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Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,590

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $1,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,577

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $333

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012201220122012
ModelCivicCivicJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimEX-LTouringTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,800 $26,600 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $22,109 $24,701 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Navigation system 1,000         900
Premium Package     1,440      
Navigation Package     1,130      
Rear spoiler     375 375 375 375
Autobahn Package           2,050
Navigation system 926         864
Premium Package     1,382      
Navigation Package     1,084      
Rear spoiler     300 300 300 300
Autobahn Package           1,968
Options (change) 1,000 0 2,945 375 375 3,325
Options (change) 926 0 2,766 300 300 3,132
Destination 875 875 770 770 770 770
Total Price $25,675 $27,475 $26,490 $24,590 $25,950 $27,840
Total Invoice $23,910 $25,576 $25,400 $23,577 $24,883 $26,697

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,965
Model Year201720172012201220122012
ModelCivicCivicJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimEX-LTouringTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4174hp I4140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6M5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8450, 10400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$25,675$27,475$26,490$24,590$25,950$27,840
Adjustments for Features-3,135-6,5100-100-1,200-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,540$20,965$26,490$24,490$24,750$27,365
Cost Above Minimum$1,575$0$2,000$0$260$2,875
Total Invoice$23,910$25,576$25,400$23,577$24,883$26,697
Adjustments for Features-2,919-6,0600-96-1,151-455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,991$19,516$25,400$23,481$23,732$26,242
Cost Above Minimum$1,475$0$1,919$0$251$2,761

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201720172012201220122012
ModelCivicCivicJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimEX-LTouringTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000    
6-speed manual  $150  $150
5-speed manual   $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850    
Cruise control$150 $150$150$150$150
Remote start$150$150    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200    
Automatic braking, low-speed $200    
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150$150    
Forward collision warning $200    
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225$225
Lane departure warning $200    
Lane keeping assist $400    
Pedestrian detection $50    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0    
Rearview camera$200$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$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$15
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100    
App support$0$0    
Apple CarPlay support$100$100    
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325 
CD player  $125  $125
HD radio$50$50 $50$50 
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Traffic information$25$25    
USB port$25$25    
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150    
Automatic headlights$125$125    
Boost gauge$75$75    
Compass$0$0   $0
LED headlights $1000    
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50    
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200    
Leather seating surfaces$900$900    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals     $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100    
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat $100    
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$4,325$7,700$1,190$1,290$2,390$1,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,135$6,510$0$100$1,200$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,919-6,0600-96-1,151-455

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172012
ModelCivicJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.4 in
Length182.3 in182.2 in
Width70.8 in70.0 in
Height55.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,850 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Civic EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested97595%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

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