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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,930

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $2,938

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,635

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,716

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelGolf / GTIMazda6
TrimGTIs Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,295 $29,810
Base Invoice $23,323 $28,146
Autobahn Package 5,530  
All-weather floor mats 235 78
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Technology Package   1,785
Rear spoiler   400
Navigation system   2,000
Autobahn Package 5,310  
All-weather floor mats 176 62
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Technology Package   1,428
Rear spoiler   320
Navigation system   1,600
Options (change) 6,865 4,263
Options (change) 6,542 3,410
Destination 770 795
Total Price $31,930 $34,868
Total Invoice $30,635 $32,351

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,063
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $904
Model Year20112012
ModelGolf / GTIMazda6
TrimGTIs Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4272hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8333, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$31,930$34,868
Adjustments for Features0-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,930$33,993
Total Invoice$30,635$32,351
Adjustments for Features0-812
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,635$31,539

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20112012
ModelGolf / GTIMazda6
TrimGTIs Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
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
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 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,040$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-812

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20112012
ModelGolf / GTIMazda6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in109.8 in
Length165.4 in193.7 in
Width70.3 in72.4 in
Height58.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,090 lb.3,547 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft316.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft316.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested327581%
Total Not Requested77519%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
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%

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