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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: $27,645

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $4,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,735

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $5,301

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018
ModelGolf / GTICivicCivic
TrimGTI AutobahnEX-LSport Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,135 $25,750 $28,750
Base Invoice $28,930 $23,914 $26,692
Driver Assistance Package 1,495    
Honda Sensing   1,000  
Driver Assistance Package 1,286    
Honda Sensing   926  
Options (change) 1,495 1,000 0
Options (change) 1,286 926 0
Destination 820 895 895
Total Price $32,450 $27,645 $29,645
Total Invoice $31,036 $25,735 $27,587

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,565
Model Year201620182018
ModelGolf / GTICivicCivic
TrimGTI AutobahnEX-LSport Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4174hp I4180hp I4
TransmissionM6CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9180, 8540, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/50-17235/40-18
Total Price$32,450$27,645$29,645
Adjustments for Features-1,8150-1,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,635$27,645$27,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$275
Total Invoice$31,036$25,735$27,587
Adjustments for Features-1,7360-1,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,300$25,735$25,982
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$247

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda Civic

Model Year201620182018
ModelGolf / GTICivicCivic
TrimGTI AutobahnEX-LSport Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
CVT $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Remote start $150$150
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot camera, passenger side $150$150
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD player$125  
Mirrorlink support$0  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75$75
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights  $1000
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,965$3,150$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,815$0$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7360-1,605

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20162018
ModelGolf / GTICivic
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in106.3 in
Length167.5 in177.9 in
Width70.8 in70.8 in
Height57.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.2,816 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft325.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft346.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested165056%
Total Not Requested130044%

Option Package Details
Honda Civic EX-L

Honda Sensing
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested130067%
Total Not Requested65033%

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