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Mazda CX-5 vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda CX-5 vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,990

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,951

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $789

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201220122012
ModelCX-5PassatPassatPassat
TrimGrand Touring2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,345 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $26,557 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Technology Package 1,325      
Remote start 525      
Rear spoiler   375 375 375
Technology Package 1,179      
Remote start 420      
Rear spoiler   300 300 300
Options (change) 1,850 375 375 375
Options (change) 1,599 300 300 300
Destination 795 770 770 770
Total Price $29,990 $31,040 $33,340 $34,095
Total Invoice $28,951 $29,740 $31,946 $32,670

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,870
Model Year2013201220122012
ModelCX-5PassatPassatPassat
TrimGrand Touring2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$29,990$31,040$33,340$34,095
Adjustments for Features-1,12000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,870$31,040$33,340$33,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$28,951$29,740$31,946$32,670
Adjustments for Features-1,08100-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,870$29,740$31,946$32,574
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2013201220122012
ModelCX-5PassatPassatPassat
TrimGrand Touring2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,550$2,430$2,430$2,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,120$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,08100-96

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See a complete comparison of Mazda CX-5 vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132012
ModelCX-5Passat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length178.7 in191.6 in
Width72.4 in72.2 in
Height65.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,195 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.1 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		64.8 ft315.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda CX-5 vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested122562%
Total Not Requested75038%

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