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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: $25,519

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $5,549

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,720

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $4,696

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010201020082008
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaRX-8RX-8
TrimSETDITDI Cup EditionSELAutomaticManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $20,395 $22,830 $24,990 $23,280 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $19,249 $21,528 $23,552 $22,016 $24,458 $24,458
All-weather floor mats 225 225 225 225 78 78
Rear spoiler 360 360   360 360 360
Body kit 1,999 1,999 2,350 1,999 1,100 1,100
Navigation system 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790 2,000 2,000
Sunroof   1,000 1,000      
Larger rear spoiler     499      
Temporary spare tire         395 395
Cargo mat         50 50
Touring Package           3,100
All-weather floor mats 175 175 175 175 62 62
Rear spoiler 280 280   280 288 288
Body kit 1,685 1,685 2,075 1,685 881 881
Navigation system 1,581 1,581 1,581 1,581 1,721 1,721
Sunroof   883 883      
Larger rear spoiler     370      
Temporary spare tire         320 320
Cargo mat         36 36
Touring Package           2,860
Options (change) 4,374 5,374 5,864 4,374 3,983 7,083
Options (change) 3,721 4,604 5,084 3,721 3,308 6,168
Destination 750 750 750 750 650 650
Gas Tax 0 -1,300 -1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $25,519 $27,654 $30,304 $28,404 $31,068 $34,168
Total Invoice $23,720 $25,582 $28,086 $26,487 $28,416 $31,276

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,354
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,374
Model Year201020102010201020082008
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaRX-8RX-8
TrimSETDITDI Cup EditionSELAutomaticManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D140hp I4 D170hp I5212hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionM5M6M6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10100, 6300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/40-18225/45-17225/55-16225/45-18
Total Price$25,519$27,654$30,304$28,404$31,068$34,168
Adjustments for Features-1,805-2,180-2,280-3,2300-1,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,714$25,474$28,024$25,174$31,068$32,368
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,760$4,310$1,460$0$1,300
Total Invoice$23,720$25,582$28,086$26,487$28,416$31,276
Adjustments for Features-1,678-2,017-2,113-3,0120-1,648
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,042$23,565$25,973$23,475$28,416$29,628
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,523$3,931$1,433$0$1,212

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201020102010201020082008
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaRX-8RX-8
TrimSETDITDI Cup EditionSELAutomaticManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manual $150$150  $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0  
RWD    $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener     $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225  
Stability control$400$400$400$400 $400
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Traction control$100$100$100$100 $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Second-row high console    $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler  $200   
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
iPod integration   $100  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     $150
Compass $0$0$0  
Fog lights     $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100 $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Metal pedals     $75
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100 
Total Value of Features$4,105$4,480$4,580$5,530$2,300$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,805$2,180$2,280$3,230$0$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,678-2,017-2,113-3,0120-1,648

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20102008
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
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested140043%
Total Not Requested182557%

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