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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: $27,335

Honda Civic Touring   
Difference: $8,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,444

Honda Civic Touring   
Difference: $9,073

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelCivicGolf / GTI
TrimTouringGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,500 $35,070
Base Invoice $24,609 $33,667
Options (change) 0 0
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 835 850
Total Price $27,335 $35,920
Total Invoice $25,444 $34,517

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,954
Model Year20162018
ModelCivicGolf / GTI
TrimTouringGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine174hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$27,335$35,920
Adjustments for Features0-1,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,335$34,755
Total Invoice$25,444$34,517
Adjustments for Features0-1,119
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,444$33,398

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162018
ModelCivicGolf / GTI
TrimTouringGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,500$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,119

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162018
ModelCivicGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.8 in
Length182.3 in167.6 in
Width70.8 in70.8 in
Height55.7 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,743 lb.2,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.153.7 ft3

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