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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: $34,965

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $21,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,165

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $21,101

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122009
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregRX-8
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI HybridGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $43,375 $46,875 $61,410 $31,000
Base Invoice $41,251 $44,579 $58,400 $28,681
Executive Package 11,720 11,720    
Premium Package       900
Temporary spare tire       395
Navigation system       2,000
Executive Package 11,145 11,145    
Premium Package       774
Temporary spare tire       320
Navigation system       1,720
Options (change) 11,720 11,720 0 3,295
Options (change) 11,145 11,145 0 2,814
Destination 870 870 870 670
Total Price $55,965 $59,465 $62,280 $34,965
Total Invoice $53,266 $56,594 $59,270 $32,165

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,753
Model Year2012201220122009
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregRX-8
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI HybridGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine280hp V6225hp V6 D380hp V6 H232hp R2
TransmissionT8T8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)620, 12620, 12?, 8300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-20275/45-20265/50-19225/45-18
Total Price$55,965$59,465$62,280$34,965
Adjustments for Features-7,720-7,720-7,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,245$51,745$54,510$34,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,500$6,265$0
Total Invoice$53,266$56,594$59,270$32,165
Adjustments for Features-7,348-7,347-7,3940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,918$49,247$51,876$32,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,329$5,958$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year2012201220122009
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregRX-8
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI HybridGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $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
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
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Second-row high console   $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $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 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
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 
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
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 
Total Value of Features$10,545$10,545$10,595$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,720$7,720$7,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,348-7,347-7,3940

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122009
ModelTouaregRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.9 in106.4 in
Length188.8 in175.6 in
Width76.4 in69.7 in
Height68.2 in52.8 in
Curb Weight4,712 lb.3,065 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 sound250Yes
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 seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power release, second row seats50No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested222539%
Total Not Requested354061%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
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 seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power release, second row seats50No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested222539%
Total Not Requested354061%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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