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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: $29,605

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $5,648

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,352

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $4,069

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelJettaRX-8
TrimGLIAutomatic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $23,945 $26,435
Base Invoice $22,987 $24,458
Navigation Package 2,005  
Autobahn Package 2,250  
All-weather floor mats 235 78
Rear spoiler 375 360
Grand Touring Package   5,335
Navigation system   2,000
Temporary spare tire   395
Navigation Package 1,925  
Autobahn Package 2,160  
All-weather floor mats 185 62
Rear spoiler 300 288
Grand Touring Package   4,922
Navigation system   1,721
Temporary spare tire   320
Options (change) 4,865 8,168
Options (change) 4,570 7,313
Destination 795 650
Total Price $29,605 $35,253
Total Invoice $28,352 $32,421

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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: $5,138
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,600
Model Year20132008
ModelJettaRX-8
TrimGLIAutomatic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4212hp R2
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/33 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$29,605$35,253
Adjustments for Features0-510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,605$34,743
Total Invoice$28,352$32,421
Adjustments for Features0-469
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,352$31,952

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20132008
ModelJettaRX-8
TrimGLIAutomatic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
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 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
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 
SD Card slot$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,840$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-469

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20132008
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 Weight3,124 lb.3,075 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 GLI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested135077%
Total Not Requested40023%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
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 Requested110049%
Total Not Requested114051%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested320055%
Total Not Requested265045%

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