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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Honda Civic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Honda Civic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,028

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $2,867

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $2,731

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Model Year2008200820122012
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleCivicCivic
TrimSSEEX-LSi
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $22,105 $22,355
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $20,540 $20,771
Rear spoiler 479 479    
Sunroof 1,000      
Heated front seats 225      
iPod integration 199 199    
Rear spoiler 310 310    
Sunroof 883      
Heated front seats 199      
iPod integration 176 176    
Options (change) 1,903 678 0 0
Options (change) 1,568 486 0 0
Destination 650 650 790 790
Total Price $20,028 $21,853 $22,895 $23,145
Total Invoice $18,599 $20,674 $21,330 $21,561

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $712
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $723
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleCivicCivic
TrimSSEEX-LSi
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine150hp I5150hp I5140hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM5T6A5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6360, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$20,028$21,853$22,895$23,145
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-2,155-1,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,028$20,603$20,740$21,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0$1,150
Total Invoice$18,599$20,674$21,330$21,561
Adjustments for Features0-1,183-2,008-1,169
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,599$19,491$19,322$20,392
Cost Above Minimum$0$892$0$1,070

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Honda Civic

Model Year2008200820122012
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleCivicCivic
TrimSSEEX-LSi
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
5-speed automatic  $900 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential   $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
iPod integration$100$100  
Satellite radio$200$200  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals   $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)   $0
Total Value of Features$990$2,240$3,145$2,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$2,155$1,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,183-2,008-1,169

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20082012
ModelNew BeetleCivic
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase98.7 in103.2 in
Length161.1 in175.5 in
Width67.9 in69.0 in
Height59.0 in55.0 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.2,598 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in34.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in30.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft311.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft311.7 ft3

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