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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: $28,660

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $6,523

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,405

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,013

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020172017
ModelRX-8JettaJetta
TrimGrand Touring1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,960 $26,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $29,566 $25,915 $26,779
Temporary spare tire 395    
All-weather floor mats 78 235 235
Navigation system 2,000    
Floor mats   235 235
Rear spoiler   375  
Temporary spare tire 320    
All-weather floor mats 62 185 185
Navigation system 1,720    
Floor mats   185 185
Rear spoiler   300  
Options (change) 2,473 845 470
Options (change) 2,102 670 370
Destination 750 820 820
Total Price $35,183 $28,660 $29,185
Total Invoice $32,418 $27,405 $27,969

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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: $8,713
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,107
Model Year201020172017
ModelRX-8JettaJetta
TrimGrand Touring1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine232hp R2170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$35,183$28,660$29,185
Adjustments for Features0-2,190-90
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,183$26,470$29,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,625
Total Invoice$32,418$27,405$27,969
Adjustments for Features0-2,094-86
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,418$25,311$27,883
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,572

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201020172017
ModelRX-8JettaJetta
TrimGrand Touring1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$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  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,825$6,015$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,190$90
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,094-86

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102017
ModelRX-8Jetta
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in104.4 in
Length175.6 in183.3 in
Width69.7 in70.0 in
Height52.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,065 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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