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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: $30,750

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $4,828

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,512

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,299

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112014
ModelRX-8Golf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringGTI
Body4dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,260 $25,095
Base Invoice $29,878 $24,091
Temporary spare tire 395  
All-weather floor mats 78 235
Cargo mat 50  
Navigation system 2,000  
Driver's Edition   4,600
Temporary spare tire 320  
All-weather floor mats 62 185
Cargo mat 36  
Navigation system 1,720  
Driver's Edition   4,416
Options (change) 2,523 4,835
Options (change) 2,138 4,601
Destination 795 820
Total Price $35,578 $30,750
Total Invoice $32,811 $29,512

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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: $4,218
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,736
Model Year20112014
ModelRX-8Golf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringGTI
Body4dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine232hp R2200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$35,578$30,750
Adjustments for Features-6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,968$30,750
Total Invoice$32,811$29,512
Adjustments for Features-5630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,248$29,512

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

Model Year20112014
ModelRX-8Golf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringGTI
Body4dr Coupe4dr Hatch
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
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
iPod integration $100
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,025$2,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5630

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

Model Year20112014
ModelRX-8Golf / GTI
Body4dr Coupe4dr 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested290095%
Total Not Requested1505%

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