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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: $26,810

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $8,843

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,671

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $6,986

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201620162016
ModelRX-8RX-8JettaJettaJetta
TrimAutomaticManual1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $25,380 $31,120 $29,280
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $24,366 $29,874 $28,109
Grand Touring Package 5,335 4,635      
Temporary spare tire 395 395      
All-weather floor mats 78 78 235 235 235
Rear spoiler 360 360 375    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000      
Body kit 1,100 1,100      
Grand Touring Package 4,922 4,277      
Temporary spare tire 320 320      
All-weather floor mats 62 62 185 185 185
Rear spoiler 288 288 300    
Navigation system 1,721 1,721      
Body kit 881 881      
Options (change) 9,268 8,568 610 235 235
Options (change) 8,194 7,549 485 185 185
Destination 650 650 820 820 820
Total Price $36,353 $35,653 $26,810 $32,175 $30,335
Total Invoice $33,302 $32,657 $25,671 $30,879 $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 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,883
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,912
Model Year20082008201620162016
ModelRX-8RX-8JettaJettaJetta
TrimAutomaticManual1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine212hp R2232hp R2170hp I4170hp I4 H210hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6S7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9400, 9?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$36,353$35,653$26,810$32,175$30,335
Adjustments for Features-9750-3,315-3,065-2,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,378$35,653$23,495$29,110$28,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0$5,615$4,675
Total Invoice$33,302$32,657$25,671$30,879$29,114
Adjustments for Features-8930-3,174-2,942-2,078
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,409$32,657$22,497$27,937$27,036
Cost Above Minimum$0$248$0$5,440$4,539

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082008201620162016
ModelRX-8RX-8JettaJettaJetta
TrimAutomaticManual1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100  
6-speed manual $150  $150
7-speed automated manual   $1200 
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600  
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150
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
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200  
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150
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   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0  
Body kit$0$0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
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
HD radio  $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Tachometer$75$75$75 $75
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
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
Metal pedals $75  $75
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$4,050$3,075$6,390$6,140$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$0$3,315$3,065$2,165
Value of Feature Adjustments-8930-3,174-2,942-2,078

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082016
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.2,940 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%

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