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Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,530

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $9,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,712

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $10,357

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelCivicBeetle
TrimSiR-Line SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $21,110 $31,450
Base Invoice $19,437 $30,193
Navigation system 1,750  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Navigation system 1,605  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 1,750 1,100
Options (change) 1,605 1,056
Destination 670 820
Total Price $23,530 $33,370
Total Invoice $21,712 $32,069

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,273
Model Year20082016
ModelCivicBeetle
TrimSiR-Line SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine197hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/40-19
Total Price$23,530$33,370
Adjustments for Features0-5,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,530$28,080
Total Invoice$21,712$32,069
Adjustments for Features0-5,084
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,712$26,985

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082016
ModelCivicBeetle
TrimSiR-Line SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$675$5,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,084

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082016
ModelCivicBeetle
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in100.0 in
Length174.8 in168.4 in
Width68.9 in71.2 in
Height53.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,877 lb.3,104 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom35.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.3 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.529.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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