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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: $33,210

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $635

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,768

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $703

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720182018
ModelCX-5PassatPassat
TrimGrand Touring2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,395 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $28,558 $30,353 $33,230
Premium Package 1,830    
Cargo net 60 100 100
All-weather floor mats 125 235 235
Cargo mat 70    
Obstacle detection, rear 475    
Remote start 550    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 400    
Rear spoiler   375 375
Premium Package 1,629    
Cargo net 48 80 80
All-weather floor mats 100 185 185
Cargo mat 56    
Obstacle detection, rear 380    
Remote start 440    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 320    
Rear spoiler   300 300
Options (change) 3,510 710 710
Options (change) 2,973 565 565
Destination 940 850 850
Total Price $33,845 $33,210 $36,210
Total Invoice $32,471 $31,768 $34,645

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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: $325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $218
Model Year201720182018
ModelCX-5PassatPassat
TrimGrand Touring2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine187hp I4174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$33,845$33,210$36,210
Adjustments for Features-9600-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,885$33,210$36,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850
Total Invoice$32,471$31,768$34,645
Adjustments for Features-9210-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,550$31,768$34,501
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201720182018
ModelCX-5PassatPassat
TrimGrand Touring2.0T 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 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power liftgate$350  
Remote app $25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Universal garage door opener$100  
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  
G-vectoring control$100  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400  
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 wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$25  
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
CD player $125$125
Mirrorlink support $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
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  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Road sign information$75  
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,175$5,215$5,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$960$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-9210-144

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172018
ModelCX-5Passat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.2 in110.4 in
Length179.1 in191.6 in
Width72.5 in72.2 in
Height65.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room54.8 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.6 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.9 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
59.6 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Wiper de-icer25No
Road sign information75No
Total Requested65054%
Total Not Requested55046%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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