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

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,119

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $5,154

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,979

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $4,507

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelRX-8Jetta
TrimGrand TouringGLI
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,960 $24,770
Base Invoice $29,566 $23,094
Temporary spare tire 395  
Cargo net 40 69
All-weather floor mats 78 185
Cargo mat 50  
Navigation system 2,000 1,990
Autobahn Package   2,405
Temporary spare tire 320  
Cargo net 32 55
All-weather floor mats 62 145
Cargo mat 36  
Navigation system 1,720 1,758
Autobahn Package   2,227
Options (change) 2,563 4,649
Options (change) 2,170 4,185
Destination 750 700
Total Price $35,273 $30,119
Total Invoice $32,486 $27,979

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,734
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,199
Model Year20102009
ModelRX-8Jetta
TrimGrand TouringGLI
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine232hp R2200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$35,273$30,119
Adjustments for Features-1,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,853$30,119
Total Invoice$32,486$27,979
Adjustments for Features-1,3080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,178$27,979

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102009
ModelRX-8Jetta
TrimGrand TouringGLI
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
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
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
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$3,475$2,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,420$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3080

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See a complete comparison of Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102009
ModelRX-8Jetta
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in101.5 in
Length175.6 in179.3 in
Width69.7 in70.1 in
Height52.8 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,065 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft316.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60090%
Total Not Requested6510%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%

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