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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: $31,040

Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $560

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,315

Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,011

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520122012
ModelMazda6Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trimi Grand TouringGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,895 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $28,235 $23,611 $33,207
All-weather floor mats 125 235 235
Cargo mat 75    
Door sill trim plates 125    
Autobahn Package   6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500
All-weather floor mats 100 185 185
Cargo mat 60    
Door sill trim plates 100    
Autobahn Package   5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440
Options (change) 325 6,235 1,735
Options (change) 260 5,945 1,625
Destination 820 770 770
Total Price $31,040 $31,600 $37,095
Total Invoice $29,315 $30,326 $35,602

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,712
Model Year201520122012
ModelMazda6Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trimi Grand TouringGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine184hp I4200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)231, 11300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$31,040$31,600$37,095
Adjustments for Features-2,8600-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,180$31,600$35,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,545
Total Invoice$29,315$30,326$35,602
Adjustments for Features-2,7010-1,872
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,614$30,326$33,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,404

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201520122012
ModelMazda6Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trimi Grand TouringGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Infotainment 
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$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$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals $75$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$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,075$1,215$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,860$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7010-1,872

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152012
ModelMazda6Golf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.4 in101.5 in
Length191.5 in165.4 in
Width72.4 in70.3 in
Height57.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,184 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.846.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested342585%
Total Not Requested62515%

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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