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

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,928

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $11,687

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,392

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $10,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelNew BeetleRX-8RX-8
Trim2.5 / TDIBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $17,180 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $16,107 $24,458 $24,458
Package 2 1,755    
Package 1 1,390    
All-weather floor mats 99 60 60
Satellite radio 375    
CD changer, remote 499    
Shinka Package   6,885 6,165
Temporary spare tire   395 395
Package 2 1,629    
Package 1 1,291    
All-weather floor mats 64 45 45
Satellite radio 331    
CD changer, remote 340    
Shinka Package   5,923 5,304
Temporary spare tire   320 320
Options (change) 4,118 7,340 6,620
Options (change) 3,655 6,288 5,669
Destination 630 560 560
Total Price $21,928 $34,335 $33,615
Total Invoice $20,392 $31,306 $30,687

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,507
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,270
Model Year200620062006
ModelNew BeetleRX-8RX-8
Trim2.5 / TDIBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine150hp I5212hp R2238hp R2
TransmissionM5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$21,928$34,335$33,615
Adjustments for Features0-2,900-1,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,928$31,435$31,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$330
Total Invoice$20,392$31,306$30,687
Adjustments for Features0-2,644-1,689
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,392$28,662$28,998
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$336

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year200620062006
ModelNew BeetleRX-8RX-8
Trim2.5 / TDIBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row high console $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats$300  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$1,765$4,665$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,900$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,644-1,689

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20062006
ModelNew BeetleRX-8
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Wheelbase98.7 in106.4 in
Length161.1 in174.3 in
Width67.9 in69.7 in
Height59.0 in52.8 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested142574%
Total Not Requested50026%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%

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 seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested330054%
Total Not Requested276546%

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 seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested330063%
Total Not Requested196537%

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