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2016 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Honda Civic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2016 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Honda Civic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,395

2012 Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $1,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,719

2012 Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $1,058

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelCivicCivicCivic
TrimEX-LTouringEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,700 $26,500 $22,105
Base Invoice $22,016 $24,609 $20,540
Navigation system 1,000   1,500
Navigation system 926   1,389
Options (change) 1,000 0 1,500
Options (change) 926 0 1,389
Destination 835 835 790
Total Price $25,535 $27,335 $24,395
Total Invoice $23,777 $25,444 $22,719

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2016 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2016 Honda Civic Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,562
Model Year201620162012
ModelCivicCivicCivic
TrimEX-LTouringEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4174hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTA5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8450, 10160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17205/55-16
Total Price$25,535$27,335$24,395
Adjustments for Features-2,305-5,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,230$21,655$24,395
Cost Above Minimum$1,575$0$0
Total Invoice$23,777$25,444$22,719
Adjustments for Features-2,146-5,2870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,631$20,157$22,719
Cost Above Minimum$1,474$0$0

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Features Comparison: 2016 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Honda Civic

Model Year201620162012
ModelCivicCivicCivic
TrimEX-LTouringEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150$150 
Forward collision warning $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane keeping assist $400 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input  $50
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Boost gauge$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights $1000 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,675$7,050$1,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,305$5,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,146-5,2870

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Specifications Comparison: 2016 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Honda Civic

Model Year20162012
ModelCivicCivic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in105.1 in
Length182.3 in177.3 in
Width70.8 in69.0 in
Height55.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,743 lb.2,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in50.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.3 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
2012 Honda Civic EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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