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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: $23,325

Mazda CX-5 Sport    
Difference: $2,935

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016202120212021
ModelCX-5PassatPassatPassat
TrimSport SSER-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,795 $23,995 $26,995 $29,995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 295 325 325 325
Cargo net 50 100 100 100
All-weather floor mats 100 235 235 235
Cargo mat 60      
Door sill trim plates 125      
Floor mats   235    
Rear spoiler   375 375 375
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 236 270 270 270
Cargo net 40 80 80 80
All-weather floor mats 80 185 185 185
Cargo mat 48      
Door sill trim plates 100      
Floor mats   185    
Rear spoiler   300 300 300
Options (change) 630 1,270 1,035 1,035
Options (change) 504 1,020 835 835
Destination 900 995 995 995
Total Price $23,325 $26,260 $29,025 $32,025

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda CX-5 Sport
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,094
Model Year2016202120212021
ModelCX-5PassatPassatPassat
TrimSport SSER-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG24/36 MPG24/36 MPG24/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17215/55-17235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$23,325$26,260$29,025$32,025
Adjustments for Features0-1,390-5,345-4,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,325$24,870$23,680$27,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,190$0$4,190

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2016202120212021
ModelCX-5PassatPassatPassat
TrimSport SSER-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Proximity key  $250 
Remote app  $25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Sunroof  $900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Voice control for audio system$25 $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,095$2,485$6,440$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,390$5,345$4,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-107-337-237

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162021
ModelCX-5Passat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length179.3 in193.6 in
Width72.4 in72.2 in
Height65.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,212 lb.3,325 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
Volkswagen Passat S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat R-Line

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
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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