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

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Volkswagen Routan vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,190

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,390

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelRoutanRX-8
TrimSEL PremiumGrand Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Coupe
Base Price $44,280 $32,260
Base Invoice $42,465 $29,878
6-speed shiftable automatic   700
Cargo net   40
Temporary spare tire   395
Navigation system   2,000
6-speed shiftable automatic   645
Cargo net   32
Temporary spare tire   320
Navigation system   1,720
Options (change) 0 3,135
Options (change) 0 2,717
Destination 820 795
Total Price $45,100 $36,190
Total Invoice $43,285 $33,390

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,564
Model Year20122011
ModelRoutanRX-8
TrimSEL PremiumGrand Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Coupe
Engine283hp V6212hp R2
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/45-18
Total Price$45,100$36,190
Adjustments for Features-8,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,420$36,190
Total Invoice$43,285$33,390
Adjustments for Features-8,3310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,954$33,390

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122011
ModelRoutanRX-8
TrimSEL PremiumGrand Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, third row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Front side airbags $350
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Removable console$200 
Roof rails$250 
Second-row high console $250
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Sliding center console$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
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 recliner, third row seats$150 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$11,805$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,3310

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122011
ModelRoutanRX-8
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Coupe
Wheelbase121.2 in106.4 in
Length202.5 in175.6 in
Width76.9 in69.7 in
Height68.9 in52.8 in
Curb Weight4,494 lb.3,094 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in32.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
1.3L R2
OHV-2v
212 hp@7500
159 lb-ft@5500
1000Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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