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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: $10,358

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,762

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $8,656

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012201220122012
ModelRX-8JettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimGrand TouringTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,960 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $29,566 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Temporary spare tire 395        
All-weather floor mats 78 235 235 235 235
Navigation system 2,000       900
Premium Package   1,440      
Navigation Package   1,130      
Rear spoiler   375 375 375 375
Autobahn Package         2,050
Temporary spare tire 320        
All-weather floor mats 62 185 185 185 185
Navigation system 1,720       864
Premium Package   1,382      
Navigation Package   1,084      
Rear spoiler   300 300 300 300
Autobahn Package         1,968
Options (change) 2,473 3,180 610 610 3,560
Options (change) 2,102 2,951 485 485 3,317
Destination 750 770 770 770 770
Total Price $35,183 $26,725 $24,825 $26,185 $28,075
Total Invoice $32,418 $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: $7,698
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,209
Model Year20102012201220122012
ModelRX-8JettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimGrand TouringTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine232hp R2140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$35,183$26,725$24,825$26,185$28,075
Adjustments for Features-2,7600-100-1,200-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,423$26,725$24,725$24,985$27,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,000$0$260$2,875
Total Invoice$32,418$25,585$23,762$25,068$26,882
Adjustments for Features-2,5430-96-1,149-455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,875$25,585$23,666$23,919$26,427
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,919$0$253$2,761

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102012201220122012
ModelRX-8JettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimGrand TouringTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  $150
5-speed manual  $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
RWD$0    
FWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225
Temporary spare tire$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Second-row high console$250    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200   $200
Dual-zone climate control    $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175    
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300    
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325$325 
CD player $125  $125
HD radio  $50$50 
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150    
Automatic headlights$125    
Compass    $0
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100    
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200    
Metal pedals$75   $75
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
Total Value of Features$4,625$1,865$1,965$3,065$2,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,760$0$100$1,200$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5430-96-1,149-455

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102012
ModelRX-8Jetta
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in104.4 in
Length175.6 in182.2 in
Width69.7 in70.0 in
Height52.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,065 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
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, front200Yes
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 Requested130058%
Total Not Requested94042%

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