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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: $25,445

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $3,260

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Model Year200620062018
ModelMazda6Mazda6Golf / GTI
Trims Grand Tourings Grand SportS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,160 $27,910 $21,685
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175 175 325
Rear spoiler 325    
Roof rails 300 300  
All-weather floor mats 60 60 235
Universal garage door opener 75 75  
Cargo mat 50 50  
AWD     2,250
Cargo net     100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140 140 270
Rear spoiler 260    
Roof rails 240 240  
All-weather floor mats 48 48 185
Universal garage door opener 60 60  
Cargo mat 40 40  
AWD     2,159
Cargo net     80
Options (change) 985 660 2,910
Options (change) 788 528 2,694
Destination 560 560 850
Total Price $28,705 $29,130 $25,445

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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: $4,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,003
Model Year200620062018
ModelMazda6Mazda6Golf / GTI
Trims Grand Tourings Grand SportS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine215hp V6215hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionT6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18195/65-15
Total Price$28,705$29,130$25,445
Adjustments for Features0-300-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,705$28,830$24,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$125$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200620062018
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 manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
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
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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
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 
Total Value of Features$3,140$3,440$4,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-276-132

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062018
ModelMazda6Golf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.3 in103.5 in
Length187.8 in179.8 in
Width70.1 in70.8 in
Height57.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,706 lb.3,481 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

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manual0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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