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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: $19,615

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $7,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,623

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $6,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
ModelNew BeetleRX-8RX-8
Trim2.5LBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $17,915 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $17,040 $24,458 $24,458
Sunroof 1,000    
Touring Package     2,975
Sunroof 883    
Touring Package     2,559
Options (change) 1,000 0 2,975
Options (change) 883 0 2,559
Destination 700 560 560
Total Price $19,615 $26,995 $29,970
Total Invoice $18,623 $25,018 $27,577

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,599
Model Year200920062006
ModelNew BeetleRX-8RX-8
Trim2.5LBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine150hp I5212hp R2238hp R2
TransmissionM5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 6300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/55-16225/45-18
Total Price$19,615$26,995$29,970
Adjustments for Features-2150-1,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,400$26,995$28,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,450
Total Invoice$18,623$25,018$27,577
Adjustments for Features-2040-1,403
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,419$25,018$26,174
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,156

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

Model Year200920062006
ModelNew BeetleRX-8RX-8
Trim2.5LBase (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 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$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  
Brake assist$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control$400 $400
Traction control$100 $100
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  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Sunroof$900 $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$2,490$2,275$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$215$0$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments-2040-1,403

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

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

Model Year20092006
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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mazda RX-8 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested140046%
Total Not Requested162554%

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