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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: $19,615

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $1,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,623

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $1,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelNew BeetleCivicCivic
Trim2.5LEX-LSi
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $17,915 $20,855 $21,905
Base Invoice $17,040 $19,203 $20,166
Sunroof 1,000    
Sunroof 883    
Options (change) 1,000 0 0
Options (change) 883 0 0
Destination 700 670 670
Total Price $19,615 $21,525 $22,575
Total Invoice $18,623 $19,873 $20,836

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Civic EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $209
Model Year200920092009
ModelNew BeetleCivicCivic
Trim2.5LEX-LSi
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine150hp I5140hp I4197hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6350, 7350, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$19,615$21,525$22,575
Adjustments for Features0-1,580-1,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,615$19,945$20,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$850
Total Invoice$18,623$19,873$20,836
Adjustments for Features0-1,459-1,643
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,623$18,414$19,193
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$779

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Honda Civic

Model Year200920092009
ModelNew BeetleCivicCivic
Trim2.5LEX-LSi
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
iPod integration $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments $0$0
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals  $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)  $0
Total Value of Features$490$2,070$2,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,580$1,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,459-1,643

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20092009
ModelNew BeetleCivic
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase98.7 in104.3 in
Length161.1 in174.8 in
Width67.9 in68.9 in
Height59.0 in53.5 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.2,594 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in35.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in30.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft311.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft311.5 ft3

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