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

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,670

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $540

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,444

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $2,201

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelRX-8Passat
TrimBase (manual)V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $34,650
Base Invoice $24,458 $33,230
Shinka Package 6,165  
Rear spoiler 360 375
Cargo net 40 100
All-weather floor mats 60 235
Cargo mat 50  
Navigation system 2,000  
Shinka Package 5,304  
Rear spoiler 288 300
Cargo net 32 80
All-weather floor mats 45 185
Cargo mat 36  
Navigation system 1,721  
Options (change) 8,675 710
Options (change) 7,426 565
Destination 560 850
Total Price $35,670 $36,210
Total Invoice $32,444 $34,645

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,640
Model Year20062018
ModelRX-8Passat
TrimBase (manual)V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine238hp R2280hp V6
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$35,670$36,210
Adjustments for Features0-7,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,670$29,060
Total Invoice$32,444$34,645
Adjustments for Features0-6,841
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,444$27,804

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062018
ModelRX-8Passat
TrimBase (manual)V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Automatic headlights $125
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,365$9,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,841

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062018
ModelRX-8Passat
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in110.4 in
Length174.3 in191.6 in
Width69.7 in72.2 in
Height52.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,045 lb.3,571 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested420080%
Total Not Requested106520%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium

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

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