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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: $28,093

Mazda Mazda6 s   
Difference: $7,477

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Model Year200820202020
ModelMazda6Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimsGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,210 $32,195 $36,495
Touring Package 1,690    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275 325  
Cargo net 40 100 100
All-weather floor mats 78 235 235
Cargo mat 50    
Satellite radio 430    
Sunroof 700    
6-speed shiftable automatic 950    
Leather seating surfaces   695  
7-speed automated manual   1,100 1,100
Touring Package 1,556    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 220 270  
Cargo net 32 80 80
All-weather floor mats 62 185 185
Cargo mat 40    
Satellite radio 344    
Sunroof 560    
6-speed shiftable automatic 875    
Leather seating surfaces   598  
7-speed automated manual   1,056 1,056
Options (change) 4,213 2,455 1,435
Options (change) 3,689 2,189 1,321
Destination 670 920 920
Total Price $28,093 $35,570 $38,850

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda6 s
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,827
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,021
Model Year200820202020
ModelMazda6Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimsGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine212hp V6228hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG25/31 MPG25/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$28,093$35,570$38,850
Adjustments for Features0-5,650-7,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,093$29,920$30,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,055

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200820202020
ModelMazda6Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimsGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Stability control $400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500$500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Larger infotainment display $0$0
Mirrorlink support $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,115$8,765$10,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,650$7,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-494-454

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082020
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 Weight3,455 lb.3,256 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 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 SE

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%

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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