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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: $20,440

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $9,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,380

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $8,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020092009
ModelNew BeetleRX-8RX-8
Trim2.5LTouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $18,690 $27,860 $31,000
Base Invoice $17,747 $25,785 $28,681
Sunroof 1,000    
Premium Package   1,355 900
Temporary spare tire   395 395
Sunroof 883    
Premium Package   1,165 774
Temporary spare tire   320 320
Options (change) 1,000 1,750 1,295
Options (change) 883 1,485 1,094
Destination 750 670 670
Total Price $20,440 $30,280 $32,965
Total Invoice $19,380 $27,940 $30,445

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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: $7,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,498
Model Year201020092009
ModelNew BeetleRX-8RX-8
Trim2.5LTouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine150hp I5232hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$20,440$30,280$32,965
Adjustments for Features0-2,235-4,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,440$28,045$28,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$135
Total Invoice$19,380$27,940$30,445
Adjustments for Features0-2,062-4,419
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,380$25,878$26,026
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$148

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

Model Year201020092009
ModelNew BeetleRX-8RX-8
Trim2.5LTouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row high console $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75$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$1,240$3,475$6,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,235$4,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,062-4,419

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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 Year20102009
ModelNew BeetleRX-8
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Wheelbase98.7 in106.4 in
Length161.1 in175.6 in
Width67.9 in69.7 in
Height59.0 in52.8 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,065 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 Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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