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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: $26,828

Mazda Mazda6 s   
Difference: $4,772

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,681

Mazda Mazda6 s   
Difference: $5,645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMazda6Mazda6
TrimGTIRis
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $20,750 $23,210
Base Invoice $23,611 $33,207 $19,187 $21,449
Autobahn Package 6,000      
All-weather floor mats 235 235 78 78
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500    
Grand Touring Package     3,190  
Navigation system     2,000  
Satellite radio     430 430
Cargo mat     50 50
Touring Package       1,690
Sunroof       700
Autobahn Package 5,760      
All-weather floor mats 185 185 62 62
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440    
Grand Touring Package     2,934  
Navigation system     1,600  
Satellite radio     344 344
Cargo mat     40 40
Touring Package       1,556
Sunroof       560
Options (change) 6,235 1,735 5,748 2,948
Options (change) 5,945 1,625 4,980 2,562
Destination 770 770 670 670
Total Price $31,600 $37,095 $27,168 $26,828
Total Invoice $30,326 $35,602 $24,837 $24,681

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,282
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,305
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMazda6Mazda6
TrimGTIRis
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4256hp I4156hp I4212hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$31,600$37,095$27,168$26,828
Adjustments for Features-2,925-4,875-1,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,675$32,220$25,393$26,828
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$0$1,435
Total Invoice$30,326$35,602$24,837$24,681
Adjustments for Features-2,807-4,679-1,6230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,519$30,923$23,214$24,681
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,404$0$1,467

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year2012201220082008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMazda6Mazda6
TrimGTIRis
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
5-speed manual  $0$0
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Stability control$400$400  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
iPod integration$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation system$600$600$600 
SD Card slot$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights$125 $125 
Headlight washers $50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$3,665$5,615$2,515$740
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,925$4,875$1,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,807-4,679-1,6230

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20122008
ModelGolf / GTIMazda6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in105.3 in
Length165.4 in186.8 in
Width70.3 in70.1 in
Height58.3 in56.7 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,396 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft322.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft358.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
Total Requested302575%
Total Not Requested102525%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
215/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested285072%
Total Not Requested110028%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
215/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested112560%
Total Not Requested75040%

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