Car Price Comparison
Honda Civic vs. Toyota Prius

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On this page: The Internet's most balanced and thorough car price and features comparison between the Honda Civic and Toyota Prius. Including:

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Specifications Comparison
Honda Civic vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20102010
ModelCivicPrius
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3106.3
Length176.7175.6
Width69.068.7
Height56.558.7
Curb Weight29043042
Fuel Capacity13.211.9
R1 Headroom39.438.6
R1 Shoulder Room53.754.9
R1 Hip Room51.952.7
R1 Legroom42.242.5
R2 Headroom37.437.6
R2 Shoulder Room52.453.1
R2 Hip Room51.051.2
R2 Legroom34.636.0
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.021.6
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.021.6
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.039.6
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Price Comparison (MSRP) : Honda Civic vs. Toyota Prius

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Model Year20102010
ModelCivicPrius
TrimHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price$23,800$22,800
Leather seating surfaces$1,200 
Navigation Package $1,800
Navigation system$2,000 
Package IV $3,800
Total options$3,200$5,600
Destination$710$750
Gas Tax / Credit$0$0
Net Price$27,710$29,150
Lowest Net Price Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan
Difference$1,440
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Invoice Comparison : Honda Civic vs. Toyota Prius

Dealer cost before holdback, bonuses, advertising fees, and such. Also before adjusting for remaining feature differences.

Models that are not in demand can often be purchased at or a few hundred dollars over these prices.
Model Year20102010
ModelCivicPrius
TrimHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Invoice$21,904$21,432
Leather seating surfaces$1,101 
Navigation Package $1,530
Navigation system$1,834 
Package IV $3,117
Total options$2,935$4,647
Destination$710$750
Gas Tax / Credit$0$0
Net Invoice$25,549$26,829
Lowest Net Invoice Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan
Difference$1,280
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Feature Comparison : Honda Civic vs. Toyota Prius

Adjusts for unshared features -- values in parentheses

These are features on some but not all of the displayed trim lines.

In parentheses are the values assigned to these features by TrueDelta or, optionally, by you.
Model Year20102010
ModelCivicPrius
TrimHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine110hp I4 H98hp I4 H
TransmissionCVT ($1000)CVT ($1000)
DrivetrainFWD ($0)FWD ($0)
EPA Fuel Economy (City / Highway)40 / 4551 / 48
Tires (rear if not equal)195/65-15195/65-15
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 8
Accessories  
Electronic systems calibration selector ($200)
Keyless access and ignition ($250)
Universal garage door opener ($100)
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety  
Knee bag, driver ($100)
Rearview monitor ($200)
Cargo Management  
Cargo cover ($75)
Overhead sunglass holder ($25)
Climate Control and Infotainment  
Bluetooth audio streaming ($100)
CD changer, in-dash ($325)
CD player ($125)
Digital media reader ($25)
Ionizing air filtration ($50)
iPod integration ($150)
Rear wiper ($175)
Telematics service, such as OnStar ($300)
Traffic information system ($200)
Water-repellent front-door glass ($15)
Exterior  
Bodyside moldings ($75)
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror ($125)
Automatic-off headlights ($25)
Digital instruments ($100)
Illuminated visor mirror, driver ($50)
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger ($50)
Large energy flow and fuel economy display ($250)
Reconfigurable LCD instruments ($300)
Tachometer ($75)
Turn signals on or near mirrors ($25)
Visor mirror, driver ($10)
Visor mirror, passenger ($10)
Seats and Interior Trim  
Center armrest(s) second row ($50)
Floormats ($75)
Folding second row ($300)
Power lumbar, driver first row ($100)
Total Feature Adjustments The total value of the features listed for a trim, after subtracting the lowest total.-$0-$2,695
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TrueDelta Value Comparison : Honda Civic vs. Toyota Prius

These are the sticker and invoice prices after adjusting for feature differences, to provide an "apples to apples" comparison.
Model Year20102010
ModelCivicPrius
TrimHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Net Price (from Price table)$27,710$29,150
Adjustment (from Feature table)-$0-$2,695
Feature-adjusted Net Price$27,710$26,455
Net Invoice (from Invoice table)$25,549$26,829
Invoice AdjustmentThe price adjustment multiplied by the ratio between the invoice and sticker prices.-$0-$2,480
Feature-adjusted Net Invoice$25,549$24,349
Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice Prius 4dr Hatch
TrueDelta Price Difference$1,255
TrueDelta Invoice Difference$1,200
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Notes

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

The "TrueDelta Value Comparison" figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players.

Usually the base prices, options, and packages you see here match those on the window stickers. However, in some cases these have been restructured to simplify the database and calculations. These modifictions have no impact on the "total" and "net" figures.

Writers: Please acknowledge TrueDelta.com when using these figures.

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