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Volkswagen Passat vs. Honda Civic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Honda Civic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,845

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $7,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,135

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $7,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelPassatPassatCivic
TrimV6 SEV6 SEL PremiumSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,995 $32,950 $22,555
Base Invoice $27,806 $31,600 $20,956
Navigation system 1,600   1,500
Rear spoiler 375 375  
Floor mats 125    
Navigation system 1,535   1,389
Rear spoiler 300 300  
Floor mats 99    
Options (change) 2,100 375 1,500
Options (change) 1,934 300 1,389
Destination 770 770 790
Total Price $31,865 $34,095 $24,845
Total Invoice $30,510 $32,670 $23,135

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,429
Model Year201220122012
ModelPassatPassatCivic
TrimV6 SEV6 SEL PremiumSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6280hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionS6S6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$31,865$34,095$24,845
Adjustments for Features-1,845-4,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,020$29,810$24,845
Cost Above Minimum$210$0$0
Total Invoice$30,510$32,670$23,135
Adjustments for Features-1,767-4,1060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,743$28,564$23,135
Cost Above Minimum$179$0$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Honda Civic

Model Year201220122012
ModelPassatPassatCivic
TrimV6 SEV6 SEL PremiumSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0 
HD radio $50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive $15 
Traffic information $25$25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Digital instruments  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)  $0
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$2,815$5,255$970
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,845$4,285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,767-4,1060

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20122012
ModelPassatCivic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in105.1 in
Length191.6 in177.3 in
Width72.2 in69.0 in
Height58.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.2,906 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Civic Si

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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