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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: $36,495

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $105

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,187

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $1,839

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelGolf / GTIRX-8
TrimRBase (manual)
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Base Price $33,990 $26,435
Base Invoice $32,631 $24,458
All-weather floor mats 235 60
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500  
Shinka Package   6,165
Navigation system   2,000
Body kit   970
Rear spoiler   360
Cargo mat   50
All-weather floor mats 185 45
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440  
Shinka Package   5,304
Navigation system   1,721
Body kit   775
Rear spoiler   288
Cargo mat   36
Options (change) 1,735 9,605
Options (change) 1,625 8,169
Destination 770 560
Total Price $36,495 $36,600
Total Invoice $35,026 $33,187

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $512
Model Year20122006
ModelGolf / GTIRX-8
TrimRBase (manual)
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Engine256hp I4238hp R2
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$36,495$36,600
Adjustments for Features-2,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,045$36,600
Total Invoice$35,026$33,187
Adjustments for Features-2,3510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,675$33,187

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

Model Year20122006
ModelGolf / GTIRX-8
TrimRBase (manual)
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
AWD$1700 
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
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 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
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
Total Value of Features$4,865$2,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3510

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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 Year20122006
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 Weight3,326 lb.3,045 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 R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

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 lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested357568%
Total Not Requested169032%

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