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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: $34,475

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $20,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,714

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $20,460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120082008
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregRX-8RX-8
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI HybridAutomaticManual
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $44,450 $47,950 $60,565 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $42,273 $45,601 $57,598 $24,458 $24,458
Executive Package 9,550 9,550      
Grand Touring Package       5,335 4,635
Navigation system       2,000 2,000
Temporary spare tire       395 395
Rear spoiler       360 360
Executive Package 9,081 9,081      
Grand Touring Package       4,922 4,277
Navigation system       1,721 1,721
Temporary spare tire       320 320
Rear spoiler       288 288
Options (change) 9,550 9,550 0 8,090 7,390
Options (change) 9,081 9,081 0 7,251 6,606
Destination 820 820 820 650 650
Total Price $54,820 $58,320 $61,385 $35,175 $34,475
Total Invoice $52,174 $55,502 $58,418 $32,359 $31,714

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Automatic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,151
Model Year20112011201120082008
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregRX-8RX-8
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI HybridAutomaticManual
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine280hp V6225hp V6 D380hp V6 H212hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionT8T8T8T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)620, 12620, 12?, 8300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-19265/50-19265/50-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$54,820$58,320$61,385$35,175$34,475
Adjustments for Features-8,995-8,995-8,895-9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,825$49,325$52,490$34,200$34,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,500$6,665$0$275
Total Invoice$52,174$55,502$58,418$32,359$31,714
Adjustments for Features-8,561-8,560-8,465-8970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,613$46,942$49,953$31,462$31,714
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,329$6,340$0$252

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20112011201120082008
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregRX-8RX-8
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI HybridAutomaticManual
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Second-row high console   $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250   
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $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 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals  $75 $75
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 release, second row seats$50$50$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$11,595$11,595$11,495$3,575$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,995$8,995$8,895$975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,561-8,560-8,465-8970

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20112008
ModelTouaregRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.9 in106.4 in
Length188.8 in174.3 in
Width76.4 in69.7 in
Height68.2 in52.8 in
Curb Weight4,712 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
275/45HR20 tires400No
Dynaudio, 620W, 12 speakers350No
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested117524%
Total Not Requested365076%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
275/45HR20 tires400No
Dynaudio, 620W, 12 speakers350No
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested117524%
Total Not Requested365076%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 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
CD changer, in-dash200No
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 Requested410070%
Total Not Requested175030%

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 opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested410081%
Total Not Requested95019%

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