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Mazda CX-9 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda CX-9 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,502

Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring   
Difference: $873

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112021
ModelCX-9Golf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,145 $36,945
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 2,255  
Power liftgate 400  
Navigation system 1,665  
Cargo net 40 100
All-weather floor mats 125 235
Cargo mat 77  
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,939  
Power liftgate 344  
Navigation system 1,432  
Cargo net 32 80
All-weather floor mats 100 185
Cargo mat 61  
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 4,562 1,435
Options (change) 3,908 1,321
Destination 795 995
Total Price $38,502 $39,375

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $612
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,169
Model Year20112021
ModelCX-9Golf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine273hp V6228hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)277, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20225/40-18
Total Price$38,502$39,375
Adjustments for Features0-1,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,502$37,890

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112021
ModelCX-9Golf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,305$7,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-87

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112021
ModelCX-9Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.2 in103.8 in
Length200.2 in167.6 in
Width76.2 in70.8 in
Height68.0 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,330 lb.3,256 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom35.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room56.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
48.3 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
100.7 ft353.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Bose, 277W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested137563%
Total Not Requested80037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

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

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