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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Honda Civic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Honda Civic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,145

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $5,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,561

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $5,604

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelBeetleCivic
TrimTurboSi
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,395 $22,355
Base Invoice $22,459 $20,771
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Options (change) 4,100 0
Options (change) 3,936 0
Destination 770 790
Total Price $28,265 $23,145
Total Invoice $27,165 $21,561

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,667
Model Year20122012
ModelBeetleCivic
TrimTurboSi
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$28,265$23,145
Adjustments for Features-2,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,250$23,145
Total Invoice$27,165$21,561
Adjustments for Features-1,9370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,228$21,561

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20122012
ModelBeetleCivic
TrimTurboSi
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
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
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional) $0
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,015$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9370

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20122012
ModelBeetleCivic
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase99.9 in103.2 in
Length168.4 in175.5 in
Width71.2 in69.0 in
Height58.5 in55.0 in
Curb Weight3,089 lb.2,895 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in34.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in30.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft311.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft311.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110051%
Total Not Requested107549%

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