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

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,615

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $7,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,623

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $6,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelRX-8RX-8New Beetle
TrimAutomaticManual2.5L
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $17,915
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $17,040
Temporary spare tire 395 395  
Touring Package   3,100  
Sunroof     1,000
Temporary spare tire 320 320  
Touring Package   2,860  
Sunroof     883
Options (change) 395 3,495 1,000
Options (change) 320 3,180 883
Destination 650 650 700
Total Price $27,480 $30,580 $19,615
Total Invoice $25,428 $28,288 $18,623

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,914
Model Year200820082009
ModelRX-8RX-8New Beetle
TrimAutomaticManual2.5L
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine212hp R2232hp R2150hp I5
TransmissionT6M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6300, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16225/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$27,480$30,580$19,615
Adjustments for Features0-1,800-115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,480$28,780$19,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,300$0
Total Invoice$25,428$28,288$18,623
Adjustments for Features0-1,665-109
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,428$26,623$18,514
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,195$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year200820082009
ModelRX-8RX-8New Beetle
TrimAutomaticManual2.5L
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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
Brake assist  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row high console$250$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals $75 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,500$4,300$2,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,800$115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,665-109

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20082009
ModelRX-8New Beetle
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.4 in98.7 in
Length174.3 in161.1 in
Width69.7 in67.9 in
Height52.8 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		7.6 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		7.627.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested140043%
Total Not Requested182557%

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