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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: $23,145

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $1,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,561

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $1,768

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelCivicBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimSiCoastSEDune
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $22,355 $23,120 $24,020 $26,790
Base Invoice $20,771 $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 790 850 850 850
Total Price $23,145 $24,335 $25,235 $28,005
Total Invoice $21,561 $23,329 $24,193 $26,854

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Coast
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $609
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelCivicBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimSiCoastSEDune
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$23,145$24,335$25,235$28,005
Adjustments for Features0-2,480-3,055-3,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,145$21,855$22,180$24,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$325$2,920
Total Invoice$21,561$23,329$24,193$26,854
Adjustments for Features0-2,377-2,929-3,097
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,561$20,952$21,264$23,757
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$312$2,805

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2012201820182018
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 
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
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 
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Cornering lights   $50
Digital instruments$0   
Fog lights$125  $125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
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$1,175$3,655$4,230$4,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,480$3,055$3,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,377-2,929-3,097

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122018
ModelCivicBeetle
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.2 in100.0 in
Length175.5 in168.4 in
Width69.0 in71.2 in
Height55.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,895 lb.3,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom34.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.8 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.7 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.729.9 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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