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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: $33,620

Mazda Mazda6 Grand Touring Reserve   
Difference: $2,635

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202018
ModelMazda6Mazda6Golf / GTI
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignatureGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,300 $35,400 $35,070
Cargo net 50 50 100
All-weather floor mats 125 125 235
Cargo mat 75 75  
Door sill trim plates 125 125  
Cargo net 40 40 80
All-weather floor mats 100 100 185
Cargo mat 60 60  
Door sill trim plates 100 100  
Options (change) 375 375 335
Options (change) 300 300 265
Destination 945 945 850
Total Price $33,620 $36,720 $36,255

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda6 Grand Touring Reserve
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 Signature
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,624
Model Year202020202018
ModelMazda6Mazda6Golf / GTI
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignatureGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine250hp I4250hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)231, 11231, 11400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-19225/45-19225/40-18
Total Price$33,620$36,720$36,255
Adjustments for Features-1,310-2,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,310$34,160$36,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,850$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year202020202018
ModelMazda6Mazda6Golf / GTI
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignatureGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Following distance indicator$25$25 
G-vectoring control$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200 $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
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
CD player  $125
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Road sign information$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Interior trim, special color $0 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250 
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,350$8,600$6,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,310$2,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-49-870

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20202018
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 Weight3,444 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
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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