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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: $30,470

Mazda RX-8 Automatic   
Difference: $1,779

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,918

Mazda RX-8 Automatic   
Difference: $1,847

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020072007
ModelPassatRX-8RX-8
TrimKomfortAutomaticManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $27,195 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $25,412 $24,458 $24,458
All-weather floor mats 185 60 60
Rear spoiler 479 360 360
Body kit 1,650 970 970
Navigation system 1,990 2,000 2,000
Cargo mat   50 50
Grand Touring Package     4,635
All-weather floor mats 145 45 45
Rear spoiler 310 288 288
Body kit 1,390 775 775
Navigation system 1,758 1,721 1,721
Cargo mat   36 36
Grand Touring Package     4,277
Options (change) 4,304 3,440 8,075
Options (change) 3,603 2,865 7,142
Destination 750 595 595
Total Price $32,249 $30,470 $35,105
Total Invoice $29,765 $27,918 $32,195

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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: $2,101
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,734
Model Year201020072007
ModelPassatRX-8RX-8
TrimKomfortAutomaticManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4212hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionS6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8100, 6300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/55-16225/45-18
Total Price$32,249$30,470$35,105
Adjustments for Features-3,8800-3,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,369$30,470$31,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,085
Total Invoice$29,765$27,918$32,195
Adjustments for Features-3,5810-3,256
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,184$27,918$28,939
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,021

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201020072007
ModelPassatRX-8RX-8
TrimKomfortAutomaticManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key  $250
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Stability control$400 $400
Traction control$100 $100
Cargo Management 
Second-row high console $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Sunroof$900 $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,680$1,800$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,880$0$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5810-3,256

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20102007
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 Weight3,345 lb.3,046 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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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
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
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested220044%
Total Not Requested285056%

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