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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: $31,035

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $3,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,670

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $1,828

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
ModelGolf / GTIRX-8
TrimGTI SEBase (manual)
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Base Price $27,785 $26,435
Base Invoice $26,673 $24,458
All-weather floor mats 235 60
Lighting Package 995  
Cargo net 100 40
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Shinka Package   6,165
Body kit   970
Rear spoiler   360
Cargo mat   50
All-weather floor mats 185 45
Lighting Package 856  
Cargo net 80 32
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Shinka Package   5,304
Body kit   775
Rear spoiler   288
Cargo mat   36
Options (change) 2,430 7,645
Options (change) 2,177 6,480
Destination 820 560
Total Price $31,035 $34,640
Total Invoice $29,670 $31,498

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,529
Model Year20152006
ModelGolf / GTIRX-8
TrimGTI SEBase (manual)
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Engine210hp I4238hp R2
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$31,035$34,640
Adjustments for Features-2,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,210$34,640
Total Invoice$29,670$31,498
Adjustments for Features-2,7010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,969$31,498

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

Model Year20152006
ModelGolf / GTIRX-8
TrimGTI SEBase (manual)
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for audio system$25 
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 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,090$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7010

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

Model Year20152006
ModelGolf / GTIRX-8
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.8 in106.4 in
Length167.5 in174.3 in
Width70.5 in69.7 in
Height57.2 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,278 lb.3,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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
Proximity key250Yes
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 seat100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested360068%
Total Not Requested166532%

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