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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: $28,360

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $7,383

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,065

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $5,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelRX-8RX-8JettaJetta
TrimAutomaticManual1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $26,245 $29,545
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $25,195 $28,362
Grand Touring Package 5,335 4,635    
Temporary spare tire 395 395    
Cargo net 40 40 100 100
All-weather floor mats 78 78 235 235
Rear spoiler 360 360    
Cargo mat 50 50    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Body kit 1,100 1,100    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325  
Floor mats     235 235
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130  
Door sill trim plates     240 240
Grand Touring Package 4,922 4,277    
Temporary spare tire 320 320    
Cargo net 32 32 80 80
All-weather floor mats 62 62 185 185
Rear spoiler 288 288    
Cargo mat 36 36    
Navigation system 1,721 1,721    
Body kit 881 881    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270  
Floor mats     185 185
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100  
Door sill trim plates     200 200
Options (change) 9,358 8,658 1,265 810
Options (change) 8,262 7,617 1,020 650
Destination 650 650 850 850
Total Price $36,443 $35,743 $28,360 $31,205
Total Invoice $33,370 $32,725 $27,065 $29,862

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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: $10,098
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,265
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelRX-8RX-8JettaJetta
TrimAutomaticManual1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine212hp R2232hp R2170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$36,443$35,743$28,360$31,205
Adjustments for Features-9750-2,990-2,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,468$35,743$25,370$28,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0$3,370
Total Invoice$33,370$32,725$27,065$29,862
Adjustments for Features-8930-2,853-2,359
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,477$32,725$24,212$27,503
Cost Above Minimum$0$248$0$3,291

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2008200820182018
ModelRX-8RX-8JettaJetta
TrimAutomaticManual1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Second-row high console$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 
Body kit$0$0 $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0 
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$4,150$3,175$6,165$5,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$0$2,990$2,465
Value of Feature Adjustments-8930-2,853-2,359

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082018
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.2,931 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 headlights500No
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 Requested275047%
Total Not Requested310053%

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 headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested250050%
Total Not Requested255050%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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