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Mazda Mazda5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,125

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,014

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,871

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelMazda5Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGrand Touring1.8T SE1.8T SEL
Body4dr Minivan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,025 $27,025 $29,385
Base Invoice $22,975 $25,944 $28,210
Cargo cover 185    
Cargo net 40 100 100
All-weather floor mats 80 235 235
Lighting Package   995 995
Cargo cover 148    
Cargo net 32 80 80
All-weather floor mats 64 185 185
Lighting Package   856 856
Options (change) 305 1,330 1,330
Options (change) 244 1,121 1,121
Destination 795 820 820
Total Price $25,125 $29,175 $31,535
Total Invoice $24,014 $27,885 $30,151

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,216
Model Year201220162016
ModelMazda5Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGrand Touring1.8T SE1.8T SEL
Body4dr Minivan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine157hp I4170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$25,125$29,175$31,535
Adjustments for Features0-685-2,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,125$28,490$29,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,035
Total Invoice$24,014$27,885$30,151
Adjustments for Features0-655-1,922
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,014$27,230$28,229
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$999

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201220162016
ModelMazda5Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGrand Touring1.8T SE1.8T SEL
Body4dr Minivan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50 
Storage compartment under second row seats$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,970$5,655$6,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$685$2,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-655-1,922

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122016
ModelMazda5Golf / GTI
Body4dr Minivan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.3 in103.5 in
Length180.5 in179.6 in
Width68.9 in70.8 in
Height63.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room49.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.3 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
44.4 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SE

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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