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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: $1,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,561

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $1,768

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleCivic
TrimCoastSEDuneSi
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,120 $24,020 $26,790 $22,355
Base Invoice $22,194 $23,058 $25,719 $20,771
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130 130 130  
Floor mats 235 235 235  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100 100 100  
Floor mats 185 185 185  
Options (change) 365 365 365 0
Options (change) 285 285 285 0
Destination 850 850 850 790
Total Price $24,335 $25,235 $28,005 $23,145
Total Invoice $23,329 $24,193 $26,854 $21,561

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Coast
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $609
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleCivic
TrimCoastSEDuneSi
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$24,335$25,235$28,005$23,145
Adjustments for Features-2,480-3,055-3,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,855$22,180$24,775$23,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$2,920$0
Total Invoice$23,329$24,193$26,854$21,561
Adjustments for Features-2,377-2,929-3,0970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,952$21,264$23,757$21,561
Cost Above Minimum$0$312$2,805$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Honda Civic

Model Year2018201820182012
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleCivic
TrimCoastSEDuneSi
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app $25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports $0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential   $500
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler  $200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
Traffic + travel information $25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Cornering lights  $50 
Digital instruments   $0
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Metal pedals   $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,655$4,230$4,405$1,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,480$3,055$3,230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,377-2,929-3,0970

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20182012
ModelBeetleCivic
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase100.0 in103.2 in
Length168.4 in175.5 in
Width71.2 in69.0 in
Height58.5 in55.0 in
Curb Weight3,012 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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