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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: $31,035

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $2,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,670

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $836

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072015
ModelRX-8Golf / GTI
TrimManualGTI SE
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,435 $27,785
Base Invoice $24,458 $26,673
Grand Touring Package 4,635  
Cargo mat 50  
All-weather floor mats 60 235
Cargo net 40 100
Rear spoiler 360  
Body kit 970  
Lighting Package   995
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Grand Touring Package 4,277  
Cargo mat 36  
All-weather floor mats 45 185
Cargo net 32 80
Rear spoiler 288  
Body kit 775  
Lighting Package   856
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 6,115 2,430
Options (change) 5,453 2,177
Destination 595 820
Total Price $33,145 $31,035
Total Invoice $30,506 $29,670

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,742
Model Year20072015
ModelRX-8Golf / GTI
TrimManualGTI SE
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine232hp R2210hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,145$31,035
Adjustments for Features0-3,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,145$27,995
Total Invoice$30,506$29,670
Adjustments for Features0-2,906
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,506$26,764

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

Model Year20072015
ModelRX-8Golf / GTI
TrimManualGTI SE
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
Universal garage door opener$100 
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,900$5,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,906

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

Model Year20072015
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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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
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traction control100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Sunroof900Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested340067%
Total Not Requested165033%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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