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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: $3,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,135

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $4,013

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelCivicGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSi1.8T SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,555 $27,425 $30,135
Base Invoice $20,956 $26,328 $28,930
Navigation system 1,500    
Navigation system 1,389    
Options (change) 1,500 0 0
Options (change) 1,389 0 0
Destination 790 820 820
Total Price $24,845 $28,245 $30,955
Total Invoice $23,135 $27,148 $29,750

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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: $320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $437
Model Year201220162016
ModelCivicGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSi1.8T SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$24,845$28,245$30,955
Adjustments for Features0-3,720-4,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,845$24,525$26,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,110
Total Invoice$23,135$27,148$29,750
Adjustments for Features0-3,576-4,152
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,135$23,572$25,598
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,026

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201220162016
ModelCivicGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSi1.8T SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $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
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $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
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals$75  
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 
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$1,995$5,715$6,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,720$4,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,576-4,152

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122016
ModelCivicGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in103.8 in
Length177.3 in167.5 in
Width69.0 in70.8 in
Height56.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,609 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.5 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.552.7 ft3

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