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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: $31,430

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $10,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelCX-9CX-9Golf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringSignatureSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $40,170 $44,015 $30,245
Cargo cover 325 325  
Cargo net 90 90 100
All-weather floor mats 200 200 235
Cargo mat 100 100  
Cargo cover 260 260  
Cargo net 72 72 80
All-weather floor mats 160 160 185
Cargo mat 80 80  
Options (change) 715 715 335
Options (change) 572 572 265
Destination 900 900 850
Total Price $41,785 $45,630 $31,430

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,367
Model Year201620162018
ModelCX-9CX-9Golf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringSignatureSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine250hp I4250hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/45-17
Total Price$41,785$45,630$31,430
Adjustments for Features-4,235-6,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,550$39,495$31,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,945$0

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

Model Year201620162018
ModelCX-9CX-9Golf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringSignatureSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Aluminum roof rails$250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player  $125
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass  $0
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Interior trim, special color $0 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim $300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,825$10,725$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,235$6,135$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,002-5,7970

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

Model Year20162018
ModelCX-9Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase115.3 in103.5 in
Length199.4 in179.8 in
Width77.5 in70.8 in
Height69.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,055 lb.3,054 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom35.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.4 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.2 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.2 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL

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

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