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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: $27,975

Volkswagen Jetta GLI S   
Difference: $8,343

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202011
ModelJettaJettaRX-8
TrimGLI SGLI AutobahnGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $26,245 $29,945 $32,260
Floor mats 235 235  
All-weather floor mats 235 235 78
Door sill trim plates 240 240  
Cargo net 100 100 40
7-speed automated manual 0 0  
6-speed shiftable automatic     700
Cargo mat     50
Temporary spare tire     395
Navigation system     2,000
Floor mats 185 185  
All-weather floor mats 185 185 62
Door sill trim plates 200 200  
Cargo net 80 80 32
7-speed automated manual 0 0  
6-speed shiftable automatic     645
Cargo mat     36
Temporary spare tire     320
Navigation system     1,720
Options (change) 810 810 3,263
Options (change) 650 650 2,815
Destination 920 920 795
Total Price $27,975 $31,675 $36,318

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta GLI S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,658
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,976
Model Year202020202011
ModelJettaJettaRX-8
TrimGLI SGLI AutobahnGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine228hp I4228hp I4212hp R2
TransmissionS7S7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG25/32 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$27,975$31,675$36,318
Adjustments for Features-315-1,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,660$30,510$36,318
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year202020202011
ModelJettaJettaRX-8
TrimGLI SGLI AutobahnGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,690$5,540$4,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$315$1,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-18-580

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20202011
ModelJettaRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.7 in106.4 in
Length185.1 in175.6 in
Width70.8 in69.7 in
Height57.4 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,294 lb.3,094 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume14.1 ft37.6 ft3

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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 controls100No
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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