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

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,765

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $9,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,845

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $7,462

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120062006
ModelJettaJettaRX-8RX-8
TrimSELTDIBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $21,395 $22,995 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $20,539 $22,075 $24,458 $24,458
Sport Package 700      
Sunroof 900      
Navigation Package   1,200    
Touring Package     3,775  
Temporary spare tire     395 395
Navigation system     2,000 2,000
Shinka Package       6,165
Sport Package 672      
Sunroof 864      
Navigation Package   1,152    
Touring Package     3,248  
Temporary spare tire     320 320
Navigation system     1,721 1,721
Shinka Package       5,304
Options (change) 1,600 1,200 6,170 8,560
Options (change) 1,536 1,152 5,289 7,345
Destination 770 770 560 560
Total Price $23,765 $24,965 $33,165 $35,555
Total Invoice $22,845 $23,997 $30,307 $32,363

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,973
Model Year2011201120062006
ModelJettaJettaRX-8RX-8
TrimSELTDIBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D212hp R2238hp R2
TransmissionM5M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$23,765$24,965$33,165$35,555
Adjustments for Features0-150-535-1,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,765$24,815$32,630$33,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,050$0$1,200
Total Invoice$22,845$23,997$30,307$32,363
Adjustments for Features0-144-489-1,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,845$23,853$29,818$30,793
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,008$0$975

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year2011201120062006
ModelJettaJettaRX-8RX-8
TrimSELTDIBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Second-row high console  $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$2,665$2,815$3,200$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$535$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-144-489-1,570

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20112006
ModelJettaRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.4 in106.4 in
Length182.2 in174.3 in
Width70.0 in69.7 in
Height57.2 in52.8 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Metal pedals75No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested25048%
Total Not Requested27552%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested102595%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested177546%
Total Not Requested205054%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
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 seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested220042%
Total Not Requested306558%

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