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Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,730

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $15,289

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,896

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $14,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelCivicPassat
TrimSiVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,310 $36,050
Base Invoice $19,621 $33,597
Navigation system 1,750 1,800
Rear spoiler   479
Navigation system 1,605 1,589
Rear spoiler   310
Options (change) 1,750 2,279
Options (change) 1,605 1,899
Destination 670 690
Total Price $23,730 $39,019
Total Invoice $21,896 $36,186

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,604
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,018
Model Year20082008
ModelCivicPassat
TrimSiVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine197hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 7600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$23,730$39,019
Adjustments for Features0-5,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,730$33,334
Total Invoice$21,896$36,186
Adjustments for Features0-5,272
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,896$30,914

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082008
ModelCivicPassat
TrimSiVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote $200
SD Card slot$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $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
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,170$6,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,272

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See a complete comparison of Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082008
ModelCivicPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.7 in
Length176.7 in188.2 in
Width69.0 in71.7 in
Height56.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,912 lb.3,576 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft314.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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