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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: $30,815

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142018
ModelCX-5Golf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,820 $30,245
Technology Package 1,625  
Roof rails 250  
Cargo cover 190  
All-weather floor mats 100 235
Technology Package 1,446  
Roof rails 200  
Cargo cover 152  
All-weather floor mats 80 185
Options (change) 2,165 235
Options (change) 1,878 185
Destination 830 850
Total Price $30,815 $31,330

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,729
Model Year20142018
ModelCX-5Golf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine184hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/45-17
Total Price$30,815$31,330
Adjustments for Features0-1,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,815$30,200

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

Model Year20142018
ModelCX-5Golf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,975$5,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-37

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

Model Year20142018
ModelCX-5Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in103.5 in
Length178.7 in179.8 in
Width72.4 in70.8 in
Height65.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,195 lb.3,054 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.1 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.8 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested85040%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL

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

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