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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: $24,590

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $1,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,577

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $538

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220182018
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaCivicCivic
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLIEX-LTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745 $24,000 $26,800
Base Invoice $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795 $22,294 $24,886
Premium Package 1,440          
Navigation Package 1,130          
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375    
Autobahn Package       2,050    
Navigation system       900 1,000  
Premium Package 1,382          
Navigation Package 1,084          
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300    
Autobahn Package       1,968    
Navigation system       864 926  
Options (change) 2,945 375 375 3,325 1,000 0
Options (change) 2,766 300 300 3,132 926 0
Destination 770 770 770 770 895 895
Total Price $26,490 $24,590 $25,950 $27,840 $25,895 $27,695
Total Invoice $25,400 $23,577 $24,883 $26,697 $24,115 $25,781

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,760
Model Year201220122012201220182018
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaCivicCivic
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLIEX-LTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionM6M5T6M6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9180, 8450, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$26,490$24,590$25,950$27,840$25,895$27,695
Adjustments for Features0-100-1,200-475-3,135-6,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,490$24,490$24,750$27,365$22,760$21,185
Cost Above Minimum$2,000$0$260$2,875$1,575$0
Total Invoice$25,400$23,577$24,883$26,697$24,115$25,781
Adjustments for Features0-96-1,151-455-2,920-6,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,400$23,481$23,732$26,242$21,195$19,721
Cost Above Minimum$1,919$0$251$2,761$1,474$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Honda Civic

Model Year201220122012201220182018
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaCivicCivic
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLIEX-LTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150  
5-speed manual $0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100   
CVT    $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Remote start    $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200
Blind spot camera, passenger side    $150$150
Forward collision warning     $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225  
Lane departure warning     $200
Lane keeping assist     $400
Pedestrian detection     $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0
Rearview camera    $200$200
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100$100
App support    $0$0
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325   
CD player$125  $125  
HD radio $50$50 $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Traffic information    $25$25
USB port    $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150$150
Automatic headlights    $125$125
Boost gauge    $75$75
Compass   $0$0$0
LED headlights     $1000
Spotter mirror(s)    $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats     $200
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Metal pedals   $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat    $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Total Value of Features$1,190$1,290$2,390$1,665$4,325$7,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$1,200$475$3,135$6,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-96-1,151-455-2,920-6,060

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20122018
ModelJettaCivic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in106.3 in
Length182.2 in182.3 in
Width70.0 in70.8 in
Height57.2 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.2,850 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested97595%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

Option Package Details
Honda Civic EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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