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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: $31,330

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $4,463

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,059

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $2,849

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelGolf / GTIRX-8
TrimGTIGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Base Price $23,695 $31,000
Base Invoice $22,747 $28,681
Autobahn Package 5,530  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
All-weather floor mats 235 78
6-speed shiftable automatic   700
Premium Package   900
Temporary spare tire   395
Cargo mat   50
Navigation system   2,000
Autobahn Package 5,310  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
All-weather floor mats 176 62
6-speed shiftable automatic   645
Premium Package   774
Temporary spare tire   320
Cargo mat   36
Navigation system   1,720
Options (change) 6,865 4,123
Options (change) 6,542 3,557
Destination 770 670
Total Price $31,330 $35,793
Total Invoice $30,059 $32,908

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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: $4,428
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,817
Model Year20112009
ModelGolf / GTIRX-8
TrimGTIGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4212hp R2
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$31,330$35,793
Adjustments for Features0-35
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,330$35,758
Total Invoice$30,059$32,908
Adjustments for Features0-32
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,059$32,876

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

Model Year20112009
ModelGolf / GTIRX-8
TrimGTIGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
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 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
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 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
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 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
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 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$3,940$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$35
Value of Feature Adjustments0-32

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda RX-8 features.

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

Model Year20112009
ModelGolf / GTIRX-8
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.5 in106.4 in
Length165.4 in175.6 in
Width70.3 in69.7 in
Height58.3 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,090 lb.3,094 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda RX-8 specs.

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 Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
1.3L R2
OHV-2v
212 hp@7500
159 lb-ft@5500		1000Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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