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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: $29,588

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $6,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,145

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $6,307

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelJettaRX-8
TrimGLIGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $23,790 $32,260
Base Invoice $21,884 $29,878
Package 2 3,200  
Cargo net 69 40
All-weather floor mats 99 78
Navigation system 1,800 2,000
6-speed shiftable automatic   700
Temporary spare tire   395
Package 2 2,923  
Cargo net 55 32
All-weather floor mats 64 62
Navigation system 1,589 1,720
6-speed shiftable automatic   645
Temporary spare tire   320
Options (change) 5,168 3,213
Options (change) 4,631 2,779
Destination 630 795
Total Price $29,588 $36,268
Total Invoice $27,145 $33,452

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,707
Model Year20062011
ModelJettaRX-8
TrimGLIGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4212hp R2
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$29,588$36,268
Adjustments for Features0-1,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,588$34,533
Total Invoice$27,145$33,452
Adjustments for Features0-1,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,145$31,852

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20062011
ModelJettaRX-8
TrimGLIGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
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 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Headlight washers$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,465$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,600

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda RX-8 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20062011
ModelJettaRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.5 in106.4 in
Length179.3 in175.6 in
Width70.1 in69.7 in
Height57.4 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,259 lb.3,094 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda RX-8 specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
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 Requested240085%
Total Not Requested44015%

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 controls100No
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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