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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: $2,447

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $2,348

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017201720172017
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleCivicCivicCivicCivic
TrimSSEEX-TEX-LTouringSi
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $21,600 $23,525 $26,225 $23,900
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $20,072 $21,854 $24,354 $22,202
iPod integration 199 199        
Sunroof 1,000          
Heated front seats 225          
Rear spoiler 479 479        
iPod integration 176 176        
Sunroof 883          
Heated front seats 199          
Rear spoiler 310 310        
Options (change) 1,903 678 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,568 486 0 0 0 0
Destination 650 650 875 875 875 875
Total Price $20,028 $21,853 $22,475 $24,400 $27,100 $24,775
Total Invoice $18,599 $20,674 $20,947 $22,729 $25,229 $23,077

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $763
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $664
Model Year200820082017201720172017
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleCivicCivicCivicCivic
TrimSSEEX-TEX-LTouringSi
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine150hp I5150hp I5174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4205hp I4
TransmissionM5T6M6CVTCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6450, 10450, 10450, 10450, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17215/50-17215/50-17215/50-17235/40-18
Total Price$20,028$21,853$22,475$24,400$27,100$24,775
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-2,110-4,160-7,835-3,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,028$20,603$20,365$20,240$19,265$21,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$1,100$975$0$1,880
Total Invoice$18,599$20,674$20,947$22,729$25,229$23,077
Adjustments for Features0-1,183-1,967-3,875-7,294-3,381
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,599$19,491$18,980$18,854$17,935$19,696
Cost Above Minimum$0$892$1,045$919$0$1,761

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Honda Civic

Model Year200820082017201720172017
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleCivicCivicCivicCivic
TrimSSEEX-TEX-LTouringSi
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100    
6-speed manual  $150  $150
CVT   $1000$1000 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 $150
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote start  $150$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200 
Blind spot camera, passenger side  $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning    $200 
Lane departure warning    $200 
Lane keeping assist    $400 
Pedestrian detection    $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0 
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
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 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD player$125$125    
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100    
MP3-compatible player$50$50    
Navigation system    $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Traffic information    $25 
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25 $25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Boost gauge  $75$75$75$75
Compass    $0 
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50 
LED headlights    $1000 
Performance meter     $150
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  $25 
Visor mirror, driver     $10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Metal pedals     $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Machined alloy wheels     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)     $0
Total Value of Features$1,390$2,640$3,500$5,550$9,225$5,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$2,110$4,160$7,835$3,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,183-1,967-3,875-7,294-3,381

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20082017
ModelNew BeetleCivic
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase98.7 in106.3 in
Length161.1 in176.9 in
Width67.9 in70.8 in
Height59.0 in54.9 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.2,831 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in34.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft312.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft312.1 ft3

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