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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: $28,095

Mazda CX-5 Touring   
Difference: $3,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182019
ModelCX-5CX-5Golf / GTI
TrimTouringGrand TouringSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,215 $29,645 $29,995
Roof rails 400 400  
Cargo cover 250 250  
Cargo net 60 60 100
All-weather floor mats 125 125 235
Cargo mat 70 70  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Roof rails 320 320  
Cargo cover 200 200  
Cargo net 48 48 80
All-weather floor mats 100 100 185
Cargo mat 56 56  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270
Options (change) 905 905 660
Options (change) 724 724 535
Destination 975 975 895
Total Price $28,095 $31,525 $31,550

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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 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,140
Model Year201820182019
ModelCX-5CX-5Golf / GTI
TrimTouringGrand TouringSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine187hp I4187hp I4147hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-19225/45-17
Total Price$28,095$31,525$31,550
Adjustments for Features-1,085-4,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,010$26,690$31,550
Cost Above Minimum$320$0$0

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

Model Year201820182019
ModelCX-5CX-5Golf / GTI
TrimTouringGrand TouringSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Power liftgate $350 
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Following distance indicator$25$25 
G-vectoring control$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof $900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player  $125
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio $200$200
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for audio system$25 $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass  $0
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,500$9,250$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,085$4,835$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,049-4,6320

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

Model Year20182019
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.2,979 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 SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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