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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: $33,370

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $2,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,069

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $741

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
ModelBeetleRX-8
TrimR-Line SELGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Base Price $31,450 $31,000
Base Invoice $30,193 $28,681
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
6-speed shiftable automatic   700
Premium Package   900
Temporary spare tire   395
Navigation system   2,000
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
6-speed shiftable automatic   645
Premium Package   774
Temporary spare tire   320
Navigation system   1,720
Options (change) 1,100 3,995
Options (change) 1,056 3,459
Destination 820 670
Total Price $33,370 $35,665
Total Invoice $32,069 $32,810

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,471
Model Year20162009
ModelBeetleRX-8
TrimR-Line SELGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Engine210hp I4212hp R2
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/45-18
Total Price$33,370$35,665
Adjustments for Features-7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,610$35,665
Total Invoice$32,069$32,810
Adjustments for Features-7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,339$32,810

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20162009
ModelBeetleRX-8
TrimR-Line SELGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
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 collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
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 
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
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
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 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,610$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$760$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7300

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20162009
ModelBeetleRX-8
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Wheelbase100.0 in106.4 in
Length168.4 in175.6 in
Width71.2 in69.7 in
Height58.5 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,104 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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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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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