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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: $24,395

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $7,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122020
ModelCivicPassat
TrimEX-LSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,105 $31,095
Navigation system 1,500  
Navigation system 1,389  
Options (change) 1,500 0
Options (change) 1,389 0
Destination 790 920
Total Price $24,395 $32,015

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,025
Model Year20122020
ModelCivicPassat
TrimEX-LSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/45-18
Total Price$24,395$32,015
Adjustments for Features0-7,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,395$24,145

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122020
ModelCivicPassat
TrimEX-LSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar 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
Total Value of Features$1,220$9,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-226

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122020
ModelCivicPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in110.4 in
Length177.3 in193.6 in
Width69.0 in72.2 in
Height56.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,609 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft315.9 ft3

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