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Toyota RAV4 vs. Honda Civic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota RAV4 vs. Honda Civic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,345

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $3,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,746

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $2,832

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelRAV4RAV4Civic
TrimSportLimitedSi
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,075 $23,755 $22,555
Base Invoice $21,342 $21,972 $20,956
3.5L V6 1,915 1,915  
Sunroof 900 900  
3.5L V6 1,771 1,771  
Sunroof 720 720  
Options (change) 2,815 2,815 0
Options (change) 2,491 2,491 0
Destination 745 745 790
Total Price $26,635 $27,315 $23,345
Total Invoice $24,578 $25,208 $21,746

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,261
Model Year200820082012
ModelRAV4RAV4Civic
TrimSportLimitedSi
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine269hp V6269hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/65-17215/45-17
Total Price$26,635$27,315$23,345
Adjustments for Features-920-2,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,715$24,930$23,345
Cost Above Minimum$785$0$0
Total Invoice$24,578$25,208$21,746
Adjustments for Features-849-2,2010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,729$23,007$21,746
Cost Above Minimum$722$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Honda Civic

Model Year200820082012
ModelRAV4RAV4Civic
TrimSportLimitedSi
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
External spare tire shell $100 
Externally-mounted spare$0$0 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Digital instruments  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats  $75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,790$4,255$1,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$920$2,385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-849-2,2010

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20082012
ModelRAV4Civic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in105.1 in
Length181.1 in177.3 in
Width71.5 in69.0 in
Height66.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,527 lb.2,906 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in50.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft312.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.2 ft312.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft312.5 ft3

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