McGrath Honda of St Charles - Civic Sedan Si vs the competition

Standard Features2012 Civic Si Sedan Manual Transmission

Technical Features201-hp, 2.4-liter, DOHC i-VTEC® 4-Cylinder Engine

Helical Limited-Slip Differential ULEV-2 (Ultra-Low-Emission Vehicle) Drive-by-Wire™ Throttle System MacPherson Strut Front SuspensionMulti-Link Rear Suspension Motion-Adaptive Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion SteeringPower-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc BrakesImmobilizer Theft-Deterrent System 100,000 +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups

Safety Features3-Point Seat Belts at All Seating Positions Front 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning SystemDriver's and Front Passenger's Seat Belt ReminderDual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS) Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS)Side Curtain AirbagsAdvanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure

Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)Brake AssistTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)Daytime Running Lights (DRL)Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row Outboard), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All)

Interior Featuresintelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) with Color TFT ScreenAir Conditioning with Air-Filtration System 360-Watt AM/FM/CD Premium Audio System with 7 Speakers, Including Subwoofer

MP3/Windows Media® Audio (WMA) Playback Capability

MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®

USB Audio InterfaceSpeed-Sensitive Volume Control (SVC) Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver's Window Power Door Locks with Auto-Lock Feature Tachometer with Rev-Limit Indicator Red Backlit Gauges

Cruise ControlLeather-Wrapped Steering Wheel Aluminum Shift Knob with LeatherTextured Aluminum PedalsTilt and Telescopic Steering ColumnIlluminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Cruise, Audio, Phone and i-MID Controls Center Console with Armrest and Storage CompartmentMap LightsFloor MatsDriver's and Front Passenger's Vanity MirrorsRear Window Defroster with Timer12-Volt Power Outlets 60/40 Fold-Down Rear Seatback Maintenance Minder™ System

Exterior FeaturesOne-Touch Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature Body-Colored Decklid Spoiler Integrated-Rear Window Antenna Integrated Fog LightsSecurity System with Remote Entry and Trunk ReleaseBody-Colored Power Side Mirrors Body-Colored Door Handles Variable Intermittent Windshield WipersChrome Exhaust FinisherAuto-On/Off Headlights 17-Inch Alloy Wheels P215/45 R17 87V All-Season Tires

Awards, Accolades and Ratings

Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com named the 2012 Civic one of the 10 Best Green Cars of 2012. The Civic

earned the award from the Trusted Resource® for delivering outstanding gas mileage[1] along with, "remarkable reliability and exceptional value."

For more information about the 10 Best Green Cars of 2012 from Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com, visit www.kbb.com

Kelley Blue Book is a registered trademark of Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc.

[1] 22 city/31 highway/25 combined mpg for Civic Si Sedan. Based on 2012 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.

Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com named the Civic one of the "Best Family Cars of 2012." The Civic earned this

award from The Trusted Resource® by being "family-friendly in a big way, offering safety, comfort, child-friendliness, strong consumer ratings and impressive cost of ownership stats."

For more information about the 10 Best Family Cars of 2012, visit www.kbb.com. Kelley Blue Book is a registered trademark of Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has named the Civic Si Sedan a "2012 Top Safety Pick." IIHS rates vehicles good, acceptable, marginal or poor based on performance in front and side crash tests, a rollover test, and evaluations of seat/head restraints for protection against neck injuries in rear impacts. To earn Top Safety Pick for 2012, a vehicle must have good ratings in all four Institute tests.

Congratulations to the Civic Si Sedan for being named a "2012 Best Redesigned Vehicle" by Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com. The editors noted its "well-rounded performance highlighted by notably superior daily

driving dynamics"–high praise from The Trusted Resource.®

For more information about the 2012 Best Redesigned Vehicle from Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com, visit www.kbb.com.

Kelley Blue Book is a registered trademark of Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc.

