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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: $33,360

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $6,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,773

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $5,278

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Model Year2018201820182017
ModelCX-9CX-9CX-9Golf / GTI
TrimTouringGrand TouringSignatureSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $34,960 $40,470 $44,315 $29,970
Base Invoice $33,086 $38,294 $41,930 $28,772
Premium Package 1,890      
Cargo cover 325 325 325  
Cargo net 100 100 100 100
All-weather floor mats 200 200 200 235
Cargo mat 100 100 100  
Aluminum roof rails 450      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 575 575 575  
Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg.       1,995
Door sill trim plates       240
Premium Package 1,625      
Cargo cover 260 260 260  
Cargo net 80 80 80 80
All-weather floor mats 160 160 160 185
Cargo mat 80 80 80  
Aluminum roof rails 360      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 460 460 460  
Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg.       1,716
Door sill trim plates       200
Options (change) 3,640 1,300 1,300 2,570
Options (change) 3,025 1,040 1,040 2,181
Destination 940 940 940 820
Total Price $39,540 $42,710 $46,555 $33,360
Total Invoice $37,051 $40,274 $43,910 $31,773

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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: $3,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,020
Model Year2018201820182017
ModelCX-9CX-9CX-9Golf / GTI
TrimTouringGrand TouringSignatureSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine250hp I4250hp I4250hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/60-18255/50-20255/50-20225/40-18
Total Price$39,540$42,710$46,555$33,360
Adjustments for Features-2,410-3,760-5,6600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,130$38,950$40,895$33,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,820$3,765$0
Total Invoice$37,051$40,274$43,910$31,773
Adjustments for Features-2,258-3,546-5,3380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,793$36,728$38,572$31,773
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,935$3,779$0

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

Model Year2018201820182017
ModelCX-9CX-9CX-9Golf / GTI
TrimTouringGrand TouringSignatureSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Remote app   $25
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Following distance indicator$25$25$25 
G-vectoring control$100$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$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$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Wiper de-icer $25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
CD player   $125
Mirrorlink support   $0
MP3-compatible player   $50
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Road sign information $75$75 
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Interior trim, special color  $0 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim  $300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$9,175$10,525$12,425$6,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,410$3,760$5,660$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,258-3,546-5,3380

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

Model Year20182017
ModelCX-9Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase115.3 in103.5 in
Length199.4 in179.6 in
Width77.5 in70.8 in
Height69.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,055 lb.3,064 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
Mazda CX-9 Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested230076%
Total Not Requested72524%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested180060%
Total Not Requested120040%

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