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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: $31,430

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $95

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelCX-5Golf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,645 $30,245
Roof rails 400  
Cargo cover 250  
Cargo net 60 100
All-weather floor mats 125 235
Cargo mat 70  
Roof rails 320  
Cargo cover 200  
Cargo net 48 80
All-weather floor mats 100 185
Cargo mat 56  
Options (change) 905 335
Options (change) 724 265
Destination 975 850
Total Price $31,525 $31,430

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,233
Model Year20182018
ModelCX-5Golf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine187hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/45-17
Total Price$31,525$31,430
Adjustments for Features-1,9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,590$31,430

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

Model Year20182018
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 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
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 
G-vectoring control$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
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
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
CD player $125
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,475$4,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,935$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8540

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

Model Year20182018
ModelCX-5Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.2 in103.5 in
Length179.1 in179.8 in
Width72.5 in70.8 in
Height65.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,564 lb.3,054 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room54.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.9 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
59.6 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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