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Honda Civic vs. Toyota RAV4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Civic vs. Toyota RAV4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,730

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $5,628

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,896

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $5,444

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelCivicRAV4
TrimSiLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $21,310 $25,330
Base Invoice $19,621 $23,684
Navigation system 1,750  
3.5L V6   1,920
Floor mats   199
Bodyside moldings   199
Sunroof   900
Navigation system 1,605  
3.5L V6   1,794
Floor mats   126
Bodyside moldings   125
Sunroof   801
Options (change) 1,750 3,218
Options (change) 1,605 2,846
Destination 670 810
Total Price $23,730 $29,358
Total Invoice $21,896 $27,340

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,578
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,604
Model Year20082012
ModelCivicRAV4
TrimSiLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine197hp I4269hp V6
TransmissionM6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/65-17
Total Price$23,730$29,358
Adjustments for Features0-3,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,730$26,308
Total Invoice$21,896$27,340
Adjustments for Features0-2,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,896$24,500

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20082012
ModelCivicRAV4
TrimSiLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control $250
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
External spare tire shell $100
Externally-mounted spare $0
Rear bumper protector $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$945$3,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,840

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20082012
ModelCivicRAV4
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in104.7 in
Length176.7 in181.1 in
Width69.0 in71.5 in
Height56.5 in66.3 in
Curb Weight2,912 lb.3,560 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.037.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.073.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
1000Yes
5-speed automatic0Yes
Hill start assist75No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%

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