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Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,065

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE   
Difference: $2,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,758

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE   
Difference: $1,301

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120062006
ModelJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagenRX-8RX-8
TrimSETDIBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $23,745 $24,995 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $22,795 $23,995 $24,458 $24,458
Premium Package 2,550 2,550    
Temporary spare tire     395 395
Navigation system     2,000 2,000
Touring Package       2,975
Premium Package 2,193 2,193    
Temporary spare tire     320 320
Navigation system     1,721 1,721
Touring Package       2,559
Options (change) 2,550 2,550 2,395 5,370
Options (change) 2,193 2,193 2,041 4,600
Destination 770 770 560 560
Total Price $27,065 $28,315 $29,390 $32,365
Total Invoice $25,758 $26,958 $27,059 $29,618

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,027
Model Year2011201120062006
ModelJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagenRX-8RX-8
TrimSETDIBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D212hp R2238hp R2
TransmissionT6M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10100, 6300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/55-16225/45-18
Total Price$27,065$28,315$29,390$32,365
Adjustments for Features-3,915-3,0650-1,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,150$25,250$29,390$30,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,100$0$1,450
Total Invoice$25,758$26,958$27,059$29,618
Adjustments for Features-3,726-2,9180-1,396
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,032$24,040$27,059$28,222
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,008$0$1,163

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year2011201120062006
ModelJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagenRX-8RX-8
TrimSETDIBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 
6-speed manual $150 $150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Stability control$400$400 $400
Traction control$100$100 $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row high console  $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
iPod integration$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,540$4,690$1,625$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,915$3,065$0$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,726-2,9180-1,396

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20112006
ModelJetta SportWagenRX-8
Body4dr Wagon4dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.5 in106.4 in
Length179.3 in174.3 in
Width70.1 in69.7 in
Height59.2 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,229 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.8 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.9 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60026%
Total Not Requested172574%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60026%
Total Not Requested172574%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested140046%
Total Not Requested162554%

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