stopping is taken care of by a set of disc brakes, the front of which are slightly larger, at 12.3 inches, than those found on the standard 11th-gen Civic.*Specs courtesy of Honda & Car and Driver A Worthwhile Investment HondaWhen buying any sort of car, resale value should always be considered if you're interested in coming out the other end with something to show for your ownership. The Honda Civic Si's excellent ability to ward off a good chunk of depreciation puts it near the top of the list of cars that hold their value well. In fact, the Civic, as a whole, is widely considered to be the family sedan with the highest resale value. Bearing those points in mind, picking up a used Civic Si seems to be a great investment both financially and, of course, in the fun department.