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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: $27,805

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $7,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,527

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $5,632

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007201520152015
ModelRX-8RX-8JettaJettaJetta
TrimAutomaticManual1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $25,380 $26,410 $29,280
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $24,366 $25,353 $28,109
Grand Touring Package 5,335 4,635      
Body kit 970 970      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000      
Rear spoiler 360 360 375 375  
All-weather floor mats 60 60 235 235 235
Lighting Package     995    
Grand Touring Package 4,922 4,277      
Body kit 775 775      
Navigation system 1,721 1,721      
Rear spoiler 288 288 300 300  
All-weather floor mats 45 45 185 185 185
Lighting Package     856    
Options (change) 8,725 8,025 1,605 610 235
Options (change) 7,751 7,106 1,341 485 185
Destination 595 595 820 820 820
Total Price $35,755 $35,055 $27,805 $27,840 $30,335
Total Invoice $32,804 $32,159 $26,527 $26,658 $29,114

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,950
Model Year20072007201520152015
ModelRX-8RX-8JettaJettaJetta
TrimAutomaticManual1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine212hp R2232hp R2170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$35,755$35,055$27,805$27,840$30,335
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-1,715-65-1,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,705$35,055$26,090$27,775$29,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0$1,685$3,005
Total Invoice$32,804$32,159$26,527$26,658$29,114
Adjustments for Features-9630-1,636-62-1,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,841$32,159$24,891$26,596$27,924
Cost Above Minimum$0$318$0$1,705$3,033

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20072007201520152015
ModelRX-8RX-8JettaJettaJetta
TrimAutomaticManual1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100  
6-speed manual $150 $150$150
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Remote app  $25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Second-row high console$250$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0 
Body kit$0$0  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
iPod integration  $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Steering-linked fog lights  $50 $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150 $150
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900$900   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$4,075$3,025$4,740$3,090$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$1,715$65$1,240
Value of Feature Adjustments-9630-1,636-62-1,190

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20072015
ModelRX-8Jetta
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in104.4 in
Length174.3 in183.3 in
Width69.7 in70.0 in
Height52.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.2,860 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 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested325056%
Total Not Requested260044%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested300059%
Total Not Requested205041%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%

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