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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,270

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $2,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,013

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $1,343

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102016
ModelRX-8Beetle
TrimGrand TouringR-Line SEL
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $31,960 $31,450
Base Invoice $29,566 $30,193
Temporary spare tire 395  
Navigation system 2,000  
Temporary spare tire 320  
Navigation system 1,720  
Options (change) 2,395 0
Options (change) 2,040 0
Destination 750 820
Total Price $35,105 $32,270
Total Invoice $32,356 $31,013

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,809
Model Year20102016
ModelRX-8Beetle
TrimGrand TouringR-Line SEL
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine232hp R2210hp 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$32,270
Adjustments for Features0-485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,105$31,785
Total Invoice$32,356$31,013
Adjustments for Features0-466
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,356$30,547

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20102016
ModelRX-8Beetle
TrimGrand TouringR-Line SEL
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
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
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 
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
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 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,900$3,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-466

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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 Year20102016
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.

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