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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: $20,028

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $1,497

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $1,274

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelCivicCivicNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimEX-LSiSSE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,855 $21,905 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $19,203 $20,166 $16,381 $19,538
iPod integration     199 199
Heated front seats     225  
Rear spoiler     479 479
Sunroof     1,000  
iPod integration     176 176
Heated front seats     199  
Rear spoiler     310 310
Sunroof     883  
Options (change) 0 0 1,903 678
Options (change) 0 0 1,568 486
Destination 670 670 650 650
Total Price $21,525 $22,575 $20,028 $21,853
Total Invoice $19,873 $20,836 $18,599 $20,674

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $217
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $92
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelCivicCivicNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimEX-LSiSSE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4197hp I4150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionM5M6M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 7350, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$21,525$22,575$20,028$21,853
Adjustments for Features-1,280-1,4800-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,245$21,095$20,028$20,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0$575
Total Invoice$19,873$20,836$18,599$20,674
Adjustments for Features-1,182-1,3660-1,183
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,691$19,470$18,599$19,491
Cost Above Minimum$0$779$0$892

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2009200920082008
ModelCivicCivicNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimEX-LSiSSE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0 
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input$50$50  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog lights $125  
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals $75  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional) $0  
Total Value of Features$1,970$2,170$690$1,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,280$1,480$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,182-1,3660-1,183

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See a complete comparison of Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen New Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20092008
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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See a complete comparison of Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen New Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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