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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: $32,290

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,924

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,058

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620172017
ModelCX-5PassatPassat
TrimGrand Touring1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,570 $30,995 $33,995
Base Invoice $27,759 $29,724 $32,601
Technology Package 1,155    
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 1,500    
Cargo net 50 100 100
Door sill trim plates 125    
Obstacle detection, rear 475    
Remote start 550    
Rear spoiler   375 375
Technology Package 1,028    
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 1,335    
Cargo net 40 80 80
Door sill trim plates 100    
Obstacle detection, rear 380    
Remote start 440    
Rear spoiler   300 300
Options (change) 3,855 475 475
Options (change) 3,323 380 380
Destination 900 820 820
Total Price $33,325 $32,290 $35,290
Total Invoice $31,982 $30,924 $33,801

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,102
Model Year201620172017
ModelCX-5PassatPassat
TrimGrand Touring1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$33,325$32,290$35,290
Adjustments for Features0-1,090-1,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,325$31,200$34,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,900
Total Invoice$31,982$30,924$33,801
Adjustments for Features0-1,044-1,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,982$29,880$32,661
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,781

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201620172017
ModelCX-5PassatPassat
TrimGrand Touring1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Following distance indicator$25  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,600$4,690$4,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,090$1,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,044-1,140

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162017
ModelCX-5Passat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length179.3 in191.6 in
Width72.4 in72.2 in
Height65.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,213 lb.3,231 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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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Total Requested120089%
Total Not Requested15011%
i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested105071%
Total Not Requested42529%

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