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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: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $5,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $3,851

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelRX-8Beetle
TrimGrand TouringTurbo
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $31,960 $23,395
Base Invoice $29,566 $22,459
Temporary spare tire 395  
Navigation system 2,000  
Navigation Package   1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
Xenon HID headlights   1,000
Temporary spare tire 320  
Navigation system 1,720  
Navigation Package   1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
Xenon HID headlights   860
Options (change) 2,395 5,600
Options (change) 2,040 5,276
Destination 750 770
Total Price $35,105 $29,765
Total Invoice $32,356 $28,505

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,869
Model Year20102012
ModelRX-8Beetle
TrimGrand TouringTurbo
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine232hp R2200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$35,105$29,765
Adjustments for Features-1,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,040$29,765
Total Invoice$32,356$28,505
Adjustments for Features-9820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,374$28,505

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20102012
ModelRX-8Beetle
TrimGrand TouringTurbo
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
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
Brake assist $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
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 door panel trim $250
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 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,175$2,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9820

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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 Year20102012
ModelRX-8Beetle
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.4 in99.9 in
Length175.6 in168.4 in
Width69.7 in71.2 in
Height52.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,065 lb.2,940 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 Turbo

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%

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