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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: $31,600

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $295

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,126

Mazda Mazda6 Grand Touring   
Difference: $200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122017
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMazda6
TrimGTIRGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $30,695
Base Invoice $23,611 $33,207 $28,991
All-weather floor mats 235 235 125
Autobahn Package 6,000    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500  
Cargo mat     75
Door sill trim plates     125
All-weather floor mats 185 185 100
Autobahn Package 5,760    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440  
Cargo mat     60
Door sill trim plates     100
Options (change) 6,235 1,735 325
Options (change) 5,945 1,625 260
Destination 770 770 875
Total Price $31,600 $37,095 $31,895
Total Invoice $30,326 $35,602 $30,126

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,310
Model Year201220122017
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMazda6
TrimGTIRGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4256hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8231, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/45-19
Total Price$31,600$37,095$31,895
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-5,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,600$35,145$26,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$0
Total Invoice$30,326$35,602$30,126
Adjustments for Features0-1,872-5,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,326$33,730$25,016
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,404$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year201220122017
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMazda6
TrimGTIRGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
G-vectoring control  $100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
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 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Infotainment 
App support  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
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 headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers $50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Road sign information  $75
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,865$3,815$7,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$5,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,872-5,110

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20122017
ModelGolf / GTIMazda6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in111.4 in
Length165.4 in191.5 in
Width70.3 in72.4 in
Height58.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,180 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

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

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

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