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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: $4,793

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,170

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL   
Difference: $3,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModelJettaRX-8
Trim2.0T GLI SELGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $29,280 $32,260
Base Invoice $28,109 $29,878
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
All-weather floor mats 235 78
6-speed shiftable automatic   700
Temporary spare tire   395
Navigation system   2,000
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
All-weather floor mats 185 62
6-speed shiftable automatic   645
Temporary spare tire   320
Navigation system   1,720
Options (change) 1,335 3,173
Options (change) 1,241 2,747
Destination 820 795
Total Price $31,435 $36,228
Total Invoice $30,170 $33,420

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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: $5,208
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,648
Model Year20152011
ModelJettaRX-8
Trim2.0T GLI SELGrand 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$31,435$36,228
Adjustments for Features-4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,020$36,228
Total Invoice$30,170$33,420
Adjustments for Features-3980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,772$33,420

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20152011
ModelJettaRX-8
Trim2.0T GLI SELGrand 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 
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked fog 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 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, 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 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$4,190$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3980

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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 Year20152011
ModelJettaRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.4 in106.4 in
Length183.3 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 Volume15.7 ft37.6 ft3

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

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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