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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: $25,175

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $3,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,228

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $3,891

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201520152015
ModelCivicGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSi1.8T SELTDI SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,405 $27,395 $28,395 $30,045
Base Invoice $20,624 $26,299 $27,259 $28,843
Navigation system 2,000      
Navigation system 1,834      
Options (change) 2,000 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,834 0 0 0
Destination 770 820 820 820
Total Price $25,175 $28,215 $29,215 $30,865
Total Invoice $23,228 $27,119 $28,079 $29,663

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Civic Si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $55
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $916
Model Year2011201520152015
ModelCivicGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSi1.8T SELTDI SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine197hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$25,175$28,215$29,215$30,865
Adjustments for Features0-3,095-2,045-3,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,175$25,120$27,170$27,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050$2,150
Total Invoice$23,228$27,119$28,079$29,663
Adjustments for Features0-2,975-1,965-3,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,228$24,144$26,114$26,208
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,970$2,064

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2011201520152015
ModelCivicGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSi1.8T SELTDI SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Digital instruments$0   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50 
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$2,545$5,640$4,590$6,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,095$2,045$3,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,975-1,965-3,455

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112015
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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