Honda has won the first ever Edmunds.com Best Retained Value Award for Non-Luxury Brands. In addition, four Honda models won model-level 2011 Edmunds.com Best Retained Value Awards. Having a clear idea about a car's future resale value is an important part of the car-buying process, and Honda is proud to be recognized for how well our vehicles hold their value over time.

Honda has a long history of environmental leadership, including the introduction of America's first mass-produced hybrid, the [original] Honda Insight, and the first vehicle to meet California's Low-Emission Vehicle standards, 1996 Civic well in advance of regulatory requirements. Acknowledgment of our commitment to innovation can be seen by Honda's topping the rankings as the country's greenest automaker by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS)—for the fifth consecutive year[1].

[1] Based on a Union of Concerned Scientists analysis of fleetwide global warming and smog emissions

from 2008 model year vehicles.

The 2012 Honda Civic has been named one of About.com's Best New Cars of 2012. About.com's Aaron Gold called the 2012 Civic "?hands-down the most comprehensive compact car on the market." Gold was also impressed with the many Civic choices: "You can get a sedan or a coupe; a high-fuel-efficiency version; a high-performance version; a leather-lined version; a hybrid version; even an alternative-fuel version that runs on clean natural gas. And whichever Civic you choose, you're virtually guaranteed years of trouble-free motoring."

Competitive Comparison2012 Civic Si Sedan Manual Transmission

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QUALITY & VALUE ANALYSISOverall Value

Model

2012 Honda Civic Si Sedan Manual Transmission

2013 Volkswagen GTI 4-door

2012 Subaru Impreza WRX 4-Door


Base Price MSRP $22,555 $24,595 $25,595 $25,595

Comparably Equipped Price $23,345 $26,465 $26,732 $26,732

Destination Charge $790 $770 $750 $750

ALG Residual Value % After 36 months

56% Not Listed 59% 59%

ALG Residual Value % After 60 months

40% Not Listed 39% 39%

5-year Maintenance & Repair Costs

Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed

Ownership Cost Rating Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed

Fuel-Economy (City) 22 21 19 19

Fuel-Economy (Highway) 31 31 25 25

Combined Fuel-Economy (City/Highway)

25 25 21 21

QUALITY & VALUE ANALYSISWarranty

Model





Basic Warranty (Months) 36 36 36 36

Basic Warranty (Miles) 36000 36000 36000 36000

Powertrain Warranty (Months) 60 60 60 60

Powertrain Warranty (Miles) 60000 60000 60000 60000

PERFORMANCE & ENGINEERINGEngine & Transmission

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Turbocharged 2.5-Liter Turbocharged 2.5-Liter

Engine

2.4-Liter i-VTEC?, I4, 16-Valve, DOHC, MPFI Engine; Front Mounted With Horsepower Of 201@7000, Torque Of 170@4300, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Head (Standard)

Turbocharged 2.0-Liter, I4, 16-Valve, DOHC, EFI Engine; Front/Transverse Mounted With Horsepower Of 200@5100, Torque Of 207@1700, Cast Iron Block and Alloy Cylinder Head (Standard)

High Output, H4, Active 16-Valve, DOHC, SEFI Engine; Front/Longitudinal Mounted With Horsepower Of 265@6000, Torque Of 244@4000, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Heads (Standard)

High Output, H4, Active 16-Valve, DOHC, SEFI Engine; Front/Longitudinal Mounted With Horsepower Of 265@6000, Torque Of 244@4000, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Heads (Standard)

Engine Cylinders 4 4 4 4

Driveline Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive

Engine Displacement 2354 1984 2457 2457

Valve Configuration DOHC DOHC DOHC DOHC

Horsepower @ rpm 201@7000 200@5100 265@6000 265@6000

Torque @ rpm 170@4300 207@1700 244@4000 244@4000

Transmission Manual Manual Manual Manual

Manual Transmission Standard Standard Standard Standard

Paddle Shifters Not Listed Optional Not Listed Not Listed

Fuel System Multi-Point Fuel Injected Electronic Fuel InjectedSequential Electronic Fuel Injected

