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Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,730

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $5,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,896

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $4,958

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelCivicJetta
TrimSiGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,310 $24,300
Base Invoice $19,621 $22,659
Navigation system 1,750 1,800
Sunroof   1,000
6-speed automated manual   1,075
Navigation system 1,605 1,589
Sunroof   883
6-speed automated manual   1,073
Options (change) 1,750 3,875
Options (change) 1,605 3,545
Destination 670 650
Total Price $23,730 $28,825
Total Invoice $21,896 $26,854

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,207
Model Year20082008
ModelCivicJetta
TrimSiGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine197hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$23,730$28,825
Adjustments for Features0-1,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,730$26,945
Total Invoice$21,896$26,854
Adjustments for Features0-1,751
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,896$25,103

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082008
ModelCivicJetta
TrimSiGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote $200
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
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$1,120$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,751

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082008
ModelCivicJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in101.5 in
Length176.7 in179.3 in
Width69.0 in70.1 in
Height56.5 in57.4 in
Curb Weight2,912 lb.3,802 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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