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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: $33,585

Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,535

Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,247

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelMazda6Golf / GTI
Trimi Grand TouringGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,195 $35,070
Base Invoice $28,519 $33,667
Technology Package 2,180  
Cargo net 50 100
All-weather floor mats 125 235
Cargo mat 75  
Door sill trim plates 125  
Technology Package 1,881  
Cargo net 40 80
All-weather floor mats 100 185
Cargo mat 60  
Door sill trim plates 100  
Options (change) 2,555 335
Options (change) 2,181 265
Destination 835 850
Total Price $33,585 $36,255
Total Invoice $31,535 $34,782

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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: $1,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,489
Model Year20162018
ModelMazda6Golf / GTI
Trimi Grand TouringGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine184hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)231, 11400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-19225/40-18
Total Price$33,585$36,255
Adjustments for Features0-790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,585$35,465
Total Invoice$31,535$34,782
Adjustments for Features0-758
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,535$34,024

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162018
ModelMazda6Golf / GTI
Trimi Grand TouringGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,475$5,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-758

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162018
ModelMazda6Golf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.4 in103.8 in
Length191.5 in167.6 in
Width72.4 in70.8 in
Height57.1 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,180 lb.2,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.853.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested65052%
Total Not Requested60048%

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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