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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: $28,890

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI   
Difference: $605

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,139

Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)   
Difference: $625

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
ModelJetta SportWagenRX-8RX-8
TrimTDIBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Wagon4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $25,540 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $24,517 $24,458 $24,458
Navigation system 830 2,000 2,000
Panoramic sunroof 1,750    
CD changer, in-dash   500  
Shinka Package     6,165
Navigation system 796 1,721 1,721
Panoramic sunroof 1,681    
CD changer, in-dash   400  
Shinka Package     5,304
Options (change) 2,580 2,500 8,165
Options (change) 2,477 2,121 7,025
Destination 770 560 560
Total Price $28,890 $29,495 $35,160
Total Invoice $27,764 $27,139 $32,043

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,609
Model Year201220062006
ModelJetta SportWagenRX-8RX-8
TrimTDIBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Wagon4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine140hp I4 D212hp R2238hp R2
TransmissionM6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10100, 6300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/55-16225/45-18
Total Price$28,890$29,495$35,160
Adjustments for Features-3,3650-3,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,525$29,495$31,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,100
Total Invoice$27,764$27,139$32,043
Adjustments for Features-3,2340-3,249
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,530$27,139$28,794
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,655

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

Model Year201220062006
ModelJetta SportWagenRX-8RX-8
TrimTDIBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Wagon4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key$250 $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$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  
Brake assist$50  
Stability control$400 $400
Traction control$100 $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails$250  
Second-row high console $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200 $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Compass$0  
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $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  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,390$2,025$5,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,365$0$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2340-3,249

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

Model Year20122006
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
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested237545%
Total Not Requested289055%

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