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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: $1,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,623

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $624

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelNew BeetleCivicCivicCivic
Trim2.5LEXEX-LSi
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $17,915 $19,855 $22,105 $22,355
Base Invoice $17,040 $18,457 $20,540 $20,771
Sunroof 1,000      
Sunroof 883      
Options (change) 1,000 0 0 0
Options (change) 883 0 0 0
Destination 700 790 790 790
Total Price $19,615 $20,645 $22,895 $23,145
Total Invoice $18,623 $19,247 $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 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $420
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelNew BeetleCivicCivicCivic
Trim2.5LEXEX-LSi
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine150hp I5140hp I4140hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM5M5A5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 7360, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$19,615$20,645$22,895$23,145
Adjustments for Features0-180-2,455-1,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,615$20,465$20,440$21,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$25$0$1,150
Total Invoice$18,623$19,247$21,330$21,561
Adjustments for Features0-168-2,287-1,449
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,623$19,079$19,043$20,112
Cost Above Minimum$0$36$0$1,069

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Honda Civic

Model Year2009201220122012
ModelNew BeetleCivicCivicCivic
Trim2.5LEXEX-LSi
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
5-speed automatic  $900 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags $350$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
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25  
Digital instruments $0$0$0
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors$25 $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Heated front seats$200 $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Metal pedals   $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)   $0
Total Value of Features$640$820$3,095$2,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$180$2,455$1,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-168-2,287-1,449

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20092012
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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