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Mazda Mazda2 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda2 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,430

Mazda Mazda2 Touring   
Difference: $8,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,222

Mazda Mazda2 Touring   
Difference: $8,159

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelMazda2Golf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimTouringTDIGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $15,635 $24,935 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $15,427 $23,937 $23,611 $33,207
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Destination 795 770 770 770
Total Price $16,430 $25,705 $25,365 $35,360
Total Invoice $16,222 $24,707 $24,381 $33,977

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda2 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda2 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,121
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelMazda2Golf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimTouringTDIGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine100hp I4140hp I4 D200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/55-15225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$16,430$25,705$25,365$35,360
Adjustments for Features0-2,020-2,120-6,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,430$23,685$23,245$29,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$440$0$5,845
Total Invoice$16,222$24,707$24,381$33,977
Adjustments for Features0-1,942-2,038-6,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,222$22,765$22,343$27,952
Cost Above Minimum$0$422$0$5,609

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda2 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2011201220122012
ModelMazda2Golf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimTouringTDIGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Intermittent wipers$0   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325 $325
CD player$125 $125 
HD radio $50 $50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25 $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$745$2,765$2,865$7,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,020$2,120$6,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,942-2,038-6,025

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda2 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112012
ModelMazda2Golf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.0 in101.5 in
Length155.5 in165.4 in
Width66.7 in70.3 in
Height58.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,307 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.3 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.3 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.0 ft346.0 ft3

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