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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: $23,730

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $6,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,896

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $5,883

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelJettaCivic
TrimGLISi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,770 $21,310
Base Invoice $23,094 $19,621
Autobahn Package 2,405  
Navigation system 1,990 1,750
Autobahn Package 2,227  
Navigation system 1,758 1,605
Options (change) 4,395 1,750
Options (change) 3,985 1,605
Destination 700 670
Total Price $29,865 $23,730
Total Invoice $27,779 $21,896

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,013
Model Year20092008
ModelJettaCivic
TrimGLISi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4197hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10350, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$29,865$23,730
Adjustments for Features-2,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,855$23,730
Total Invoice$27,779$21,896
Adjustments for Features-1,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,909$21,896

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20092008
ModelJettaCivic
TrimGLISi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
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 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$3,105$1,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,010$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8700

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20092008
ModelJettaCivic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in106.3 in
Length179.3 in176.7 in
Width70.1 in69.0 in
Height57.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,308 lb.2,912 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%

Option Package Details
Honda Civic Si

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested82589%
Total Not Requested10011%

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