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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: $28,890

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI   
Difference: $1,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,549

Mazda RX-8 Automatic   
Difference: $215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelRX-8RX-8Jetta SportWagen
TrimAutomaticManualTDI
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $25,540
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $24,517
Temporary spare tire 395 395  
CD changer, in-dash 500    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 830
Grand Touring Package   4,635  
Panoramic sunroof     1,750
Temporary spare tire 320 320  
CD changer, in-dash 400    
Navigation system 1,721 1,721 796
Grand Touring Package   4,277  
Panoramic sunroof     1,681
Options (change) 2,895 7,030 2,580
Options (change) 2,441 6,318 2,477
Destination 650 650 770
Total Price $29,980 $34,115 $28,890
Total Invoice $27,549 $31,426 $27,764

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,947
Model Year200820082012
ModelRX-8RX-8Jetta SportWagen
TrimAutomaticManualTDI
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Wagon
Engine212hp R2232hp R2140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6300, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16225/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$29,980$34,115$28,890
Adjustments for Features0-3,425-3,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,980$30,690$25,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$710$0
Total Invoice$27,549$31,426$27,764
Adjustments for Features0-3,155-3,162
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,549$28,271$24,602
Cost Above Minimum$0$722$0

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

Model Year200820082012
ModelRX-8RX-8Jetta SportWagen
TrimAutomaticManualTDI
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Second-row high console$250$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
SD Card slot  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Compass  $0
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$1,775$5,200$5,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,425$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,155-3,162

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

Model Year20082012
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

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested217543%
Total Not Requested287557%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1600100%

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