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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: $960

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,902

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $871

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelCX-5Golf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,645 $29,970
Base Invoice $28,503 $28,772
Roof rails 400  
Cargo cover 250  
Cargo net 60 100
All-weather floor mats 125 235
Cargo mat 70  
Obstacle detection, rear 475  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 400  
Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg.   1,995
Door sill trim plates   240
Roof rails 320  
Cargo cover 200  
Cargo net 48 80
All-weather floor mats 100 185
Cargo mat 56  
Obstacle detection, rear 380  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 320  
Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg.   1,716
Door sill trim plates   200
Options (change) 1,780 2,570
Options (change) 1,424 2,181
Destination 975 820
Total Price $32,400 $33,360
Total Invoice $30,902 $31,773

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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: $1,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,787
Model Year20182017
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)225/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$32,400$33,360
Adjustments for Features-9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,440$33,360
Total Invoice$30,902$31,773
Adjustments for Features-9160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,986$31,773

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

Model Year20182017
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
Power liftgate$350 
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 
G-vectoring control$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
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
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
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,175$5,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9160

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

Model Year20182017
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 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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested235078%
Total Not Requested65022%

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