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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: $6,513

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,080

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S   
Difference: $5,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720092009
ModelGolf / GTIRX-8RX-8
TrimGTI SGrand TouringR3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $24,995 $31,000 $31,930
Base Invoice $23,995 $28,681 $29,538
All-weather floor mats 235 78 78
Cargo net 100 40 40
Cargo mat   50 50
Temporary spare tire   395 395
Satellite radio   430 430
All-weather floor mats 185 62 62
Cargo net 80 32 32
Cargo mat   36 36
Temporary spare tire   320 320
Satellite radio   344 344
Options (change) 335 993 993
Options (change) 265 794 794
Destination 820 670 670
Total Price $26,150 $32,663 $33,593
Total Invoice $25,080 $30,145 $31,002

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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: $5,103
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,764
Model Year201720092009
ModelGolf / GTIRX-8RX-8
TrimGTI SGrand TouringR3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine210hp I4232hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18225/40-19
Total Price$26,150$32,663$33,593
Adjustments for Features0-1,410-110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,150$31,253$33,483
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,230
Total Invoice$25,080$30,145$31,002
Adjustments for Features0-1,301-102
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,080$28,844$30,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,056

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

Model Year201720092009
ModelGolf / GTIRX-8RX-8
TrimGTI SGrand TouringR3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$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$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125 
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $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$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 $0
Total Value of Features$3,715$5,125$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,410$110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,301-102

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

Model Year20172009
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 Weight2,902 lb.3,065 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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