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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: $34,175

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $2,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,452

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $3,193

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182007
ModelPassatRX-8
TrimV6 SEL PremiumManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $34,650 $26,435
Base Invoice $33,230 $24,458
All-weather floor mats 235 60
Cargo net 100 40
Rear spoiler 375 360
Grand Touring Package   4,635
Navigation system   2,000
Cargo mat   50
All-weather floor mats 185 45
Cargo net 80 32
Rear spoiler 300 288
Grand Touring Package   4,277
Navigation system   1,721
Cargo mat   36
Options (change) 710 7,145
Options (change) 565 6,399
Destination 850 595
Total Price $36,210 $34,175
Total Invoice $34,645 $31,452

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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: $5,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,854
Model Year20182007
ModelPassatRX-8
TrimV6 SEL PremiumManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine280hp V6232hp R2
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$36,210$34,175
Adjustments for Features-7,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,845$34,175
Total Invoice$34,645$31,452
Adjustments for Features-7,0470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,598$31,452

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20182007
ModelPassatRX-8
TrimV6 SEL PremiumManual
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 
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 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Automatic headlights$125 
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 
Memory system, driver seat$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,365$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,0470

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20182007
ModelPassatRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.4 in106.4 in
Length191.6 in174.3 in
Width72.2 in69.7 in
Height58.5 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,571 lb.3,045 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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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 key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested400079%
Total Not Requested105021%

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