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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: $35,833

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,542

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212009
ModelGolf / GTIRX-8
TrimGTI AutobahnGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Base Price $36,945 $31,000
All-weather floor mats 235 78
Cargo net 100 40
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
Premium Package   900
6-speed shiftable automatic   700
Cargo mat   50
Temporary spare tire   395
Navigation system   2,000
All-weather floor mats 185 62
Cargo net 80 32
7-speed automated manual 1,056  
Premium Package   774
6-speed shiftable automatic   645
Cargo mat   36
Temporary spare tire   320
Navigation system   1,720
Options (change) 1,435 4,163
Options (change) 1,321 3,589
Destination 995 670
Total Price $39,375 $35,833

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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: $1,648
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,929
Model Year20212009
ModelGolf / GTIRX-8
TrimGTI AutobahnGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Engine228hp I4212hp R2
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$39,375$35,833
Adjustments for Features-5,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,185$35,833

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

Model Year20212009
ModelGolf / GTIRX-8
TrimGTI AutobahnGrand Touring
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,715$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3050

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

Model Year20212009
ModelGolf / GTIRX-8
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.8 in106.4 in
Length167.6 in175.6 in
Width70.8 in69.7 in
Height58.2 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,256 lb.3,094 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 Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
1.3L R2
OHV-2v
212 hp@7500
159 lb-ft@5500
1000Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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