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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: $21,780

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $2,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,107

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $3,222

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelCivicBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimSiCoastSEDune
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $21,110 $23,120 $24,020 $26,790
Base Invoice $19,437 $22,194 $23,058 $25,719
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130 130 130
Floor mats   235 235 235
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100 100 100
Floor mats   185 185 185
Options (change) 0 365 365 365
Options (change) 0 285 285 285
Destination 670 850 850 850
Total Price $21,780 $24,335 $25,235 $28,005
Total Invoice $20,107 $23,329 $24,193 $26,854

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle Coast
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Civic Si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $221
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelCivicBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimSiCoastSEDune
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine197hp I4174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 7?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$21,780$24,335$25,235$28,005
Adjustments for Features0-3,130-3,705-3,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,780$21,205$21,530$24,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$325$2,920
Total Invoice$20,107$23,329$24,193$26,854
Adjustments for Features0-3,001-3,552-3,721
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,107$20,328$20,641$23,133
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$313$2,805

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2008201820182018
ModelCivicBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimSiCoastSEDune
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app  $25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500   
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Cornering lights   $50
Digital instruments$0   
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals$75   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0   
Total Value of Features$1,000$4,130$4,705$4,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,130$3,705$3,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,001-3,552-3,721

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082018
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.3,012 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 Coast

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Dune

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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