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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: $5,109

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,895

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $4,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelJettaRX-8
TrimGLIGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $24,300 $31,000
Base Invoice $22,659 $28,681
Autobahn Package 3,020  
All-weather floor mats 185 78
Navigation system 1,800 2,000
Cargo net 69 40
Premium Package   900
Cargo mat   50
Temporary spare tire   395
Autobahn Package 2,797  
All-weather floor mats 145 62
Navigation system 1,589 1,720
Cargo net 55 32
Premium Package   774
Cargo mat   36
Temporary spare tire   320
Options (change) 5,074 3,463
Options (change) 4,586 2,944
Destination 650 670
Total Price $30,024 $35,133
Total Invoice $27,895 $32,295

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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: $3,824
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,219
Model Year20082009
ModelJettaRX-8
TrimGLIGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4232hp R2
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$30,024$35,133
Adjustments for Features0-1,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,024$33,848
Total Invoice$27,895$32,295
Adjustments for Features0-1,181
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,895$31,114

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082009
ModelJettaRX-8
TrimGLIGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
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 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
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 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
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 
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 
Total Value of Features$2,190$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,181

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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 Year20082009
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 Weight3,231 lb.3,065 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 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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