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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: $31,068

Mazda RX-8 Automatic   
Difference: $1,181

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,416

Mazda RX-8 Automatic   
Difference: $1,349

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
ModelRX-8RX-8Passat
TrimAutomaticManualKomfort
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $27,195
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $25,412
All-weather floor mats 78 78 185
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 1,990
Rear spoiler 360 360 479
Body kit 1,100 1,100 1,650
Cargo mat 50 50  
Temporary spare tire 395 395  
Grand Touring Package   4,635  
All-weather floor mats 62 62 145
Navigation system 1,721 1,721 1,758
Rear spoiler 288 288 310
Body kit 881 881 1,390
Cargo mat 36 36  
Temporary spare tire 320 320  
Grand Touring Package   4,277  
Options (change) 3,983 8,618 4,304
Options (change) 3,308 7,585 3,603
Destination 650 650 750
Total Price $31,068 $35,703 $32,249
Total Invoice $28,416 $32,693 $29,765

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,874
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,394
Model Year200820082010
ModelRX-8RX-8Passat
TrimAutomaticManualKomfort
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine212hp R2232hp R2200hp I4
TransmissionT6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6300, 980, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16225/45-18235/45-17
Total Price$31,068$35,703$32,249
Adjustments for Features0-3,625-4,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,068$32,078$28,194
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,010$0
Total Invoice$28,416$32,693$29,765
Adjustments for Features0-3,319-3,743
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,416$29,374$26,022
Cost Above Minimum$0$958$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200820082010
ModelRX-8RX-8Passat
TrimAutomaticManualKomfort
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key $250 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire  $225
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Second-row high console$250$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
SD Card slot  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$2,050$5,675$6,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,625$4,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,319-3,743

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082010
ModelRX-8Passat
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in106.7 in
Length174.3 in188.2 in
Width69.7 in71.7 in
Height52.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,345 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
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 key250No
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Traction control100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Sunroof900Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested220044%
Total Not Requested285056%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60090%
Total Not Requested6510%

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