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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: $30,790

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $3,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,590

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $2,124

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelRX-8RX-8BeetleBeetle
TrimAutomaticManualR-LineGSR
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $23,995 $28,795
Grand Touring Package 5,335 4,635    
Temporary spare tire 395 395    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Rear spoiler 360 360    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,300  
Grand Touring Package 4,922 4,277    
Temporary spare tire 320 320    
Navigation system 1,721 1,721    
Rear spoiler 288 288    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,088  
Options (change) 8,090 7,390 5,300 0
Options (change) 7,251 6,606 5,088 0
Destination 650 650 820 795
Total Price $35,175 $34,475 $31,115 $30,790
Total Invoice $32,359 $31,714 $29,903 $29,590

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle GSR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,530
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelRX-8RX-8BeetleBeetle
TrimAutomaticManualR-LineGSR
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine212hp R2232hp R2210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$35,175$34,475$31,115$30,790
Adjustments for Features-9750-435-685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,200$34,475$30,680$30,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$575$0
Total Invoice$32,359$31,714$29,903$29,590
Adjustments for Features-8970-418-658
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,462$31,714$29,485$28,932
Cost Above Minimum$0$252$553$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2008200820142014
ModelRX-8RX-8BeetleBeetle
TrimAutomaticManualR-LineGSR
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$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$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325
CD player  $125 
HD radio   $50
iPod integration  $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Boost gauge  $75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$3,275$2,300$2,735$2,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$0$435$685
Value of Feature Adjustments-8970-418-658

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082014
ModelRX-8Beetle
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.4 in100.0 in
Length174.3 in168.4 in
Width69.7 in71.2 in
Height52.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.2,988 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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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested385066%
Total Not Requested200034%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested360071%
Total Not Requested145029%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested335072%
Total Not Requested127528%

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