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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: $33,360

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $50

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,773

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $277

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
ModelCX-5Golf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,570 $29,970
Base Invoice $27,759 $28,772
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 1,500  
Technology Package 1,155  
Roof rails 275  
Cargo cover 200  
Cargo net 50 100
All-weather floor mats 100 235
Door sill trim plates 125 240
Cargo mat 60  
Obstacle detection, rear 475  
Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg.   1,995
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 1,335  
Technology Package 1,028  
Roof rails 220  
Cargo cover 160  
Cargo net 40 80
All-weather floor mats 80 185
Door sill trim plates 100 200
Cargo mat 48  
Obstacle detection, rear 380  
Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg.   1,716
Options (change) 3,940 2,570
Options (change) 3,391 2,181
Destination 900 820
Total Price $33,410 $33,360
Total Invoice $32,050 $31,773

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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: $540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $744
Model Year20162017
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)225/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$33,410$33,360
Adjustments for Features0-490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,410$32,870
Total Invoice$32,050$31,773
Adjustments for Features0-467
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,050$31,306

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

Model Year20162017
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Following distance indicator$25 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
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
Apple CarPlay support $100
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,650$6,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-467

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

Model Year20162017
ModelCX-5Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in103.5 in
Length179.3 in179.6 in
Width72.4 in70.8 in
Height65.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,213 lb.3,064 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

i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested125085%
Total Not Requested22515%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested50037%
Total Not Requested85063%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested145048%
Total Not Requested155052%

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