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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: $32,195

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $2,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,941

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $1,418

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152008
ModelBeetleRX-8
TrimR-LineAutomatic
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Base Price $25,450 $26,435
Base Invoice $24,433 $24,458
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,925  
Grand Touring Package   5,335
Navigation system   2,000
Temporary spare tire   395
Rear spoiler   360
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,688  
Grand Touring Package   4,922
Navigation system   1,721
Temporary spare tire   320
Rear spoiler   288
Options (change) 5,925 8,090
Options (change) 5,688 7,251
Destination 820 650
Total Price $32,195 $35,175
Total Invoice $30,941 $32,359

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,381
Model Year20152008
ModelBeetleRX-8
TrimR-LineAutomatic
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Engine210hp I4212hp R2
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/45-18
Total Price$32,195$35,175
Adjustments for Features0-40
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,195$35,135
Total Invoice$30,941$32,359
Adjustments for Features0-37
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,941$32,322

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20152008
ModelBeetleRX-8
TrimR-LineAutomatic
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Boost gauge$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$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 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,235$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$40
Value of Feature Adjustments0-37

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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 Year20152008
ModelBeetleRX-8
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Wheelbase100.0 in106.4 in
Length168.4 in174.3 in
Width71.2 in69.7 in
Height58.5 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,056 lb.3,075 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 R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested315061%
Total Not Requested197539%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested365062%
Total Not Requested220038%

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