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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: $32,400

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $30

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,902

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015
ModelCX-5Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGrand Touring1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,645 $29,345 $30,345
Base Invoice $28,503 $28,171 $29,131
Roof rails 400    
Cargo cover 250    
Cargo net 60 100 100
All-weather floor mats 125 235 235
Cargo mat 70    
Obstacle detection, rear 475    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 400    
Lighting Package   995 995
Driver Assistance Package   695 695
Door sill trim plates   240 240
Roof rails 320    
Cargo cover 200    
Cargo net 48 80 80
All-weather floor mats 100 185 185
Cargo mat 56    
Obstacle detection, rear 380    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 320    
Lighting Package   856 856
Driver Assistance Package   598 598
Door sill trim plates   200 200
Options (change) 1,780 2,265 2,265
Options (change) 1,424 1,919 1,919
Destination 975 820 820
Total Price $32,400 $32,430 $33,430
Total Invoice $30,902 $30,910 $31,870

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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: $3,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,547
Model Year201820152015
ModelCX-5Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGrand Touring1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine187hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$32,400$32,430$33,430
Adjustments for Features-4,760-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,640$31,380$33,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050
Total Invoice$30,902$30,910$31,870
Adjustments for Features-4,540-1,0010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,362$29,909$31,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,961

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

Model Year201820152015
ModelCX-5Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGrand Touring1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Power liftgate$350  
Remote app $25$25
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Following distance indicator$25  
G-vectoring control$100  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$8,350$4,640$3,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,760$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,540-1,0010

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

Model Year20182015
ModelCX-5Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.2 in103.5 in
Length179.1 in179.6 in
Width72.5 in70.8 in
Height65.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,564 lb.3,064 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 1.8T SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

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