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Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $7,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $6,406

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelRX-8Beetle
TrimGrand TouringSE
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,260 $24,020
Base Invoice $29,878 $23,058
Temporary spare tire 395  
Cargo mat 50  
Navigation system 2,000  
Floor mats   235
Premium Package   2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Temporary spare tire 320  
Cargo mat 36  
Navigation system 1,720  
Floor mats   185
Premium Package   2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Options (change) 2,445 2,865
Options (change) 2,076 2,435
Destination 795 850
Total Price $35,500 $27,735
Total Invoice $32,749 $26,343

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,104
Model Year20112018
ModelRX-8Beetle
TrimGrand TouringSE
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine232hp R2174hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$35,500$27,735
Adjustments for Features0-735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,500$27,000
Total Invoice$32,749$26,343
Adjustments for Features0-698
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,749$25,645

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112018
ModelRX-8Beetle
TrimGrand TouringSE
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$3,475$4,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-698

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See a complete comparison of Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112018
ModelRX-8Beetle
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.4 in100.0 in
Length175.6 in168.4 in
Width69.7 in71.2 in
Height52.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,065 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		7.6 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		7.629.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested122549%
Total Not Requested127551%

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