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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: $26,085

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $2,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,017

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $1,542

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062017
ModelMazda6Mazda6Golf / GTI
Trims Grand Tourings Grand SportS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,160 $27,910 $21,580
Base Invoice $25,067 $25,757 $20,718
Rear spoiler 325    
Roof rails 300 300  
Satellite radio 430 430  
All-weather floor mats 60 60 235
Cargo mat 50 50  
AWD     2,250
Cargo net     100
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Rear spoiler 260    
Roof rails 240 240  
Satellite radio 344 344  
All-weather floor mats 48 48 185
Cargo mat 40 40  
AWD     2,159
Cargo net     80
6-speed automated manual     1,055
Options (change) 1,165 840 3,685
Options (change) 932 672 3,479
Destination 560 560 820
Total Price $28,885 $29,310 $26,085
Total Invoice $26,559 $26,989 $25,017

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,724
Model Year200620062017
ModelMazda6Mazda6Golf / GTI
Trims Grand Tourings Grand SportS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine215hp V6215hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionT6M5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18195/65-15
Total Price$28,885$29,310$26,085
Adjustments for Features0-300-2,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,885$29,010$23,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$125$0
Total Invoice$26,559$26,989$25,017
Adjustments for Features0-276-2,182
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,559$26,713$22,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$154$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200620062017
ModelMazda6Mazda6Golf / GTI
Trims Grand Tourings Grand SportS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$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
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
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$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
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,065$3,365$5,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-276-2,182

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062017
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 S

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manual-950No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested200-27%
Total Not Requested-935127%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
turbocharged
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
170 hp@4500
199 lb-ft@1600
1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

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