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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: $29,605

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $4,948

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,352

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $3,424

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082013
ModelRX-8RX-8Jetta
TrimAutomaticManualGLI
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $23,945
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $22,987
Grand Touring Package 5,335 4,635  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
Rear spoiler 360 360 375
All-weather floor mats 78 78 235
Temporary spare tire 395 395  
Autobahn Package     2,250
Navigation Package     2,005
Grand Touring Package 4,922 4,277  
Navigation system 1,721 1,721  
Rear spoiler 288 288 300
All-weather floor mats 62 62 185
Temporary spare tire 320 320  
Autobahn Package     2,160
Navigation Package     1,925
Options (change) 8,168 7,468 4,865
Options (change) 7,313 6,668 4,570
Destination 650 650 795
Total Price $35,253 $34,553 $29,605
Total Invoice $32,421 $31,776 $28,352

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,138
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,617
Model Year200820082013
ModelRX-8RX-8Jetta
TrimAutomaticManualGLI
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine212hp R2232hp R2200hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$35,253$34,553$29,605
Adjustments for Features-9750-465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,278$34,553$29,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0
Total Invoice$32,421$31,776$28,352
Adjustments for Features-8970-445
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,524$31,776$27,907
Cost Above Minimum$0$252$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200820082013
ModelRX-8RX-8Jetta
TrimAutomaticManualGLI
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Rearview camera  $200
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
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$150 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,350$2,375$2,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$0$465
Value of Feature Adjustments-8970-445

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082013
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

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
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested320055%
Total Not Requested265045%

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
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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 Requested295058%
Total Not Requested210042%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested135077%
Total Not Requested40023%

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