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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Honda Civic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Honda Civic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,845

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $3,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,135

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $3,719

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelJettaCivic
TrimGLISi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,300 $22,555
Base Invoice $22,659 $20,956
Sunroof 1,000  
Navigation system 1,800 1,500
iPod integration 0  
6-speed automated manual 1,075  
Sunroof 883  
Navigation system 1,589 1,389
iPod integration 0  
6-speed automated manual 1,073  
Options (change) 3,875 1,500
Options (change) 3,545 1,389
Destination 650 790
Total Price $28,825 $24,845
Total Invoice $26,854 $23,135

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,620
Model Year20082012
ModelJettaCivic
TrimGLISi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$28,825$24,845
Adjustments for Features-1,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,645$24,845
Total Invoice$26,854$23,135
Adjustments for Features-1,0990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,755$23,135

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20082012
ModelJettaCivic
TrimGLISi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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$2,575$1,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0990

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20082012
ModelJettaCivic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in105.1 in
Length179.3 in177.3 in
Width70.1 in69.0 in
Height57.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,802 lb.2,906 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Civic Si

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

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