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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: $30,230

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $5,348

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,003

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,808

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelRX-8Golf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringGTI
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,260 $23,695
Base Invoice $29,878 $22,747
Temporary spare tire 395  
All-weather floor mats 78 235
Cargo mat 50  
Navigation system 2,000  
Autobahn Package   5,530
Temporary spare tire 320  
All-weather floor mats 62 176
Cargo mat 36  
Navigation system 1,720  
Autobahn Package   5,310
Options (change) 2,523 5,765
Options (change) 2,138 5,486
Destination 795 770
Total Price $35,578 $30,230
Total Invoice $32,811 $29,003

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,938
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,430
Model Year20112011
ModelRX-8Golf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringGTI
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine232hp R2200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$35,578$30,230
Adjustments for Features-4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,168$30,230
Total Invoice$32,811$29,003
Adjustments for Features-3780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,433$29,003

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

Model Year20112011
ModelRX-8Golf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringGTI
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
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
Full-size spare tire $225
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
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
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
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 
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$3,025$2,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3780

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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 Year20112011
ModelRX-8Golf / GTI
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.4 in101.5 in
Length175.6 in165.4 in
Width69.7 in70.3 in
Height52.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,065 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		7.6 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		7.646.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested327577%
Total Not Requested97523%

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