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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,290

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $200

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,745

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,056

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelRX-8Passat
TrimGrand TouringV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,260 $33,995
Base Invoice $29,878 $32,601
Navigation system 2,000  
Temporary spare tire 395  
Cargo net 40 100
Rear spoiler   375
Navigation system 1,720  
Temporary spare tire 320  
Cargo net 32 80
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 2,435 475
Options (change) 2,072 380
Destination 795 820
Total Price $35,490 $35,290
Total Invoice $32,745 $33,801

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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: $6,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,585
Model Year20112017
ModelRX-8Passat
TrimGrand TouringV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine232hp R2280hp V6
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$35,490$35,290
Adjustments for Features0-5,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,490$29,400
Total Invoice$32,745$33,801
Adjustments for Features0-5,641
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,745$28,160

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112017
ModelRX-8Passat
TrimGrand TouringV6 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
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
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
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,075$7,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,641

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112017
ModelRX-8Passat
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in110.4 in
Length175.6 in191.6 in
Width69.7 in72.2 in
Height52.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,064 lb.3,481 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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