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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: $27,143

Mazda Mazda6 s   
Difference: $9,112

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,869

Mazda Mazda6 i   
Difference: $9,913

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelMazda6Mazda6Golf / GTI
TrimisGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,750 $23,210 $35,070
Base Invoice $19,187 $21,449 $33,667
Grand Touring Package 3,190    
Navigation system 2,000    
Cargo net 40 40 100
All-weather floor mats 78 78 235
Cargo mat 50 50  
Satellite radio 430 430  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   275  
Touring Package   1,690  
Sunroof   700  
Grand Touring Package 2,934    
Navigation system 1,600    
Cargo net 32 32 80
All-weather floor mats 62 62 185
Cargo mat 40 40  
Satellite radio 344 344  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   220  
Touring Package   1,556  
Sunroof   560  
Options (change) 5,788 3,263 335
Options (change) 5,012 2,814 265
Destination 670 670 850
Total Price $27,208 $27,143 $36,255
Total Invoice $24,869 $24,933 $34,782

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,647
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,704
Model Year200820082018
ModelMazda6Mazda6Golf / GTI
TrimisGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine156hp I4212hp V6220hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$27,208$27,143$36,255
Adjustments for Features-1,5250-7,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,683$27,143$28,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,460$0
Total Invoice$24,869$24,933$34,782
Adjustments for Features-1,3940-7,603
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,475$24,933$27,179
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,458$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200820082018
ModelMazda6Mazda6Golf / GTI
TrimisGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Stability control  $400
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
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
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system$600 $600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,240$1,715$9,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,525$0$7,925
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3940-7,603

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082018
ModelMazda6Golf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.3 in103.8 in
Length186.8 in167.6 in
Width70.1 in70.8 in
Height56.7 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,396 lb.2,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.4 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 Headroom36.7 in38.1 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
22.0 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.7 ft353.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 i

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
215/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested300076%
Total Not Requested95024%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
215/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested112560%
Total Not Requested75040%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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