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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: $24,825

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $8,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,762

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $7,264

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072012201220122012
ModelRX-8RX-8JettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimAutomaticManualTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Touring Package 3,900          
Temporary spare tire 395 395        
All-weather floor mats 60 60 235 235 235 235
Rear spoiler 360 360 375 375 375 375
Navigation system 2,000 2,000       900
Grand Touring Package   4,635        
Premium Package     1,440      
Navigation Package     1,130      
Autobahn Package           2,050
Touring Package 3,599          
Temporary spare tire 320 320        
All-weather floor mats 45 45 185 185 185 185
Rear spoiler 288 288 300 300 300 300
Navigation system 1,721 1,721       864
Grand Touring Package   4,277        
Premium Package     1,382      
Navigation Package     1,084      
Autobahn Package           1,968
Options (change) 6,715 7,450 3,180 610 610 3,560
Options (change) 5,973 6,651 2,951 485 485 3,317
Destination 595 595 770 770 770 770
Total Price $33,745 $34,480 $26,725 $24,825 $26,185 $28,075
Total Invoice $31,026 $31,704 $25,585 $23,762 $25,068 $26,882

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,742
Model Year200720072012201220122012
ModelRX-8RX-8JettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimAutomaticManualTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine212hp R2232hp R2140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$33,745$34,480$26,725$24,825$26,185$28,075
Adjustments for Features-635-1,4100-100-1,200-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,110$33,070$26,725$24,725$24,985$27,675
Cost Above Minimum$40$0$2,000$0$260$2,950
Total Invoice$31,026$31,704$25,585$23,762$25,068$26,882
Adjustments for Features-584-1,2960-96-1,149-383
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,442$30,408$25,585$23,666$23,919$26,499
Cost Above Minimum$34$0$1,919$0$253$2,833

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200720072012201220122012
ModelRX-8RX-8JettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimAutomaticManualTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   $1100 
6-speed manual $150$150  $150
5-speed manual   $0  
RWD$0$0    
FWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Second-row high console$250$250    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front     $200
Dual-zone climate control     $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300    
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   $25
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325$325 
CD player  $125  $125
HD radio   $50$50 
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150    
Compass     $0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
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    
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100     
Total Value of Features$3,050$3,825$2,415$2,515$3,615$2,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$635$1,410$0$100$1,200$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-584-1,2960-96-1,149-383

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20072012
ModelRX-8Jetta
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in104.4 in
Length174.3 in182.2 in
Width69.7 in70.0 in
Height52.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested197549%
Total Not Requested205051%

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 seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested220044%
Total Not Requested285056%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110072%
Total Not Requested42528%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110049%
Total Not Requested114051%

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