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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: $24,845

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $4,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,135

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $5,379

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelCivicGolf / GTI
TrimSiGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,555 $24,295
Base Invoice $20,956 $23,323
Navigation system 1,500 1,405
Sunroof   2,100
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Navigation system 1,389 1,349
Sunroof   2,016
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 1,500 4,605
Options (change) 1,389 4,421
Destination 790 770
Total Price $24,845 $29,670
Total Invoice $23,135 $28,514

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,813
Model Year20122011
ModelCivicGolf / GTI
TrimSiGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$24,845$29,670
Adjustments for Features0-2,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,845$27,000
Total Invoice$23,135$28,514
Adjustments for Features0-2,566
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,135$25,948

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122011
ModelCivicGolf / GTI
TrimSiGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Steering-linked headlights $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
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,095$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,566

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See a complete comparison of Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122011
ModelCivicGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in101.5 in
Length177.3 in165.4 in
Width69.0 in70.3 in
Height56.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,906 lb.3,090 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.5 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		12.546.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested105084%
Total Not Requested20016%

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