Brace yourself: There’s a new Honda Civic going on sale today. OK, it’s not all-new. In fact most of the changes are so subtle the average buyer won’t even notice. However, there are some substantial changes to the Civic lineup as a whole that add some new value choices and tech features. The 2009 Civic sedan and 2009 Civic Hybrid went on sale nationwide today, with the coupe hitting dealer lots later this month and the high-performance 2009 Civic Si going on sale next month. 

On the design front, all Civics get a new front bumper and grille that look slightly different from the current ones. That’s about all that’s different cosmetically. The engine choices all stay the same, too, with only the top-of-the-line EX, EX-L and Hybrid getting stability control standard along with the Si. That’s a feature we’d like to see make its way to the more affordable members of the lineup.

Speaking of more affordable, there are two new trim levels for the sedan. The DX-VP — standing for value package — will cost the same as the DX — $15,405 for the manual and $16,205 for the automatic — but come with A/C and an audio system. Prices exclude a $670 destination charge. Those prices are higher than the 2008 models’ by $395. More information on the 2009 Civic is below.

Also new is a Civic LX-S sedan, which takes the mid-range LX trim level and adds alloy wheels, a spoiler and sportier cloth seats.

Bluetooth now comes with navigation packages and a USB audio interface that works with iPods and USB flash drives, but not all MP3 players, is now an option in the EX, EX-L, Hybrid and Si. Basic auxiliary audio input jacks are standard on LX and higher trims.

The 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid is now available with optional leather interior, which includes heated front seats.

The Civic Si sedan and coupe get new alloy wheels and fog lights.

A full photo gallery and pricing chart are below.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

Sedan Models	Transmission	MSRP*	EPA City/Hwy/Combined**
Civic DX Sedan	5-Speed Manual	$15,405	26/34/29
	5-Speed Automatic	$16,205	25/36/29
Civic DX-VP Sedan	5-Speed Manual	$15,405	26/34/29
	5-Speed Automatic	$16,205	25/36/29
Civic LX Sedan	5-Speed Manual	$17,355	26/34/29
	5-Speed Automatic	$18,155	25/36/29
Civic LX-S Sedan	5-Speed Manual	$17,955	26/34/29
	5-Speed Automatic	$18,755	25/36/29
Civic EX Sedan	5-Speed Manual	$19,205	26/34/29
	5-Speed Automatic	$20,005	25/36/29
Civic EX Sedan  with Navi and XM Satellite Radio	5-Speed Manual	$21,205	26/34/29
	5-Speed Automatic	$22,005	25/36/29
Civic EX-L Sedan	5-Speed Manual	$20,755	26/34/29
	5-Speed Automatic	$21,555	25/36/29
Civic EX-L Sedan with Navi and XM Satellite Radio	5-Speed Manual	$22,755	26/34/29
	5-Speed Automatic	$23,555	25/36/29
Civic Si Sedan	6-Speed Manual	$22,005	21/29/24
Civic Si Sedan with high performance tire	6-Speed Manual	$22,205	21/29/24
Civic Si Sedan with Navi and XM Satellite Radio	6-Speed Manual	$24,005	21/29/24
Civic Si Sedan with Navi,       XM Satellite Radio     and high performance tire	6-Speed Manual	$24,205	21/29/24
Civic Hybrid Sedan	Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)	$23,550	40/45/42
Civic Hybrid Sedan with Navi     and XM Satellite Radio	Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)	$25,550	40/45/42
Civic Hybrid Sedan with Leather	Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)	$24,750	40/45/42
Civic Hybrid Sedan with Leather, Navi and XM Satellite Radio	Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)	$26,750	40/45/42
Civic GX Sedan	5-Speed Automatic	$25,090	24/36/28
Coupe Models	Transmission	MSRP*	EPA City/Hwy/Combined**
Civic DX Coupe	5-Speed Manual	$15,205	26/34/29
	5-Speed Automatic	$16,005	25/36/29
Civic LX Coupe	5-Speed Manual	$17,155	26/34/29
	5-Speed Automatic	$17,955	25/36/29
Civic EX Coupe	5-Speed Manual	$19,205	26/34/29
	5-Speed Automatic	$20,005	25/36/29
Civic EX Coupe  with Naviand XM Satellite Radio	5-Speed Manual	$21,205	26/34/29
	5-Speed Automatic	$22,005	25/36/29
Civic EX-L Coupe	5-Speed Manual	$20,755	26/34/29
	5-Speed Automatic	$21,555	25/36/29
Civic EX-L Coupe  with Navi and XM Satellite Radio	5-Speed Manual	$22,755	26/34/29
	5-Speed Automatic	$23,555	25/36/29
Civic Si Coupe	6-Speed Manual	$21,805	21/29/24
Civic Si Coupe  with high performance tire	6-Speed Manual	$22,005	21/29/24
Civic Si Coupe  with Navi and XM Satellite Radio	6-Speed Manual	$23,805	21/29/24
Civic Si Coupe  with Navi, XM Satellite Radio and high performance       tire	6-Speed Manual	$24,005	21/29/24
*MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, $670.00 destination charge and options. Dealer prices may vary. **Based on 2009 EPA mileage estimates, reflecting new EPA fuel economy methods beginning with 2008 models. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.