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Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,065

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE   
Difference: $2,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,758

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE   
Difference: $1,391

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelRX-8RX-8Jetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
TrimAutomaticManualSETDI
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $23,745 $24,995
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $22,795 $23,995
Temporary spare tire 395 395    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Touring Package   3,100    
Premium Package     2,550 2,550
Temporary spare tire 320 320    
Navigation system 1,721 1,721    
Touring Package   2,860    
Premium Package     2,193 2,193
Options (change) 2,395 5,495 2,550 2,550
Options (change) 2,041 4,901 2,193 2,193
Destination 650 650 770 770
Total Price $29,480 $32,580 $27,065 $28,315
Total Invoice $27,149 $30,009 $25,758 $26,958

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,117
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelRX-8RX-8Jetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
TrimAutomaticManualSETDI
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine212hp R2232hp R2170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6M6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6300, 9?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16225/45-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$29,480$32,580$27,065$28,315
Adjustments for Features0-1,800-3,915-3,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,480$30,780$23,150$25,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,300$0$2,100
Total Invoice$27,149$30,009$25,758$26,958
Adjustments for Features0-1,658-3,726-2,918
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,149$28,351$22,032$24,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,202$0$2,008

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year2008200820112011
ModelRX-8RX-8Jetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
TrimAutomaticManualSETDI
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 
6-speed manual $150 $150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Stability control $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails  $250$250
Second-row high console$250$250  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof $900  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
iPod integration  $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights $125  
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals $75  
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$2,000$3,800$5,915$5,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,800$3,915$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,658-3,726-2,918

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20082011
ModelRX-8Jetta SportWagen
Body4dr Coupe4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.4 in101.5 in
Length174.3 in179.3 in
Width69.7 in70.1 in
Height52.8 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,229 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.6 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.666.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested140043%
Total Not Requested182557%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60026%
Total Not Requested172574%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60026%
Total Not Requested172574%

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