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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: $31,654

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $3,924

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,349

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $3,462

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelPassatRX-8
TrimKomfortGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $28,300 $32,260
Base Invoice $26,436 $29,878
All-weather floor mats 185 78
Rear spoiler 479  
Navigation system 1,990 2,000
Cargo mat   50
Temporary spare tire   395
All-weather floor mats 145 62
Rear spoiler 310  
Navigation system 1,758 1,720
Cargo mat   36
Temporary spare tire   320
Options (change) 2,654 2,523
Options (change) 2,213 2,138
Destination 700 795
Total Price $31,654 $35,578
Total Invoice $29,349 $32,811

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,879
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,498
Model Year20092011
ModelPassatRX-8
TrimKomfortGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4232hp R2
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$31,654$35,578
Adjustments for Features0-1,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,654$34,533
Total Invoice$29,349$32,811
Adjustments for Features0-964
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,349$31,847

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20092011
ModelPassatRX-8
TrimKomfortGrand Touring
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 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
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, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$3,405$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-964

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20092011
ModelPassatRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.7 in106.4 in
Length188.2 in175.6 in
Width71.7 in69.7 in
Height58.0 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,345 lb.3,065 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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