First car! 2016 Volkswagen Jetta SE or 2016 Honda Civic LX?

Purchasing my first car soon and am stuck between the VW and Honda. The Jetta is a couple thousand dollars cheaper, but I read that Honda's are more reliable and will be less expensive to mantain. My dad will be paying the down payment of the car, but I will be paying the monthly payments, gas, and possibly(?) any repairs (we haven't actually discussed that part so I'm not sure). I do like the features on the Jetta SE more than the Civic LX, but I also want a car that will be safe to drive. I don't care much about speed or exterior appearance. Just want a nice car I can use for the next few years that won't break down on me. I'm 18 btw! Thoughts on this?

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