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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: $34,868

Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,227

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,351

Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,251

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelMazda6Golf / GTI
Trims Grand TouringR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,810 $34,590
Base Invoice $28,146 $33,207
Technology Package 1,785  
Rear spoiler 400  
All-weather floor mats 78 235
Navigation system 2,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
Technology Package 1,428  
Rear spoiler 320  
All-weather floor mats 62 185
Navigation system 1,600  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 4,263 1,735
Options (change) 3,410 1,625
Destination 795 770
Total Price $34,868 $37,095
Total Invoice $32,351 $35,602

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,427
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,437
Model Year20122012
ModelMazda6Golf / GTI
Trims Grand TouringR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine272hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)333, 10300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$34,868$37,095
Adjustments for Features-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,668$37,095
Total Invoice$32,351$35,602
Adjustments for Features-1860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,165$35,602

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122012
ModelMazda6Golf / GTI
Trims Grand TouringR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,565$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1860

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122012
ModelMazda6Golf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in101.5 in
Length193.7 in165.4 in
Width72.4 in70.3 in
Height57.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,547 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.6 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.646.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested107557%
Total Not Requested82543%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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