If Premio or Corolla is not there, "why" Civic? Is it the same class as Accord or Mark-II are ...?
Civic=More features and functionality than the two you've mentioned. Better technology like double wishbone suspension, drive-by-wire, seatbelt pre-tensioners, dual SRS airbags, sunroof, retractable sidemirrors (okay Premio has retractable mirrors too).
Once you do a clear headed comparison its easy to see the benefits. (y)