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

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Routan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,560

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $9,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,363

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $10,922

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelRX-8RX-8Routan
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)SEL Premium
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $44,280
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $42,465
Shinka Package 6,885 6,165  
Cargo net 40 40  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
Rear spoiler 360 360  
Shinka Package 5,923 5,304  
Cargo net 32 32  
Navigation system 1,721 1,721  
Rear spoiler 288 288  
Options (change) 9,285 8,565 0
Options (change) 7,964 7,345 0
Destination 560 560 820
Total Price $36,280 $35,560 $45,100
Total Invoice $32,982 $32,363 $43,285

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,229
Model Year200620062012
ModelRX-8RX-8Routan
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)SEL Premium
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine212hp R2238hp R2283hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/65-17
Total Price$36,280$35,560$45,100
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-10,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,230$35,560$34,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0
Total Invoice$32,982$32,363$43,285
Adjustments for Features-9550-10,029
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,027$32,363$33,256
Cost Above Minimum$0$336$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year200620062012
ModelRX-8RX-8Routan
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)SEL Premium
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Dual power sliding doors  $800
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start  $150
Sunshades, second row  $125
Sunshades, third row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Front side airbags$350$350 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments  $100
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Removable console  $200
Roof rails  $250
Second-row high console$250$250 
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Sliding center console  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror  $25
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, third row seats  $150
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,265$2,215$12,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$10,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-9550-10,029

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20062012
ModelRX-8Routan
Body4dr Coupe4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase106.4 in121.2 in
Length174.3 in202.5 in
Width69.7 in76.9 in
Height52.8 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.4,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.6 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
7.683.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.6140.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
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 seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traction control100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested440073%
Total Not Requested166527%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
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 seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traction control100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested440084%
Total Not Requested86516%

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