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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: $31,850

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,453

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,568

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,889

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142008
ModelGolf / GTIRX-8
TrimGTIAutomatic
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Base Price $25,095 $26,435
Base Invoice $24,091 $24,458
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
All-weather floor mats 235 78
Driver's Edition 4,600  
Grand Touring Package   5,335
Navigation system   2,000
Temporary spare tire   395
Rear spoiler   360
Cargo mat   50
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
All-weather floor mats 185 62
Driver's Edition 4,416  
Grand Touring Package   4,922
Navigation system   1,721
Temporary spare tire   320
Rear spoiler   288
Cargo mat   36
Options (change) 5,935 8,218
Options (change) 5,657 7,349
Destination 820 650
Total Price $31,850 $35,303
Total Invoice $30,568 $32,457

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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: $4,293
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,695
Model Year20142008
ModelGolf / GTIRX-8
TrimGTIAutomatic
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4212hp R2
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$31,850$35,303
Adjustments for Features-8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,010$35,303
Total Invoice$30,568$32,457
Adjustments for Features-8060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,762$32,457

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

Model Year20142008
ModelGolf / GTIRX-8
TrimGTIAutomatic
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
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 
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 
Satellite radio$200 
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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$3,865$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8060

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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 Year20142008
ModelGolf / GTIRX-8
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.5 in106.4 in
Length165.4 in174.3 in
Width70.3 in69.7 in
Height58.3 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,090 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda RX-8 specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested290095%
Total Not Requested1505%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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 Requested350060%
Total Not Requested235040%

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