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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: $26,150

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S   
Difference: $2,958

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,080

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S   
Difference: $1,647

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720082008
ModelGolf / GTIRX-8RX-8
TrimGTI SAutomaticManual
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $24,995 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $23,995 $24,458 $24,458
All-weather floor mats 235 78 78
Cargo net 100 40 40
Cargo mat   50 50
Rear spoiler   360 360
Temporary spare tire   395 395
Body kit   1,100 1,100
Sport Package     1,300
All-weather floor mats 185 62 62
Cargo net 80 32 32
Cargo mat   36 36
Rear spoiler   288 288
Temporary spare tire   320 320
Body kit   881 881
Sport Package     1,118
Options (change) 335 2,023 3,323
Options (change) 265 1,619 2,737
Destination 820 650 650
Total Price $26,150 $29,108 $30,408
Total Invoice $25,080 $26,727 $27,845

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,548
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,131
Model Year201720082008
ModelGolf / GTIRX-8RX-8
TrimGTI SAutomaticManual
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine210hp I4212hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionM6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-16225/45-18
Total Price$26,150$29,108$30,408
Adjustments for Features-2,5900-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,560$29,108$29,958
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$850
Total Invoice$25,080$26,727$27,845
Adjustments for Features-2,4840-412
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,596$26,727$27,433
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$706

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

Model Year201720082008
ModelGolf / GTIRX-8RX-8
TrimGTI SAutomaticManual
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
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  
Stability control$400 $400
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Traction control$100 $100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Second-row high console $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
HD radio$50  
Mirrorlink support$0  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals  $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,290$1,700$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,590$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4840-412

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

Model Year20172008
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 Weight2,902 lb.3,046 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
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested62541%
Total Not Requested90059%

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