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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: $35,578

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $917

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,811

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelGolf / GTIRX-8
TrimRGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Base Price $33,990 $32,260
Base Invoice $32,631 $29,878
All-weather floor mats 235 78
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500  
Cargo mat   50
Temporary spare tire   395
Navigation system   2,000
All-weather floor mats 185 62
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440  
Cargo mat   36
Temporary spare tire   320
Navigation system   1,720
Options (change) 1,735 2,523
Options (change) 1,625 2,138
Destination 770 795
Total Price $36,495 $35,578
Total Invoice $35,026 $32,811

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $498
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $857
Model Year20122011
ModelGolf / GTIRX-8
TrimRGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Engine256hp I4232hp R2
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$36,495$35,578
Adjustments for Features-1,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,080$35,578
Total Invoice$35,026$32,811
Adjustments for Features-1,3580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,668$32,811

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

Model Year20122011
ModelGolf / GTIRX-8
TrimRGrand Touring
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
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 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
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 
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$4,215$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3580

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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 Year20122011
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 Weight3,326 lb.3,064 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%

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