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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: $4,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,590

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $2,766

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020142014
ModelRX-8BeetleBeetle
TrimGrand TouringR-LineGSR
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $31,960 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $29,566 $23,995 $28,795
Temporary spare tire 395    
Navigation system 2,000    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,300  
Temporary spare tire 320    
Navigation system 1,720    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,088  
Options (change) 2,395 5,300 0
Options (change) 2,040 5,088 0
Destination 750 820 795
Total Price $35,105 $31,115 $30,790
Total Invoice $32,356 $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: $3,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,232
Model Year201020142014
ModelRX-8BeetleBeetle
TrimGrand TouringR-LineGSR
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine232hp R2210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$35,105$31,115$30,790
Adjustments for Features-8400-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,265$31,115$30,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0
Total Invoice$32,356$29,903$29,590
Adjustments for Features-7740-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,582$29,903$29,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$553$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201020142014
ModelRX-8BeetleBeetle
TrimGrand TouringR-LineGSR
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$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  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row high console$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Boost gauge $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$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  
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
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,175$2,335$2,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$840$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-7740-240

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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 Year20102014
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.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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See a complete comparison of Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

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 radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested355077%
Total Not Requested107523%

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