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Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,618

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $592

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,843

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,802

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelPassatRX-8
TrimV6 SEL PremiumGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $34,650 $32,260
Base Invoice $33,230 $29,878
All-weather floor mats 235 78
Rear spoiler 375  
Cargo net 100 40
Cargo mat   50
Temporary spare tire   395
Navigation system   2,000
All-weather floor mats 185 62
Rear spoiler 300  
Cargo net 80 32
Cargo mat   36
Temporary spare tire   320
Navigation system   1,720
Options (change) 710 2,563
Options (change) 565 2,170
Destination 850 795
Total Price $36,210 $35,618
Total Invoice $34,645 $32,843

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,698
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,216
Model Year20182011
ModelPassatRX-8
TrimV6 SEL PremiumGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine280hp V6232hp R2
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$36,210$35,618
Adjustments for Features-6,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,920$35,618
Total Invoice$34,645$32,843
Adjustments for Features-6,0180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,627$32,843

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20182011
ModelPassatRX-8
TrimV6 SEL PremiumGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
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 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,465$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,0180

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda RX-8 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20182011
ModelPassatRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.4 in106.4 in
Length191.6 in175.6 in
Width72.2 in69.7 in
Height58.5 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,571 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft37.6 ft3

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