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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: $2,583

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,670

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $1,453

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModelGolf / GTIRX-8
TrimGTI SEGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Base Price $27,785 $32,260
Base Invoice $26,673 $29,878
All-weather floor mats 235 78
Lighting Package 995  
Cargo net 100 40
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Cargo mat   50
Temporary spare tire   395
All-weather floor mats 185 62
Lighting Package 856  
Cargo net 80 32
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Cargo mat   36
Temporary spare tire   320
Options (change) 2,430 563
Options (change) 2,177 450
Destination 820 795
Total Price $31,035 $33,618
Total Invoice $29,670 $31,123

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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: $4,348
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,140
Model Year20152011
ModelGolf / GTIRX-8
TrimGTI SEGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Engine210hp I4232hp R2
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$31,035$33,618
Adjustments for Features-1,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,270$33,618
Total Invoice$29,670$31,123
Adjustments for Features-1,6870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,983$31,123

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

Model Year20152011
ModelGolf / GTIRX-8
TrimGTI SEGrand Touring
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 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
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 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,465$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6870

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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 Year20152011
ModelGolf / GTIRX-8
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.8 in106.4 in
Length167.5 in175.6 in
Width70.5 in69.7 in
Height57.2 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,278 lb.3,064 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda RX-8 specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE

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

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