benjaminh
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EX msrp w dest: $21,875
EX-T msrp w dest: $23,035
Before we got the full info, I thought this trim just added the turbo engine, which is obviously a big deal, but still $1160 seemed maybe a little steep for a better engine. But actually the engine is just one of several things added at this trim level, although obviously the most important. One of the other important things that the EX-T trim adds is that the CVT transmission is a modified version of the heavy duty unit used for the Accord, in order to deal with the extra power and torque. That's a big deal as well. As above, I'm going to list what each of the EX-T added features are subjectively worth to me....
1.5 Turbo engine/dual exhaust/turbo indicator: $900
"Accord" CVT: $500
17" alloys/tires: $400
fog lights: $300
Heated front seats: $400
XM/HD Radio/fin antenna: $300
Dual Zone Climate: $300
upgraded Hydraulic rear suspension: $400
body-colored spoiler: $100
Again, it's very subjective, but to me the EX-T level seems to be "worth" over $3000 to me, making this model a great deal from my pov.
The EX-T trim does seem kinda like a "luxury Si" with an auto trans to me. Although if the real Si gets the 2.0, it'll obviously blow the doors off of this car.
My current ride, however, is a 2008 Accord, which probably makes it to 60 in about 9 seconds, which means that the c. 7 seconds to 60 for the EX-T will be a huge improvement for me.
Even at current low gas prices, I also would save as much as $400 a year on fuel costs with the Civic EX-T compared to my 2008 Accord.
EX-T msrp w dest: $23,035
Before we got the full info, I thought this trim just added the turbo engine, which is obviously a big deal, but still $1160 seemed maybe a little steep for a better engine. But actually the engine is just one of several things added at this trim level, although obviously the most important. One of the other important things that the EX-T trim adds is that the CVT transmission is a modified version of the heavy duty unit used for the Accord, in order to deal with the extra power and torque. That's a big deal as well. As above, I'm going to list what each of the EX-T added features are subjectively worth to me....
1.5 Turbo engine/dual exhaust/turbo indicator: $900
"Accord" CVT: $500
17" alloys/tires: $400
fog lights: $300
Heated front seats: $400
XM/HD Radio/fin antenna: $300
Dual Zone Climate: $300
upgraded Hydraulic rear suspension: $400
body-colored spoiler: $100
Again, it's very subjective, but to me the EX-T level seems to be "worth" over $3000 to me, making this model a great deal from my pov.
The EX-T trim does seem kinda like a "luxury Si" with an auto trans to me. Although if the real Si gets the 2.0, it'll obviously blow the doors off of this car.
My current ride, however, is a 2008 Accord, which probably makes it to 60 in about 9 seconds, which means that the c. 7 seconds to 60 for the EX-T will be a huge improvement for me.
Even at current low gas prices, I also would save as much as $400 a year on fuel costs with the Civic EX-T compared to my 2008 Accord.
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