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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: $29,355

Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium   
Difference: $6,263

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120192019
ModelRX-8JettaJetta
TrimGrand TouringSEL PremiumGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,260 $27,195 $29,195
Temporary spare tire 395    
Cargo net 40 100 100
All-weather floor mats 78 235 235
Cargo mat 50    
Navigation system 2,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325  
Floor mats   235 235
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130  
Door sill trim plates   240 240
Temporary spare tire 320    
Cargo net 32 80 80
All-weather floor mats 62 185 185
Cargo mat 36    
Navigation system 1,720    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   270  
Floor mats   185 185
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100  
Door sill trim plates   200 200
Options (change) 2,563 1,265 810
Options (change) 2,170 1,020 650
Destination 795 895 895
Total Price $35,618 $29,355 $30,900

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,778
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,343
Model Year201120192019
ModelRX-8JettaJetta
TrimGrand TouringSEL PremiumGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine232hp R2147hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionM6T8M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18205/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$35,618$29,355$30,900
Adjustments for Features0-2,515-890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,618$26,840$30,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,170

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201120192019
ModelRX-8JettaJetta
TrimGrand TouringSEL PremiumGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
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$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
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 
Compass $0 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$3,050$5,565$3,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,515$890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-164-45

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112019
ModelRX-8Jetta
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in105.7 in
Length175.6 in185.1 in
Width69.7 in70.8 in
Height52.8 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,065 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium

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 GLI Autobahn

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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