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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: $34,640

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $10,898

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,498

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $10,254

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920062006
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregRX-8RX-8
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV6 TDIBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $39,300 $48,900 $42,800 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $36,203 $44,997 $39,409 $24,458 $24,458
All-weather floor mats 289 289 289 60 60
Lux Limited Package 5,100   5,100    
CD changer, remote 99 99 99    
Shinka Package       6,885 6,165
Body kit       970 970
Rear spoiler       360 360
Cargo mat       50 50
Cargo net       40 40
All-weather floor mats 225 225 225 45 45
Lux Limited Package 4,504   4,504    
CD changer, remote 70 70 70    
Shinka Package       5,923 5,304
Body kit       775 775
Rear spoiler       288 288
Cargo mat       36 36
Cargo net       32 32
Options (change) 5,488 388 5,488 8,365 7,645
Options (change) 4,799 295 4,799 7,099 6,480
Destination 750 750 750 560 560
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,150 0 0
Total Price $45,538 $50,038 $47,888 $35,360 $34,640
Total Invoice $41,752 $46,042 $43,808 $32,117 $31,498

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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: $4,078
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,033
Model Year20092009200920062006
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregRX-8RX-8
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV6 TDIBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine280hp V6350hp V8225hp V6 D212hp R2238hp R2
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-20275/45-19275/40-20225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$45,538$50,038$47,888$35,360$34,640
Adjustments for Features-7,150-8,000-7,150-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,388$42,038$40,738$34,310$34,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,650$2,350$0$330
Total Invoice$41,752$46,042$43,808$32,117$31,498
Adjustments for Features-6,556-7,361-6,541-9540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,196$38,681$37,267$31,163$31,498
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,485$2,071$0$335

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20092009200920062006
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregRX-8RX-8
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV6 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 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel $100   
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Proximity key   $250$250
Sunshades, second row $125   
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Second-row high console   $250$250
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$100  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Lockable center differential$150$150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Infotainment 
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   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75   
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
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  
Memory system, driver seat $200   
Memory system, passenger seat $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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Wood trim $300   
Wood trim, alternative type$300 $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Polished alloy wheels   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$9,140$9,990$9,140$3,040$1,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,150$8,000$7,150$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,556-7,361-6,541-9540

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20092006
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 VR6 FSI

Lux Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Body kit0Yes
275/40HR20 tires400No
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Headlight washers50No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested140047%
Total Not Requested155053%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI

Lux Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Body kit0Yes
275/40HR20 tires400No
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Headlight washers50No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested140047%
Total Not Requested155053%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
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
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 Requested425070%
Total Not Requested181530%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
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
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 Requested425081%
Total Not Requested101519%

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