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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: $35,360

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $1,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192012
ModelCivicGolf / GTI
TrimType RR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,300 $34,590
Options (change) 0 0
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 930 770
Total Price $37,230 $35,360

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Civic Type R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,055
Model Year20192012
ModelCivicGolf / GTI
TrimType RR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine306hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)540, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/30-20225/40-18
Total Price$37,230$35,360
Adjustments for Features-3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,895$35,360

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20192012
ModelCivicGolf / GTI
TrimType RR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Tall rear wing-type spoiler$500 
Vortex generator$50 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge$75 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Heated mirrors $25
LED headlights$1000 
Performance meter$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Color seat belts$0 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
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
Synthetic suede seating surfaces$900 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50 
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,825$5,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-80

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20192012
ModelCivicGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in101.5 in
Length177.9 in165.4 in
Width70.8 in70.3 in
Height56.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,117 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.7 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.2 ft346.0 ft3

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