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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: $30,220

Volkswagen Passat SE   
Difference: $3,450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062021
ModelRX-8RX-8Passat
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)SE
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $26,995
Shinka Package 6,885 6,165  
Cargo mat 50 50  
Rear spoiler 360 360 375
All-weather floor mats 60 60 235
Cargo net 40 40 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Lighting Package     1,195
Shinka Package 5,923 5,304  
Cargo mat 36 36  
Rear spoiler 288 288 300
All-weather floor mats 45 45 185
Cargo net 32 32 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270
Lighting Package     1,028
Options (change) 7,395 6,675 2,230
Options (change) 6,324 5,705 1,863
Destination 560 560 995
Total Price $34,390 $33,670 $30,220

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,851
Model Year200620062021
ModelRX-8RX-8Passat
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)SE
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine212hp R2238hp R2174hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$34,390$33,670$30,220
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-3,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,340$33,670$26,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200620062021
ModelRX-8RX-8Passat
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)SE
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
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
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row high console$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
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$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
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,290$3,240$6,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments-9570-324

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062021
ModelRX-8Passat
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in110.4 in
Length174.3 in193.6 in
Width69.7 in72.2 in
Height52.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,326 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 (automatic)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested340056%
Total Not Requested266544%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested340065%
Total Not Requested186535%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested12511%
Total Not Requested105089%

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