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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: $23,520

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $12,058

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,035

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $10,776

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112010201020102010
ModelRX-8JettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimGrand TouringSETDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,260 $20,395 $22,830 $24,990 $23,280
Base Invoice $29,878 $19,249 $21,528 $23,552 $22,016
Temporary spare tire 395        
All-weather floor mats 78 225 225 225 225
Cargo mat 50        
Navigation system 2,000 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790
Rear spoiler   360 360   360
Sunroof     1,000 1,000  
Larger rear spoiler       499  
Temporary spare tire 320        
All-weather floor mats 62 175 175 175 175
Cargo mat 36        
Navigation system 1,720 1,581 1,581 1,581 1,581
Rear spoiler   280 280   280
Sunroof     883 883  
Larger rear spoiler       370  
Options (change) 2,523 2,375 3,375 3,514 2,375
Options (change) 2,138 2,036 2,919 3,009 2,036
Destination 795 750 750 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 -1,300 0
Total Price $35,578 $23,520 $25,655 $27,954 $26,405
Total Invoice $32,811 $22,035 $23,897 $26,011 $24,802

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,963
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,922
Model Year20112010201020102010
ModelRX-8JettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimGrand TouringSETDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine232hp R2170hp I5140hp I4 D140hp I4 D170hp I5
TransmissionM6M5M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18205/55-16205/55-16225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$35,578$23,520$25,655$27,954$26,405
Adjustments for Features-3,0950-375-475-1,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,483$23,520$25,280$27,479$24,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,760$3,959$1,460
Total Invoice$32,811$22,035$23,897$26,011$24,802
Adjustments for Features-2,8540-349-442-1,338
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,957$22,035$23,548$25,569$23,464
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,513$3,534$1,429

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112010201020102010
ModelRX-8JettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimGrand TouringSETDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150 
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0    
FWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Proximity key$250    
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225
Temporary spare tire$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Second-row high console$250    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200    
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175    
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300    
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler   $200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125$125
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
iPod integration    $100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150    
Automatic headlights$125    
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog lights$125    
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  $100 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200    
Metal pedals$75    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$5,200$2,105$2,480$2,580$3,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,095$0$375$475$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8540-349-442-1,338

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112010
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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SE

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

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
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Edition

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
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

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
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

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