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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: $30,024

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $4,761

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,895

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $4,044

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820072007
ModelJettaRX-8RX-8
TrimGLIAutomaticManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $24,300 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $22,659 $24,458 $24,458
All-weather floor mats 185 60 60
Autobahn Package 3,020    
Cargo net 69 40 40
Navigation system 1,800 2,000 2,000
Grand Touring Package   5,335 4,635
Body kit   970 970
Cargo mat   50 50
All-weather floor mats 145 45 45
Autobahn Package 2,797    
Cargo net 55 32 32
Navigation system 1,589 1,721 1,721
Grand Touring Package   4,922 4,277
Body kit   775 775
Cargo mat   36 36
Options (change) 5,074 8,455 7,755
Options (change) 4,586 7,531 6,886
Destination 650 595 595
Total Price $30,024 $35,485 $34,785
Total Invoice $27,895 $32,584 $31,939

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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: $4,601
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,902
Model Year200820072007
ModelJettaRX-8RX-8
TrimGLIAutomaticManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4212hp R2232hp 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$30,024$35,485$34,785
Adjustments for Features-190-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,834$34,435$34,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$350
Total Invoice$27,895$32,584$31,939
Adjustments for Features-177-9640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,718$31,620$31,939
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$319

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year200820072007
ModelJettaRX-8RX-8
TrimGLIAutomaticManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
Satellite radio$200  
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$2,365$3,225$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$190$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-177-9640

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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 Year20082007
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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda RX-8 specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

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 seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested370063%
Total Not Requested215037%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

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 seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested345068%
Total Not Requested160032%

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