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12/15/19	2019 Kia Forte Review Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh Kia has been designing, engineering, and building much better cars, such that they have to lean much less on bargain pricing than in the past. But the compact sedan class as a whole has gotten so good that the Forte still must rely on a lower price. Even with the... Comparison vehicle: 2016 Honda Civic
10/20/17	2018 Elantra GT Sport Review Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh The base Hyundai Elantra GT, with a 161-horsepower 2.0-liter engine, starts just over $20,000 before the inevitable discounts and incentives. Add $1,000 for a 6-speed automatic transmission. Step up to the reviewed Elantra GT Sport, with a 201-horsepower turbocharged 1.6-liter engine and quite a bit of additional standard equipment... Comparison vehicle: 2017 Honda Civic
05/16/16 5 comments	2016 Honda Civic Review Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh The $27,335 window sticker on the new Honda Civic Touring might seem steep for a small sedan, but it undercuts the new Chevrolet Cruze by nearly $2,000 after a $600 adjustment for additional content. The Civic Touring is loaded with features that weren't even available in this class a couple... Comparison vehicle: 2017 Hyundai Elantra
04/05/16 8 comments	2016 Chevrolet Cruze Review Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh The attractiveness of the new Chevrolet Cruze's pricing depends on how heavily you option the car. The Cruze L lists for a very competitive $17,495, nearly $2,000 less than the least expensive new Honda Civic. The problem with the Cruze L for most potential buyers: it's offered only... Comparison vehicle: 2016 Honda Civic
03/21/16 1 comment	2016 Nissan Sentra Review Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh Price also remains a Sentra advantage, but only if you don't adjust for feature differences and ignore the Honda's general superiority. Pricing for the Nissan starts at $17,615, $1,860 less than a Civic LX. The Civic includes about $400 in additional features. Both cars offer safety tech... Comparison vehicle: 2016 Honda Civic
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11/24/14 2 comments	2014 Kia Forte SX Review Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh The thing that gained Kias a foothold in North America, their relatively low prices, continues to be a key strength. Assuming you want floormats, the 2015 Kia Forte Koup SX starts at $21,505, $2,205 below the Civic Si. The Honda does have some additional standard equipment, most notably a... Comparison vehicle: 2014 Honda Civic
08/07/13 1 comment	2013 Honda Civic Si Review Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh With the regular Civic, price was a reason not to buy. Though the price in itself is competitive, adjust for the Civic's relatively low feature content and it no longer looks so good. Bump the car up to 200 horsepower, and it somehow becomes a better value. You... Comparison vehicle: 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
04/21/13	2013 Nissan Sentra SL Review Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh The tested Nissan Sentra, an SL with Navigation, Premium (Bose Audio + sunroof), and Leather Packages, lists for $23,430. Domestic brand competitors top out about $4,000 higher (though with additional equipment). A similarly equipped Honda Civic lists for $1,125 more ($24,555). Adjust for feature differences (key you can leave in... Comparison vehicle: 2013 Honda Civic
04/19/13 4 comments	2013 Honda Civic EX-L Review Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh When the Honda Civic's feature deficit is taken into account, its price no longer seems as competitive. The tested 2013 Civic EX-L with nav lists for only $85 more than a comparably equipped Dodge Dart Limited, $24,555 vs. $24,470. (A coincidence that they're so close? Probably not.) But use TrueDelta's... Comparison vehicle: 2013 Dodge Dart
10/10/12	2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo Review Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh Hyundais aren't nearly as cheap as they used to be, but they're still less expensive than non-Korean competitors. The Veloster Turbo lists for $22,725. While this figure is $4,500 more than a base Veloster, it includes 18-inch wheels, a 450-watt audio system, and heated leather seats in addition to the... Comparison vehicle: 2012 Honda Civic
02/27/12	2002 Honda Civic Pros and Cons Member5459 This car was within my price range for monthly payments.

11/06/11	2008 Honda Civic Pros and Cons Member5364
10/04/11	2008 Honda Civic Pros and Cons Member5326 Too pricey for what you get.
11/17/10	2007 Honda Civic Pros and Cons Member4870 Not expensive for what you get.
09/18/10	2008 Honda Civic Pros and Cons Member4753 While not the bargain they once were, Honda still offers good value for the money. Maintenance costs are relatively low as well.
08/28/10	2006 Honda Civic Pros and Cons Member4700 Cheap. Got it used from dealer for 16,000 w/only 3,000 miles on it.
07/08/10	2003 Honda Civic Pros and Cons Member4570 No room for bargaining, and the car was $4000 more than the Protege.
05/27/10	2009 Honda Civic Pros and Cons Member2891 too expensive
05/26/10	2007 Honda Civic Pros and Cons Member1118 Overall total cost of ownership was far less than other sporty models, to the tune of over $1200/year, before even considering the lower price and less depreciation.
05/01/10	2007 Honda Civic Pros and Cons Member4388 It costs more, with less to offer, than the Scion tC ... unless you can haggle them down on the price. And good luck with that at a Honda dealer.
03/04/10	2002 Honda Civic Pros and Cons Member4197 too high
03/01/10	2010 Honda Civic Pros and Cons A member in Ontario, Canada A comparable Civic is about $5,000 more than the Forte. Interest rates for 5 year plans were also higher.
01/13/10	2008 Honda Civic Pros and Cons Member3954 You can expect to pay somewhat of a premium for the name, compared to other cars of similar features/economy.
10/24/09	2006 Honda Civic Pros and Cons Member796 Price was non-negotiable in 2006 it should be better in the current economy.
09/11/09	2003 Honda Civic Pros and Cons A member in Ontario, Canada Have a high resale value, so it might not be on the top of the list when buying used.