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Mazda Mazda6 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda6 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,310

Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Sport   
Difference: $225

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,589

Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Sport   
Difference: $1,562

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelMazda6Golf / GTI
Trims Grand Sport1.8T SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,910 $29,385
Base Invoice $25,757 $28,210
Navigation system 2,000  
Roof rails 300  
Satellite radio 430  
All-weather floor mats 60 235
Cargo mat 50  
Lighting Package   995
Cargo net   100
Navigation system 1,600  
Roof rails 240  
Satellite radio 344  
All-weather floor mats 48 185
Cargo mat 40  
Lighting Package   856
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 2,840 1,330
Options (change) 2,272 1,121
Destination 560 820
Total Price $31,310 $31,535
Total Invoice $28,589 $30,151

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,760
Model Year20062016
ModelMazda6Golf / GTI
Trims Grand Sport1.8T SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine215hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$31,310$31,535
Adjustments for Features0-3,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,310$28,060
Total Invoice$28,589$30,151
Adjustments for Features0-3,322
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,589$26,829

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062016
ModelMazda6Golf / GTI
Trims Grand Sport1.8T SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,390$5,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,322

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062016
ModelMazda6Golf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.3 in103.5 in
Length187.8 in179.6 in
Width70.1 in70.8 in
Height57.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,706 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.7 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.5 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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