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Mazda CX-5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda CX-5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,755

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,763

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,563

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320122012
ModelCX-5Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,345 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $26,557 $23,611 $33,207
Technology Package 1,325    
Cargo cover 190    
All-weather floor mats 100 235 235
Autobahn Package   6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500
Technology Package 1,179    
Cargo cover 152    
All-weather floor mats 80 185 185
Autobahn Package   5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440
Options (change) 1,615 6,235 1,735
Options (change) 1,411 5,945 1,625
Destination 795 770 770
Total Price $29,755 $31,600 $37,095
Total Invoice $28,763 $30,326 $35,602

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,120
Model Year201320122012
ModelCX-5Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine155hp I4200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 9300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$29,755$31,600$37,095
Adjustments for Features-2,6450-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,110$31,600$35,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,545
Total Invoice$28,763$30,326$35,602
Adjustments for Features-2,5570-1,872
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,206$30,326$33,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,404

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201320122012
ModelCX-5Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
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 air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
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, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,000$1,355$3,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,645$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5570-1,872

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See a complete comparison of Mazda CX-5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132012
ModelCX-5Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in101.5 in
Length178.7 in165.4 in
Width72.4 in70.3 in
Height65.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,195 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.1 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		64.8 ft346.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda CX-5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested150076%
Total Not Requested47524%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
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

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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