Sequential Electronic Fuel Injected

Drive-by-Wire

Drive-By-Wire? Throttle System Drive-By-Wire Control For Throttle (Standard)

Drive-By-Wire Control For Shifting (Optional)

Drive-By-Wire Control For Throttle (Standard)

Drive-By-Wire Control For Throttle (Standard)

Emissions Type ULEV PZEV Not Listed Not Listed

Fuel Capacity (gal.) 13.2 14.5 16.9 16.9

PERFORMANCE & ENGINEERINGDrivetrain

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Limited-Slip Differential Standard Standard Not Available Not Available

PERFORMANCE & ENGINEERINGBraking & Suspension

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Brake System (Front) Disc Disc Disc Disc

Brake System (Rear) Disc Disc Disc Disc

Front Stabilizer Bar18-mm Front Stabilizer Bar (Standard)

Front Stabilizer Bar (Standard)



Rear Stabilizer Bar15-mm Rear Stabilizer Bar (Standard)

Rear Stabilizer Bar (Standard)



Steering System Rack and Pinion Rack and Pinion Rack and Pinion Rack and Pinion

Towing Pre Wiring Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed

Suspension (Front)

Independent MacPherson Strut Front Suspension With Coil Springs, Shock Absorbers and Sport Ride Type

Independent MacPherson Strut Front Suspension With Coil Springs, Shock Absorbers and Sport Ride Type

Independent Strut Front Suspension With Springs, Shock Absorbers and Sport Ride Type

Independent Strut Front Suspension With Springs, Shock Absorbers and Sport Ride Type

Suspension (Rear)

Independent Multi-Link Rear Suspension With Coil Springs, Shock Absorbers and Sport Ride Type

Independent Multi-Link Rear Suspension With Coil Springs, Shock Absorbers and Sport Ride Type

Independent Double Wishbone Rear Suspension With Springs, Shock Absorbers and Sport Ride Type

Independent Double Wishbone Rear Suspension With Springs, Shock Absorbers and Sport Ride Type

Turning Diameter 35.4 35.8 36.1 36.1

Variable Assisted Steering Standard Standard Standard Standard

SAFETY & SECURITY

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NHTSA Overall Rating 5* Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated

NHTSA Overall Frontal Crash Safety Rating

5* Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated

NHTSA Overall Side Crash Safety Rating


NHTSA Overall Side Barrier Crash Safety Rating


NHTSA Side Pole Crash Safety Rating


NHTSA Rollover Safety Rating 4* 4* 4* 4*

Driver Dual Stage, Multiple Threshold Front Airbag (SRS)

Standard Standard Standard Standard

Front Passenger Dual Stage, Multiple Threshold Front Airbag (SRS)

Standard Standard Standard Standard

Front Side AirbagsFront Side Airbags (Standard)

Front Side Airbags (Standard)

Seat Mounted Front Side Airbags (Standard)

Seat Mounted Front Side Airbags (Standard)

Side Curtain AirbagsFront and Rear Side Head Curtain Airbags (Standard)

Side Curtain Protection? Front and Rear Side Head Curtain Airbags (Standard)

Side Head Curtain Airbags (Standard)

Side Head Curtain Airbags (Standard)

Second Row Head Restraints Standard Not Listed Standard Standard

Body Structure

Advanced Compatibility Engineering? (ACE?) Body Structure (Standard)

Not Available Not Available Not Available

Vehicle Stability Control System

Vehicle Stability Assist? (VSA?) Vehicle Stability Control System (Standard)

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Vehicle Stability Control System (Standard)

Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) Vehicle Stability Control System (Standard)

Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) Vehicle Stability Control System (Standard)

Traction Control Standard Standard Standard Standard

ABS Brakes Standard Standard Standard Standard

Electronic Brake Distribution Standard Standard Standard Standard

Occupant Position

Front Passenger Airbag Cutoff Sensor

Detection System (OPDS) Passenger Airbag Cutoff Sensor (Standard)

Passenger Airbag Cutoff Sensor (Standard)



