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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda Civic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda Civic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,175

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $11,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,228

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $12,189

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelGolf / GTICivic
TrimRSi
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,590 $22,405
Base Invoice $33,207 $20,624
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500  
Navigation system   2,000
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440  
Navigation system   1,834
Options (change) 1,500 2,000
Options (change) 1,440 1,834
Destination 770 770
Total Price $36,860 $25,175
Total Invoice $35,417 $23,228

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,278
Model Year20122011
ModelGolf / GTICivic
TrimRSi
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine256hp I4197hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8350, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$36,860$25,175
Adjustments for Features-4,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,790$25,175
Total Invoice$35,417$23,228
Adjustments for Features-3,9110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,506$23,228

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20122011
ModelGolf / GTICivic
TrimRSi
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$5,640$1,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,070$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9110

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20122011
ModelGolf / GTICivic
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in106.3 in
Length165.4 in176.7 in
Width70.3 in69.0 in
Height58.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.2,912 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Honda Civic Si

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested92590%
Total Not Requested10010%

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