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Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,615

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $965

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,623

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $383

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelCivicCivicNew Beetle
TrimEX-LSi2.5L
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $19,910 $21,110 $17,915
Base Invoice $18,336 $19,437 $17,040
Sunroof     1,000
Sunroof     883
Options (change) 0 0 1,000
Options (change) 0 0 883
Destination 670 670 700
Total Price $20,580 $21,780 $19,615
Total Invoice $19,006 $20,107 $18,623

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $65
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $568
Model Year200820082009
ModelCivicCivicNew Beetle
TrimEX-LSi2.5L
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4197hp I4150hp I5
TransmissionM5M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 7350, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$20,580$21,780$19,615
Adjustments for Features-1,030-9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,550$20,875$19,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,325$0
Total Invoice$19,006$20,107$18,623
Adjustments for Features-951-8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,055$19,272$18,623
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,217$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year200820082009
ModelCivicCivicNew Beetle
TrimEX-LSi2.5L
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0
6-speed manual $150 
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals $75 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,070$1,945$1,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,030$905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-951-8350

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20082009
ModelCivicNew Beetle
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in98.7 in
Length174.8 in161.1 in
Width68.9 in67.9 in
Height53.5 in59.0 in
Curb Weight2,594 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.9 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.3 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.5 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.527.2 ft3

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