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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: $31,010

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $4,733

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,762

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $3,110

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142009
ModelJettaRX-8
TrimGLIGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $24,535 $31,000
Base Invoice $23,553 $28,681
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Navigation Package 2,030  
Autobahn Package 2,290  
All-weather floor mats 235 78
6-speed shiftable automatic   700
Premium Package   900
Temporary spare tire   395
Navigation system   2,000
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Navigation Package 1,948  
Autobahn Package 2,200  
All-weather floor mats 185 62
6-speed shiftable automatic   645
Premium Package   774
Temporary spare tire   320
Navigation system   1,720
Options (change) 5,655 4,073
Options (change) 5,389 3,521
Destination 820 670
Total Price $31,010 $35,743
Total Invoice $29,762 $32,872

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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: $4,423
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,825
Model Year20142009
ModelJettaRX-8
TrimGLIGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine210hp 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$31,010$35,743
Adjustments for Features0-310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,010$35,433
Total Invoice$29,762$32,872
Adjustments for Features0-285
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,762$32,587

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20142009
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 
Remote app$25 
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
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 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$3,690$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-285

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20142009
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 Weight3,158 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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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, 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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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