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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: $19,990

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $4,565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009202020202020
ModelNew BeetleCivicCivicCivic
Trim2.5LEXTouringSi
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $17,915 $23,600 $27,250 $25,200
Sunroof 1,000      
Satellite radio 375      
Sunroof 883      
Satellite radio 331      
Options (change) 1,375 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,214 0 0 0
Destination 700 955 955 955
Total Price $19,990 $24,555 $28,205 $26,155

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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 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,271
Model Year2009202020202020
ModelNew BeetleCivicCivicCivic
Trim2.5LEXTouringSi
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine150hp I5174hp I4174hp I4205hp I4
TransmissionM5CVTCVT-7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6450, 10450, 10450, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/50-17235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$19,990$24,555$28,205$26,155
Adjustments for Features0-3,060-8,035-3,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,990$21,495$20,170$22,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,325$0$2,255

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Honda Civic

Model Year2009202020202020
ModelNew BeetleCivicCivicCivic
Trim2.5LEXTouringSi
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
CVT $1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start $150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot camera, passenger side $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
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential   $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD player$125   
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation system  $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic information  $25 
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Boost gauge $75$75$75
Compass  $0 
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
LED headlights  $1000 
Performance meter   $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels$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$1,290$4,350$9,325$5,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,060$8,035$3,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-119-272-136

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20092020
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.2,898 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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