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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: $31,435

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL   
Difference: $5,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,170

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL   
Difference: $3,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
ModelJettaRX-8
Trim2.0T GLI SELBase (automatic)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $29,280 $26,435
Base Invoice $28,109 $24,458
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
All-weather floor mats 235 60
Shinka Package   6,885
Navigation system   2,000
Body kit   970
Rear spoiler   360
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
All-weather floor mats 185 45
Shinka Package   5,923
Navigation system   1,721
Body kit   775
Rear spoiler   288
Options (change) 1,335 10,275
Options (change) 1,241 8,752
Destination 820 560
Total Price $31,435 $37,270
Total Invoice $30,170 $33,770

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,680
Model Year20152006
ModelJettaRX-8
Trim2.0T GLI SELBase (automatic)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine210hp I4212hp R2
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$31,435$37,270
Adjustments for Features-1,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,310$37,270
Total Invoice$30,170$33,770
Adjustments for Features-1,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,090$33,770

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20152006
ModelJettaRX-8
Trim2.0T GLI SELBase (automatic)
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$4,790$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0800

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20152006
ModelJettaRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.4 in106.4 in
Length183.3 in174.3 in
Width70.0 in69.7 in
Height57.2 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,158 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 Volume15.7 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

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 seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested345057%
Total Not Requested261543%

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