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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: $22,310

Volkswagen Golf / GTI   
Difference: $4,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,244

Volkswagen Golf / GTI   
Difference: $5,132

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152011
ModelCX-5CX-5Golf / GTI
TrimTouringGrand TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,965 $27,970 $19,755
Base Invoice $24,258 $27,176 $18,965
Moonroof / Bose Package 1,130    
Cargo cover 190 190  
All-weather floor mats 100 100 235
Cold Weather Package     250
Sunroof     1,000
Bluetooth cell phone link     300
Moonroof / Bose Package 1,006    
Cargo cover 152 152  
All-weather floor mats 80 80 176
Cold Weather Package     215
Sunroof     860
Bluetooth cell phone link     258
Options (change) 1,420 290 1,785
Options (change) 1,238 232 1,509
Destination 880 880 770
Total Price $27,265 $29,140 $22,310
Total Invoice $26,376 $28,288 $21,244

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,821
Model Year201520152011
ModelCX-5CX-5Golf / GTI
TrimTouringGrand TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine184hp I4184hp I4170hp I5
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG25/32 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 9225, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/55-19195/65-15
Total Price$27,265$29,140$22,310
Adjustments for Features-2,350-4,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,915$24,790$22,310
Cost Above Minimum$125$0$0
Total Invoice$26,376$28,288$21,244
Adjustments for Features-2,273-4,2230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,103$24,065$21,244
Cost Above Minimum$38$0$0

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

Model Year201520152011
ModelCX-5CX-5Golf / GTI
TrimTouringGrand TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $40
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 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0$0 
Satellite radio $200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Floor mats$75$75 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$4,500$6,500$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,350$4,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,273-4,2230

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

Model Year20152011
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 Weight3,375 lb.3,025 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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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Touring

Moonroof / Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 225W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Bluetooth cell phone link
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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