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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: $35,145

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $1,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,227

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $2,555

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820072007
ModelGolf / GTIRX-8RX-8
TrimGTI AutobahnAutomaticManual
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $35,070 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $33,667 $24,458 $24,458
All-weather floor mats 235 60 60
Cargo net 100 40 40
Grand Touring Package   5,335 4,635
Navigation system   2,000 2,000
Body kit   970 970
Rear spoiler   360 360
Cargo mat   50 50
All-weather floor mats 185 45 45
Cargo net 80 32 32
Grand Touring Package   4,922 4,277
Navigation system   1,721 1,721
Body kit   775 775
Rear spoiler   288 288
Cargo mat   36 36
Options (change) 335 8,815 8,115
Options (change) 265 7,819 7,174
Destination 850 595 595
Total Price $36,255 $35,845 $35,145
Total Invoice $34,782 $32,872 $32,227

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,066
Model Year201820072007
ModelGolf / GTIRX-8RX-8
TrimGTI AutobahnAutomaticManual
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine220hp I4212hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionM6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$36,255$35,845$35,145
Adjustments for Features-6,190-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,065$34,795$35,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$350
Total Invoice$34,782$32,872$32,227
Adjustments for Features-5,939-9630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,843$31,909$32,227
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$318

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

Model Year201820072007
ModelGolf / GTIRX-8RX-8
TrimGTI AutobahnAutomaticManual
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Power rear side windows$200  
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  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
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  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Larger infotainment display$0  
Mirrorlink support$0  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
LED headlights$1000  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$9,190$4,050$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,190$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,939-9630

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

Model Year20182007
ModelGolf / GTIRX-8
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.8 in106.4 in
Length167.6 in174.3 in
Width70.8 in69.7 in
Height58.2 in52.8 in
Curb Weight2,946 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
17.4 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested425073%
Total Not Requested160027%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested400079%
Total Not Requested105021%

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