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Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,805

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $7,723

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,527

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $6,248

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201520152015
ModelRX-8JettaJettaJetta
TrimGrand Touring1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,260 $25,380 $26,410 $29,280
Base Invoice $29,878 $24,366 $25,353 $28,109
Temporary spare tire 395      
All-weather floor mats 78 235 235 235
Navigation system 2,000      
Lighting Package   995    
Rear spoiler   375 375  
Temporary spare tire 320      
All-weather floor mats 62 185 185 185
Navigation system 1,720      
Lighting Package   856    
Rear spoiler   300 300  
Options (change) 2,473 1,605 610 235
Options (change) 2,102 1,341 485 185
Destination 795 820 820 820
Total Price $35,528 $27,805 $27,840 $30,335
Total Invoice $32,775 $26,527 $26,658 $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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,163
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,710
Model Year2011201520152015
ModelRX-8JettaJettaJetta
TrimGrand Touring1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine232hp R2170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$35,528$27,805$27,840$30,335
Adjustments for Features-1,360-1,8000-1,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,168$26,005$27,840$28,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,835$2,930
Total Invoice$32,775$26,527$26,658$29,114
Adjustments for Features-1,255-1,7170-1,344
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,520$24,810$26,658$27,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,848$2,960

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2011201520152015
ModelRX-8JettaJettaJetta
TrimGrand Touring1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Second-row high console$250   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
iPod integration $100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150
Steering-linked fog lights $50 $50
Steering-linked headlights $150 $150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$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$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,575$4,015$2,215$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,360$1,800$0$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,255-1,7170-1,344

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112015
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.2,860 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
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%

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