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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: $35,845

Mazda RX-8 Automatic   
Difference: $3,530

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212007
ModelGolf / GTIRX-8
TrimGTI AutobahnAutomatic
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Base Price $36,945 $26,435
All-weather floor mats 235 60
Cargo net 100 40
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
Grand Touring Package   5,335
Navigation system   2,000
Body kit   970
Rear spoiler   360
Cargo mat   50
All-weather floor mats 185 45
Cargo net 80 32
7-speed automated manual 1,056  
Grand Touring Package   4,922
Navigation system   1,721
Body kit   775
Rear spoiler   288
Cargo mat   36
Options (change) 1,435 8,815
Options (change) 1,321 7,819
Destination 995 595
Total Price $39,375 $35,845

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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: $2,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,920
Model Year20212007
ModelGolf / GTIRX-8
TrimGTI AutobahnAutomatic
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Engine228hp I4212hp R2
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$39,375$35,845
Adjustments for Features-6,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,185$35,845

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

Model Year20212007
ModelGolf / GTIRX-8
TrimGTI AutobahnAutomatic
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Power rear side windows$200 
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 
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
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Sunroof $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
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
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
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$10,240$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3640

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

Model Year20212007
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 Weight3,256 lb.3,075 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%

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