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Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,250

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S   
Difference: $2,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,136

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S   
Difference: $1,176

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017
ModelRX-8Golf / GTI
TrimBase (manual)GTI S
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,435 $24,995
Base Invoice $24,458 $23,995
Sport Package 1,300  
Body kit 970  
Rear spoiler 360  
Cargo net 40 100
All-weather floor mats 60 235
Cargo mat 50  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Sport Package 1,118  
Body kit 775  
Rear spoiler 288  
Cargo net 32 80
All-weather floor mats 45 185
Cargo mat 36  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 2,780 1,435
Options (change) 2,294 1,321
Destination 560 820
Total Price $29,775 $27,250
Total Invoice $27,312 $26,136

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,308
Model Year20062017
ModelRX-8Golf / GTI
TrimBase (manual)GTI S
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine238hp R2210hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$29,775$27,250
Adjustments for Features0-3,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,775$23,985
Total Invoice$27,312$26,136
Adjustments for Features0-3,132
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,312$23,004

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062017
ModelRX-8Golf / GTI
TrimBase (manual)GTI S
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,350$4,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,132

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See a complete comparison of Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062017
ModelRX-8Golf / GTI
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.4 in103.8 in
Length174.3 in167.5 in
Width69.7 in70.5 in
Height52.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,045 lb.3,278 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		7.6 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		7.652.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested62541%
Total Not Requested90059%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%

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