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

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $7,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $6,406

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelBeetleRX-8
TrimSEGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Base Price $24,020 $32,260
Base Invoice $23,058 $29,878
Floor mats 235  
Premium Package 2,500  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130  
Cargo mat   50
Temporary spare tire   395
Navigation system   2,000
Floor mats 185  
Premium Package 2,150  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100  
Cargo mat   36
Temporary spare tire   320
Navigation system   1,720
Options (change) 2,865 2,445
Options (change) 2,435 2,076
Destination 850 795
Total Price $27,735 $35,500
Total Invoice $26,343 $32,749

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,104
Model Year20182011
ModelBeetleRX-8
TrimSEGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Engine174hp I4232hp R2
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$27,735$35,500
Adjustments for Features-7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,000$35,500
Total Invoice$26,343$32,749
Adjustments for Features-6980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,645$32,749

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20182011
ModelBeetleRX-8
TrimSEGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
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 
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$4,210$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6980

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20182011
ModelBeetleRX-8
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Wheelbase100.0 in106.4 in
Length168.4 in175.6 in
Width71.2 in69.7 in
Height58.5 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,013 lb.3,065 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		29.9 ft37.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda RX-8 specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested122549%
Total Not Requested127551%

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