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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: $31,099

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $5,219

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,968

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $4,520

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelRX-8Jetta
TrimGrand TouringGLI
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,260 $24,300
Base Invoice $29,878 $22,659
6-speed shiftable automatic 700  
Temporary spare tire 395  
Cargo net 40 69
All-weather floor mats 78 185
Navigation system 2,000 1,800
Cargo mat 50  
Autobahn Package   3,020
6-speed automated manual   1,075
6-speed shiftable automatic 645  
Temporary spare tire 320  
Cargo net 32 55
All-weather floor mats 62 145
Navigation system 1,720 1,589
Cargo mat 36  
Autobahn Package   2,797
6-speed automated manual   1,073
Options (change) 3,263 6,149
Options (change) 2,815 5,659
Destination 795 650
Total Price $36,318 $31,099
Total Invoice $33,488 $28,968

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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: $4,209
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,589
Model Year20112008
ModelRX-8Jetta
TrimGrand TouringGLI
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine212hp R2200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$36,318$31,099
Adjustments for Features-1,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,308$31,099
Total Invoice$33,488$28,968
Adjustments for Features-9310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,557$28,968

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112008
ModelRX-8Jetta
TrimGrand TouringGLI
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
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
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound$250 
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 
Metal pedals $75
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$4,225$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,010$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9310

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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 Year20112008
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 Weight3,094 lb.3,802 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

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

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