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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: $26,150

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S   
Difference: $6,513

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,080

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S   
Difference: $5,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092017
ModelRX-8RX-8Golf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringR3GTI S
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $31,000 $31,930 $24,995
Base Invoice $28,681 $29,538 $23,995
Temporary spare tire 395 395  
Satellite radio 430 430  
Cargo net 40 40 100
All-weather floor mats 78 78 235
Cargo mat 50 50  
Temporary spare tire 320 320  
Satellite radio 344 344  
Cargo net 32 32 80
All-weather floor mats 62 62 185
Cargo mat 36 36  
Options (change) 993 993 335
Options (change) 794 794 265
Destination 670 670 820
Total Price $32,663 $33,593 $26,150
Total Invoice $30,145 $31,002 $25,080

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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: $5,103
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,764
Model Year200920092017
ModelRX-8RX-8Golf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringR3GTI S
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine232hp R2232hp R2210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$32,663$33,593$26,150
Adjustments for Features-1,410-1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,253$33,483$26,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,230$0
Total Invoice$30,145$31,002$25,080
Adjustments for Features-1,301-1020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,844$30,900$25,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,056$0

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

Model Year200920092017
ModelRX-8RX-8Golf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringR3GTI S
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$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$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats$200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals$75$75 
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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,125$3,825$3,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,410$110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,301-1020

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

Model Year20092017
ModelRX-8Golf / GTI
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.4 in103.8 in
Length175.6 in167.5 in
Width69.7 in70.5 in
Height52.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,065 lb.2,902 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
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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