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Mazda CX-7 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda CX-7 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,600

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,326

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,412

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelCX-7Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trims Grand TouringGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,840 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $30,443 $23,611 $33,207
All-weather floor mats 80 235 235
Door sill trim plates 145    
Rear spoiler 400    
Autobahn Package   6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500
All-weather floor mats 64 185 185
Door sill trim plates 116    
Rear spoiler 320    
Autobahn Package   5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440
Options (change) 625 6,235 1,735
Options (change) 500 5,945 1,625
Destination 795 770 770
Total Price $33,260 $31,600 $37,095
Total Invoice $31,738 $30,326 $35,602

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda CX-7 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-7 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $926
Model Year201220122012
ModelCX-7Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trims Grand TouringGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine244hp I4200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,260$31,600$37,095
Adjustments for Features-2,4500-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,810$31,600$35,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,545
Total Invoice$31,738$30,326$35,602
Adjustments for Features-2,3380-1,872
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,400$30,326$33,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,404

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-7 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201220122012
ModelCX-7Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trims Grand TouringGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,230$1,780$3,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,450$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3380-1,872

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-7 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122012
ModelCX-7Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in101.5 in
Length184.3 in165.4 in
Width73.7 in70.3 in
Height64.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,497 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.8 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.9 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.6 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested327581%
Total Not Requested77519%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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