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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: $30,175

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $3,443

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,845

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $2,278

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelRX-8Golf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringGTI SE
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,260 $28,025
Base Invoice $29,878 $26,904
Temporary spare tire 395  
Cargo net 40 100
All-weather floor mats 78 235
Cargo mat 50  
Lighting Package   995
Temporary spare tire 320  
Cargo net 32 80
All-weather floor mats 62 185
Cargo mat 36  
Lighting Package   856
Options (change) 563 1,330
Options (change) 450 1,121
Destination 795 820
Total Price $33,618 $30,175
Total Invoice $31,123 $28,845

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,358
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,153
Model Year20112016
ModelRX-8Golf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringGTI SE
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine232hp R2210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,618$30,175
Adjustments for Features0-915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,618$29,260
Total Invoice$31,123$28,845
Adjustments for Features0-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,123$27,970

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

Model Year20112016
ModelRX-8Golf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringGTI SE
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
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
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
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
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
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 
Metal pedals$75 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,650$4,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-875

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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 Year20112016
ModelRX-8Golf / GTI
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.4 in103.8 in
Length175.6 in167.5 in
Width69.7 in70.5 in
Height52.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,065 lb.2,902 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		7.6 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		7.652.7 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 SE

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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