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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: $30,599

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $4,494

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,375

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $3,888

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelRX-8Passat
TrimGrand TouringKomfort
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,000 $27,195
Base Invoice $28,681 $25,412
Premium Package 900  
All-weather floor mats 78 185
Navigation system 2,000 1,990
Cargo mat 50  
Temporary spare tire 395  
Rear spoiler   479
Premium Package 774  
All-weather floor mats 62 145
Navigation system 1,720 1,758
Cargo mat 36  
Temporary spare tire 320  
Rear spoiler   310
Options (change) 3,423 2,654
Options (change) 2,912 2,213
Destination 670 750
Total Price $35,093 $30,599
Total Invoice $32,263 $28,375

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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: $3,649
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,111
Model Year20092010
ModelRX-8Passat
TrimGrand TouringKomfort
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine232hp R2200hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 980, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/45-17
Total Price$35,093$30,599
Adjustments for Features-8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,248$30,599
Total Invoice$32,263$28,375
Adjustments for Features-7770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,486$28,375

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092010
ModelRX-8Passat
TrimGrand TouringKomfort
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass $0
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 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,350$3,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$845$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7770

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See a complete comparison of Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092010
ModelRX-8Passat
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in106.7 in
Length175.6 in188.2 in
Width69.7 in71.7 in
Height52.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,065 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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See a complete comparison of Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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