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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: $27,320

Honda Civic Touring   
Difference: $2,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,434

Honda Civic Touring   
Difference: $3,071

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelBeetleCivic
TrimTurboTouring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,395 $26,425
Base Invoice $22,459 $24,539
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000  
Navigation Package 1,600  
Xenon HID headlights 1,000  
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880  
Navigation Package 1,536  
Xenon HID headlights 860  
Options (change) 5,600 0
Options (change) 5,276 0
Destination 770 895
Total Price $29,765 $27,320
Total Invoice $28,505 $25,434

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,436
Model Year20122018
ModelBeetleCivic
TrimTurboTouring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionM6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9450, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19215/50-17
Total Price$29,765$27,320
Adjustments for Features0-3,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,765$23,705
Total Invoice$28,505$25,434
Adjustments for Features0-3,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,505$22,069

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20122018
ModelBeetleCivic
TrimTurboTouring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $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
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
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,235$5,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,365

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20122018
ModelBeetleCivic
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase99.9 in106.3 in
Length168.4 in176.9 in
Width71.2 in70.8 in
Height58.5 in54.9 in
Curb Weight2,940 lb.2,831 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in34.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft312.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft312.1 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 radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

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