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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,852

Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $9,163

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,519

Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $8,209

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelJettaJettaJettaRX-8RX-8
Trim2.5 / TDI2.0TGLIBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $20,290 $23,590 $23,790 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $18,687 $21,702 $21,884 $24,458 $24,458
Package 2 3,485 2,885 3,200    
Cargo net 69 69 69 40 40
All-weather floor mats 99 99 99 60 60
Rear spoiler 479 479 479 360 360
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800 2,000 2,000
Shinka Package       6,885 6,165
Temporary spare tire       395 395
Package 2 3,184 2,636 2,923    
Cargo net 55 55 55 32 32
All-weather floor mats 64 64 64 45 45
Rear spoiler 310 310 310 288 288
Navigation system 1,589 1,589 1,589 1,721 1,721
Shinka Package       5,923 5,304
Temporary spare tire       320 320
Options (change) 5,932 5,332 5,647 9,740 9,020
Options (change) 5,202 4,654 4,941 8,329 7,710
Destination 630 630 630 560 560
Total Price $26,852 $29,552 $30,067 $36,735 $36,015
Total Invoice $24,519 $26,986 $27,455 $33,347 $32,728

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,883
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,921
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelJettaJettaJettaRX-8RX-8
Trim2.5 / TDI2.0TGLIBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine150hp I5200hp I4200hp I4212hp R2238hp R2
TransmissionM5M6M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$26,852$29,552$30,067$36,735$36,015
Adjustments for Features-50-1,050-375-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,802$28,502$29,692$35,685$36,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,700$2,890$0$330
Total Invoice$24,519$26,986$27,455$33,347$32,728
Adjustments for Features-46-959-342-9530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,473$26,027$27,113$32,394$32,728
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,554$2,640$0$334

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelJettaJettaJettaRX-8RX-8
Trim2.5 / TDI2.0TGLIBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
FWD$0$0$0  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Proximity key   $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Second-row high console   $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200  
CD player$125$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Wood trim $300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Polished alloy wheels   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$3,290$4,290$3,615$4,290$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$1,050$375$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-46-959-342-9530

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20062006
ModelJettaRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.5 in106.4 in
Length179.3 in174.3 in
Width70.1 in69.7 in
Height57.4 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,260 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Trip computer150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested272575%
Total Not Requested89025%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested165055%
Total Not Requested137545%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested220077%
Total Not Requested64023%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested387564%
Total Not Requested219036%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested387574%
Total Not Requested139026%

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