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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: $35,360

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $235

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,095

Honda Civic Type R   
Difference: $882

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelGolf / GTICivic
TrimRType R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,590 $34,700
Base Invoice $33,207 $32,200
Options (change) 0 0
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 770 895
Total Price $35,360 $35,595
Total Invoice $33,977 $33,095

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Type R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,193
Model Year20122018
ModelGolf / GTICivic
TrimRType R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine256hp I4306hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8540, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/30-20
Total Price$35,360$35,595
Adjustments for Features0-335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,360$35,260
Total Invoice$33,977$33,095
Adjustments for Features0-311
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,977$32,784

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20122018
ModelGolf / GTICivic
TrimRType R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500
Vortex generator $50
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system $600
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 
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge $75
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Color seat belts $0
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 seating surfaces $900
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Short-throw shifter (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$5,490$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-311

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20122018
ModelGolf / GTICivic
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in106.3 in
Length165.4 in177.9 in
Width70.3 in70.8 in
Height58.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.3,117 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft325.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft346.2 ft3

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