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Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,555

Honda Civic EX   
Difference: $8,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,847

Honda Civic EX   
Difference: $8,848

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelCivicGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEXSELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,460 $27,995 $34,095
Base Invoice $16,884 $26,875 $32,651
Navigation system 1,500    
Navigation system 1,368    
Options (change) 1,500 0 0
Options (change) 1,368 0 0
Destination 595 820 820
Total Price $20,555 $28,815 $34,915
Total Invoice $18,847 $27,695 $33,471

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,110
Model Year200620172017
ModelCivicGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEXSELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4170hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionM5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$20,555$28,815$34,915
Adjustments for Features0-5,970-9,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,555$22,845$25,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,700
Total Invoice$18,847$27,695$33,471
Adjustments for Features0-5,738-8,982
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,847$21,957$24,489
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,532

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200620172017
ModelCivicGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEXSELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$1,270$7,240$10,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,970$9,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,738-8,982

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062017
ModelCivicGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.8 in
Length176.7 in167.5 in
Width69.0 in70.8 in
Height56.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,629 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.052.7 ft3

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