Brake Assist Standard Standard Standard Standard

Tire Pressure Monitor (TPMS) Standard Standard Standard Standard

Child Proof Rear Door Locks Standard Standard Standard Standard

Rollover Sensor Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed

COMFORT & CONVENIENCEInterior

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Manual Air Conditioning Standard Standard Not Available Not Available

Voice Activated Controls

Voice Activated Controls For Bluetooth? Wireless Enabled Devices (Standard)




Power Windows Standard Standard Standard Standard

Power Door Locks Standard Standard Standard Standard

Cruise Control Standard Standard Standard Standard

Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel Standard Standard Standard Standard

Steering Wheel Mounted Controls

Steering Wheel Mounted Controls For Audio, Cruise Control, Instrumentation Display and Wireless Enabled Devices (Standard)

Steering Wheel Mounted Controls For Transmission (Optional)

Steering Wheel Mounted Controls For Audio, Cruise Control and Wireless Enabled Devices (Standard)

Steering Wheel Mounted Controls For Audio, Cruise Control and Wireless Enabled Devices (Standard)

Map Lights Standard Standard Standard Standard

Telescopic Steering Column Standard Standard Standard Standard

Adjustable Steering Column Standard Standard Standard Standard

Tilt Steering Column Standard Standard Standard Standard

Cargo Area Light Standard Standard Standard Standard

Driver's Side Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard

Front Power Outlet2 Front Power Outlets (Standard)

1 Front Power Outlet (Standard)

2 Front Power Outlets (Standard)

2 Front Power Outlets (Standard)

Rear Window Defroster Standard Standard Standard Standard

Remote Trunk/Tailgate Release Standard Standard Standard Standard

Floor Mats Standard Standard Standard Standard

Multi-function Remote Standard Standard Standard Standard

Extended Service Extended Service

Extended Service Interval100,000-Miles Extended Service Interval For Tune-Up (Standard)

Not ListedInterval For Distributorless Ignition and Spark Plugs (Standard)

Interval For Distributorless Ignition and Spark Plugs (Standard)

Exterior Temperature Gauge Standard Standard Standard Standard

COMFORT & CONVENIENCESeating

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Driver's Adjustable Manual Lumbar Support

Not Listed Standard Not Available Not Available

Front Adjustable Seat Height Standard Standard Standard Standard

Front Bucket Seats Standard Standard Standard Standard

Fold-down Rear Seat Standard Standard Standard Standard

COMFORT & CONVENIENCEAudio

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AM/FM Stereo

Premium AM/FM Radio With 360-Watts, Speed Sensitive Volume and 7 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3/WMA Player (Standard)

AM/FM Radio With 8 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3/WMA Player; SiriusXM? Satellite Radio (Includes 3 Months Of Service) (Standard)

AM/FM Radio With 6 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3/WMA Player (Standard)

AM/FM Radio With 6 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3/WMA Player (Standard)

CD Player Standard Standard Standard Standard

MP3 Player Standard Standard Standard Standard

MP3 Player Jack Standard Standard Standard Standard

Auxiliary Input Audio Jack Standard Standard Standard Standard

Satellite Radio Accessory Standard Optional Optional

Stereo Anti-Theft Standard Standard Not Available Not Available

COMFORT & CONVENIENCEStorage

Model





Armrest Storage Standard Standard Standard Standard

Beverage Holders Standard Standard Standard Standard

Cargo Area Tie-Downs Accessory Standard Not Available Not Available

Cargo Net Accessory Standard Optional Optional

Console Storage Standard Standard Standard Standard

Door Pocket Storage Standard Standard Standard Standard

Seatback Storage Standard Standard Standard Standard

COMFORT & CONVENIENCEExterior

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Power Moonroof Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available

Remote Keyless Access SystemKeyless Entry Operated Via Key Fob (Standard)

Keyless Entry Operated Via Key Fob (Standard)

Keyless Entry Operated Via Key Fob With Audible Confirmation (Standard)

