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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: $30,865

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $5,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,561

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $3,797

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelBeetleRX-8
TrimTurboGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Base Price $23,395 $32,260
Base Invoice $22,459 $29,878
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Navigation Package 1,600  
Xenon HID headlights 1,000  
6-speed shiftable automatic   700
Temporary spare tire   395
Navigation system   2,000
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Navigation Package 1,536  
Xenon HID headlights 860  
6-speed shiftable automatic   645
Temporary spare tire   320
Navigation system   1,720
Options (change) 6,700 3,095
Options (change) 6,332 2,685
Destination 770 795
Total Price $30,865 $36,150
Total Invoice $29,561 $33,358

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,068
Model Year20122011
ModelBeetleRX-8
TrimTurboGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4212hp R2
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/45-18
Total Price$30,865$36,150
Adjustments for Features0-790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,865$35,360
Total Invoice$29,561$33,358
Adjustments for Features0-729
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,561$32,629

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122011
ModelBeetleRX-8
TrimTurboGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
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 
Brake assist$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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 door panel trim$250 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,335$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-729

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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 Year20122011
ModelBeetleRX-8
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Wheelbase99.9 in106.4 in
Length168.4 in175.6 in
Width71.2 in69.7 in
Height58.5 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,089 lb.3,094 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 Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
1.3L R2
OHV-2v
212 hp@7500
159 lb-ft@5500		1000Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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