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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: $35,145

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $7,580

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072019
ModelRX-8Golf / GTI
TrimManualR
Body4dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,435 $40,395
Grand Touring Package 4,635  
Body kit 970  
Rear spoiler 360  
Navigation system 2,000  
Cargo net 40 100
All-weather floor mats 60 235
Cargo mat 50  
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Grand Touring Package 4,277  
Body kit 775  
Rear spoiler 288  
Navigation system 1,721  
Cargo net 32 80
All-weather floor mats 45 185
Cargo mat 36  
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 8,115 1,435
Options (change) 7,174 1,321
Destination 595 895
Total Price $35,145 $42,725

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,455
Model Year20072019
ModelRX-8Golf / GTI
TrimManualR
Body4dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine232hp R2292hp I4
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/35-19
Total Price$35,145$42,725
Adjustments for Features0-8,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,145$34,160

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

Model Year20072019
ModelRX-8Golf / GTI
TrimManualR
Body4dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Power rear side windows $200
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
Backup collision intervention $150
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
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 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
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 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$3,125$11,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-444

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

Model Year20072019
ModelRX-8Golf / GTI
Body4dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.4 in103.8 in
Length174.3 in167.6 in
Width69.7 in70.8 in
Height52.8 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,045 lb.3,373 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.653.7 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 seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested297559%
Total Not Requested207541%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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