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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: $28,800

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $7,428

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,638

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $5,782

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelJettaRX-8
TrimGLIGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $23,745 $32,260
Base Invoice $22,795 $29,878
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Autobahn Package 2,050  
Navigation system 900 2,000
All-weather floor mats 235 78
6-speed shiftable automatic   700
Temporary spare tire   395
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Autobahn Package 1,968  
Navigation system 864 1,720
All-weather floor mats 185 62
6-speed shiftable automatic   645
Temporary spare tire   320
Options (change) 4,285 3,173
Options (change) 4,073 2,747
Destination 770 795
Total Price $28,800 $36,228
Total Invoice $27,638 $33,420

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,218
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,743
Model Year20122011
ModelJettaRX-8
TrimGLIGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4212hp R2
TransmissionS6T6
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$28,800$36,228
Adjustments for Features0-2,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,800$34,018
Total Invoice$27,638$33,420
Adjustments for Features0-2,039
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,638$31,381

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122011
ModelJettaRX-8
TrimGLIGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
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 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
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 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
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
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,065$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,039

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda RX-8 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122011
ModelJettaRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.4 in106.4 in
Length182.2 in175.6 in
Width70.0 in69.7 in
Height57.2 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,157 lb.3,094 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda RX-8 specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130058%
Total Not Requested94042%

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 controls100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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