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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: $35,540

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $5,539

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,547

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $5,373

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082007
ModelPassatRX-8
TrimVR6Manual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $36,050 $26,435
Base Invoice $33,597 $24,458
All-weather floor mats 185 60
Rear spoiler 479 360
Body kit 1,650 970
Navigation system 1,800 2,000
Heated front seats 225  
Grand Touring Package   4,635
Temporary spare tire   395
Cargo net   40
Cargo mat   50
All-weather floor mats 145 45
Rear spoiler 310 288
Body kit 1,390 775
Navigation system 1,589 1,721
Heated front seats 199  
Grand Touring Package   4,277
Temporary spare tire   320
Cargo net   32
Cargo mat   36
Options (change) 4,339 8,510
Options (change) 3,633 7,494
Destination 690 595
Total Price $41,079 $35,540
Total Invoice $37,920 $32,547

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Manual
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,899
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,013
Model Year20082007
ModelPassatRX-8
TrimVR6Manual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine280hp V6232hp R2
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$41,079$35,540
Adjustments for Features-3,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,439$35,540
Total Invoice$37,920$32,547
Adjustments for Features-3,3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,560$32,547

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082007
ModelPassatRX-8
TrimVR6Manual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Cargo Management 
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,265$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3600

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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 Year20082007
ModelPassatRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.7 in106.4 in
Length188.2 in174.3 in
Width71.7 in69.7 in
Height58.0 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,576 lb.3,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft37.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested405080%
Total Not Requested100020%

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