Keyless Entry Operated Via Key Fob With Audible Confirmation (Standard)

Vehicle Theft Deterrent System Standard Standard Standard Standard

Folding Side Mirrors Standard Standard Standard Standard

Power Side Mirrors

Dual Body Color Folding Power Adjustable Exterior Rearview Mirrors (Standard)

Dual Body Color Folding Power Adjustable Heated Signaling Exterior Rearview Mirrors (Standard)



Tinted Glass Standard Standard Standard Standard

Fog Lights Standard Standard Optional Optional

SPECIFICATIONSCapacity & Volume

Model





Fuel Capacity 13.2 14.5 16.9 16.9

Cargo Volume (cu. ft., mfr.) 12.5 15.2 11.3 11.3

Passenger Volume (cu. ft., mfr.) 92.1 93.5 94.6 94.6

Tow Capacity (Standard, lbs.) Not Recommended Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed

Tow Capacity (Maximum, lbs.) Not Recommended Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed

SPECIFICATIONSDimensions

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Curb Weight (Manual, lbs.) 2895 3034 3208 3208

Ground Clearance (in.) Not Listed 5.0 6.1 6.1

Headroom (Front, in.) 37.9 39.3 40.3 40.3

Headroom (Second-Row, in.) 36.2 38.5 37.6 37.6

Height (in.) 56.5 57.8 58.1 58.1

Hiproom (Front, in.) 50.5 Not Available 53.4 53.4

Hiproom (Second-Row, in.) 51.4 Not Listed 53.3 53.3

Legroom (Front, in.) 42.0 41.2 43.5 43.5

Legroom (Second-Row, in.) 36.2 35.3 33.5 33.5

Length (in.) 177.3 165.9 180.3 180.3

Cargo Volume (cu. ft., mfr.) 12.5 15.2 11.3 11.3

Passenger Volume (cu. ft., max.) 92.1 93.5 94.6 94.6

Seating (Standard) 5 5 5 5

Shoulder Room (Front, in.) 56.6 54.7 54.8 54.8

Shoulder Room (Second-Row, in.)

53.3 52.8 53.2 53.2

Track Width Front (in.) 59.0 60.4 60.2 60.2

Track Width Rear (in.) 59.9 59.7 60.6 60.6

Wheelbase (in.) 105.1 101.5 103.3 103.3

Width (in.) 69.0 70.0 70.7 70.7

SPECIFICATIONSWheels & Tires

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Alloy Wheels Standard Standard Standard Standard

Wheel Dimensions 17 18 17 17

TiresSBRP215/45R17 87V Michelin? Pilot? MXM4? All-Season Tires

SBRP225/40R18 92H All-Season Tires

SBRP235/45R17 94W Dunlop SP Sport 01 Summer Performance Tires

SBRP235/45R17 94W Dunlop SP Sport 01 Summer Performance Tires

Honda has an advantage over the competitors in the areas marked.

Honda has an advantage over one of the selected competitors.

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*Use mileage figures for comparison only. Actual mileage may vary.Residual values based on Automotive Lease Guide, 2009. Residual values calculated using 15,000 miles annually.Cost of Ownership and 5-Year Maintenance and Repair Costs source: 2009 IntelliChoice, Inc., www.intellichoice.comIntellichoice 2009 model year shown.

** Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price excludes taxes, license, registration/title, optional or regionally required equipment and destination charge. Dealer prices may vary.The contents of this report are from reliable sources, but are not warranted or guaranteed in any way. You are advised to check with each manufacturer or its representatives as the final authority on its products.Starting with 2011 models, NHTSA has introduced tougher tests and rigorous new 5-Star Safety Ratings that provide more information about vehicle safety and crash avoidance technologies. Because of the more stringent tests, ratings for 2011 and newer vehicles should not be compared to ratings for 1990-2010 models. Overall vehicle score and frontal crash ratings should ONLY be compared to other vehicles of similar size and weight. For more information go to www.safercar.gov.