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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: $32,433

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $4,602

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,760

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $3,779

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720062006
ModelJettaRX-8RX-8
TrimGLIBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $24,110 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $22,434 $24,458 $24,458
Package 2 3,500    
All-weather floor mats 185 60 60
Navigation system 1,800 2,000 2,000
Body kit 1,650 970 970
Rear spoiler 479 360 360
Cargo net 69 40 40
Shinka Package   6,885 6,165
Cargo mat   50 50
Temporary spare tire   395 395
Package 2 3,197    
All-weather floor mats 145 45 45
Navigation system 1,589 1,721 1,721
Body kit 1,390 775 775
Rear spoiler 310 288 288
Cargo net 55 32 32
Shinka Package   5,923 5,304
Cargo mat   36 36
Temporary spare tire   320 320
Options (change) 7,683 10,760 10,040
Options (change) 6,686 9,140 8,521
Destination 640 560 560
Total Price $32,433 $37,755 $37,035
Total Invoice $29,760 $34,158 $33,539

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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: $4,672
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,815
Model Year200720062006
ModelJettaRX-8RX-8
TrimGLIBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4212hp R2238hp R2
TransmissionM6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$32,433$37,755$37,035
Adjustments for Features-400-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,033$36,705$37,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$330
Total Invoice$29,760$34,158$33,539
Adjustments for Features-367-9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,393$33,208$33,539
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$331

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year200720062006
ModelJettaRX-8RX-8
TrimGLIBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Second-row high console $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass$0  
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  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$2,940$3,590$2,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$400$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-367-9500

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20072006
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 Weight3,231 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 GLI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Monsoon, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested220069%
Total Not Requested99031%

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
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested390064%
Total Not Requested216536%

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
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested365069%
Total Not Requested161531%

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