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

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Volkswagen Touareg vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,155

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $11,474

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,132

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $10,161

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregRX-8RX-8
TrimV6V8V10 TDIBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $37,410 $44,750 $67,750 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $33,977 $40,608 $61,385 $24,458 $24,458
All-weather floor mats 249 249 249 60 60
V6 Package 4 6,850        
Tire-pressure monitor 450 450      
V8 Package 2   5,260      
Grand Touring Package       5,210 4,510
Navigation system       2,000 2,000
CD changer, in-dash       500 500
Cargo mat       50 50
Cargo net       40 40
All-weather floor mats 199 199 199 45 45
V6 Package 4 6,049        
Tire-pressure monitor 398 398      
V8 Package 2   4,645      
Grand Touring Package       4,482 3,880
Navigation system       1,721 1,721
CD changer, in-dash       400 400
Cargo mat       36 36
Cargo net       32 32
Options (change) 7,549 5,959 249 7,860 7,160
Options (change) 6,646 5,242 199 6,716 6,114
Destination 670 670 670 560 560
Total Price $45,629 $51,379 $68,669 $34,855 $34,155
Total Invoice $41,293 $46,520 $62,254 $31,734 $31,132

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,784
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,144
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregRX-8RX-8
TrimV6V8V10 TDIBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine240hp V6310hp V8310hp V10 D212hp R2238hp R2
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)375, 11375, 11375, 11300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/60-17255/55-18255/55-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$45,629$51,379$68,669$34,855$34,155
Adjustments for Features-7,040-7,590-10,365-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,589$43,789$58,304$33,805$34,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,200$19,715$0$350
Total Invoice$41,293$46,520$62,254$31,734$31,132
Adjustments for Features-6,371-6,872-9,397-9560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,922$39,648$52,857$30,778$31,132
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,726$17,935$0$354

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregRX-8RX-8
TrimV6V8V10 TDIBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Second-row high console   $250$250
Ski sack  $50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125  
Rear HVAC unit  $400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Lockable center differential$150$150$150  
Lockable rear differential  $150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200  
CD player$125$125$125  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Heated second row seats  $200  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$8,765$9,315$12,090$2,775$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,040$7,590$10,365$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,371-6,872-9,397-9560

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20062006
ModelTouaregRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.4 in106.4 in
Length187.2 in174.3 in
Width75.9 in69.7 in
Height68.0 in52.8 in
Curb Weight5,087 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.0 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V6

V6 Package 4
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Aux input50No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Unbranded, 375W, 11 speakers350No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested255055%
Total Not Requested207545%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V8

V8 Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Aux input50No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Unbranded, 375W, 11 speakers350No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested155057%
Total Not Requested117543%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested410073%
Total Not Requested155027%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested410085%
Total Not Requested75015%

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