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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: $20,103

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $8,237

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,564

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $7,552

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleRX-8RX-8
TrimSSEAutomaticManual
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $24,458 $24,458
Rear spoiler 479 479 360 360
Sunroof 1,000      
CD changer, remote 499 499    
Temporary spare tire     395 395
CD changer, in-dash     500  
Touring Package       3,100
Rear spoiler 310 310 288 288
Sunroof 883      
CD changer, remote 340 340    
Temporary spare tire     320 320
CD changer, in-dash     400  
Touring Package       2,860
Options (change) 1,978 978 1,255 3,855
Options (change) 1,533 650 1,008 3,468
Destination 650 650 650 650
Total Price $20,103 $22,153 $28,340 $30,940
Total Invoice $18,564 $20,838 $26,116 $28,576

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,187
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,506
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleRX-8RX-8
TrimSSEAutomaticManual
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine150hp I5150hp I5212hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionM5T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6100, 6300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/55-16225/45-18
Total Price$20,103$22,153$28,340$30,940
Adjustments for Features0-1,465-50-1,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,103$20,688$28,290$29,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$585$0$1,000
Total Invoice$18,564$20,838$26,116$28,576
Adjustments for Features0-1,378-46-1,524
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,564$19,460$26,070$27,052
Cost Above Minimum$0$896$0$982

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

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleRX-8RX-8
TrimSSEAutomaticManual
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control$400$400 $400
Traction control$100$100 $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$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  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated front seats $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals   $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$2,800$4,265$2,850$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,465$50$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,378-46-1,524

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

Model Year20082008
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
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested160050%
Total Not Requested162550%

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