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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,230

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $6,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,003

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $4,348

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelGolf / GTIRX-8
TrimGTIBase (automatic)
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Base Price $23,695 $26,435
Base Invoice $22,747 $24,458
Autobahn Package 5,530  
All-weather floor mats 235 60
Shinka Package   6,885
Navigation system   2,000
Rear spoiler   360
Cargo mat   50
Temporary spare tire   395
Autobahn Package 5,310  
All-weather floor mats 176 45
Shinka Package   5,923
Navigation system   1,721
Rear spoiler   288
Cargo mat   36
Temporary spare tire   320
Options (change) 5,765 9,750
Options (change) 5,486 8,333
Destination 770 560
Total Price $30,230 $36,745
Total Invoice $29,003 $33,351

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,894
Model Year20112006
ModelGolf / GTIRX-8
TrimGTIBase (automatic)
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4212hp R2
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$30,230$36,745
Adjustments for Features0-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,230$36,245
Total Invoice$29,003$33,351
Adjustments for Features0-454
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,003$32,897

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20112006
ModelGolf / GTIRX-8
TrimGTIBase (automatic)
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
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 
Cargo cover$75 
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass$0 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,840$3,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-454

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20112006
ModelGolf / GTIRX-8
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.5 in106.4 in
Length165.4 in174.3 in
Width70.3 in69.7 in
Height58.3 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,075 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested327577%
Total Not Requested97523%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
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 key250Yes
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 Requested395065%
Total Not Requested211535%

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